Can I transfer eSIM before iPhone trade-in, and is the trade-in price fixed?

cedricdu06 wrote:

For the warranty, Apple Store France tells me: iPhone US are guaranteed in France just that in case of major failure there is a delay of 15 days to 21 days because they send the iPhone to the U.S.

OK. But NOT a risk I'd be willing to take. It's your money, do as you wish with it.

cedricdu06 wrote:

Here's the warranty information :

If the product is portable, meaning that it can operate independently without a power cord, you may obtain warranty service worldwide. However, service will be limited to the options available in the country where service is requested. If the product is not portable, warranty service may be restricted to the country where the product is purchased. Service options, parts availability and response times will vary according to country. You may be responsible for shipping and handling charges if the product cannot be serviced in the country it is in. In accordance with applicable law, Apple may require that you furnish proof of purchase details and/or comply with registration requirements before receiving warranty service. Please refer to the accompanying documentation for more details on this and other matters on obtaining warranty service.

https://store.apple.com/Catalog/Images/worldwidewarranty.html

This is the warranty which applies to iPhone --> Legal - iOS Warranty Document Us - Apple

Clearly stated is the following:

"IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPHONE, iPAD, APPLE TV, HOMEPOD, AND APPLE VISION PRO SERVICE.

Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, HomePod, and Apple Vision Pro to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device."

Having been on this forum for more than decade every day, we see so many people who bought their iPhone in a country they don't live and they were denied warranty support. Apple sells iPhone by region. The US model is NOT the same as the EU model. Again, your money and you can spend it however you want. Just don't come here complaining if something goes wrong and you are ultimately denied warranty support.

No, the price is not negotiable.

As for transferring the eSIM, probably, but since you're probably using a foreign SIM, you should check with your carrier.

Yes, the WiFi should be fast enough.

cedricdu06 wrote:

My operator has the Rapid eSIM transfer, they told me I can do it anywhere in the world because it's a local transfer between 2 iPhones and not a full activation or a SIM to eSIM change. You have to be connected to the network in the operator's country.

web apple : eSIM's quick transfer feature lets you transfer your old iPhone's phone number to your new iPhone, without having to contact your operator.

Is the price on the Apple trade site the same as in the Apple Store?

Yes, the trade value is the same in-store or on-line. But that value is not guaranteed until your phone has been evaluated and there is no damage or obvious issues seen with the phone.

Also, please be advised, a phone purchased in the US, will not have warranty in the EU. Apple Warranty specifically says it may be limited to the country of purchase. This may not be an issue if you regularly visit the US. But if you don't and the phone has a warranty issue, you may be denied warranty support in France. It is ALWAYS advisable to buy your iPhone in the country you live and will use it.

Yes, however, it will be evaluated and the trade in value may be reduced if it is damaged or not fully functional.

We cannot say what your phone will be worth on trade if that is what you are asking. Apple makes the final determination.