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Sell Your Cell Phone or iPhone for Cash in Hilo

8 local buyers across Hilo — including Hawaii Cell Phone Repair, Tony Honda Hilo and Hilo Ocean Adventures — pay cash for used cell phones, with current trade-in values up to $690 for iPhones and $624 for Samsung Galaxy phones. Average buyer rating 4.7★ across 3,198 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

Free quotes, no obligation · Same-day meetups · Cracked or broken phones accepted

Serving Hilo, Hakalau, Honomu, Kurtistown, Mountain View, Ninole, Papaikou and more

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What are you selling?

8 local buyers in Hilo · 3 device families · tap a device to see who buys it.

Sell iPhone

All models from iPhone 8 to iPhone 16 Pro Max

8 buyers →

iPhone · Broken $1 – Like New $69039 models · See prices →

Sell Samsung Galaxy

Galaxy S, Note, A-series and more

8 buyers →

Samsung Galaxy · Broken $3 – Like New $62456 models · See prices →

Sell Google Pixel

Pixel 4 through Pixel 9 series

8 buyers →

Google Pixel · Broken $1 – Like New $53631 models · See prices →

Local Buyers — 8 buyers in Hilo

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Hilo Ocean Adventures
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.7 (842)
Mon–Sun 9am–5pm
1717 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
2 mi away
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Mr K's Recycle & Redemption Center
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.5 (57)
Mon–Sun 8:30am–4:30pm
815 Kinoole St, Hilo, HI 96720
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Hawaii Cell Phone Repair
Hawaii Cell Phone Repair
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (721)
Mon–Fri 8:30am–6pm · Sat 10am–4pm · Sun Closed
524 Kinoole St, Hilo, HI 96720
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GameStop
GameStop
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.1 (121)
Mon–Thu Closed · Fri 10 :00 AM–8 :00 PM · Sat 11 :00 AM–8 :00 PM · Sun 11 :00 AM–6 :00 PM
315 Makaala St #103, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Cash
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Island Cell
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.6 (298)
Mon–Thu 10am–7pm · Fri–Sat 10am–8pm · Sun 10am–6pm
111 Puainako St #530, Hilo, HI 96720
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Tony Honda Hilo
Tony Honda Hilo
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (1,126)
Mon–Sat 9am–6pm · Sun Closed
124 Wiwoole St, Hilo, HI 96720
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Local buyer vs. kiosk

Local Buyer vs. Kiosk: Where Do You Get More in Hilo?

8 local Hilo buyers against one ecoATM screen — what actually differs.

Local Hilo Buyer (via Trade Into Cash)ecoATM Kiosk
Who sets the priceA person competing with 7 other Hilo buyers for your phoneAn automated machine estimate — take it or leave it
Can you negotiate?Yes — compare quotes from multiple buyers firstNo
Top iPhone offers right nowUp to $690 for flagship iPhones in Hilo (September 2026)Varies by kiosk; quoted on-screen only
Damaged / locked phonesCracked screens, water damage, won't-turn-on — assessed in handAccepted, but condition is machine-graded
PaymentCash on the spotCash on the spot
Where8 shops across the Hilo metro — many open eveningsKiosks in select retail locations

Two or three quotes from the 8 Hilo buyers above usually take under an hour by text; the nearest, Island Cell, is under a mile from central Hilo.

Prices by device

Sell Your iPhone in Hilo

All 8 Hilo buyers listed take iPhone; trade-in values up to $690 across 39 models. Show the 8 iPhone buyers →

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Sell Your Samsung Galaxy in Hilo

All 8 Hilo buyers listed take Samsung Galaxy; trade-in values up to $624 across 56 models. Show the 8 Samsung Galaxy buyers →

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Sell Your Google Pixel in Hilo

All 8 Hilo buyers listed take Google Pixel; trade-in values up to $536 across 31 models. Show the 8 Google Pixel buyers →

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Maximize Your Trade-In Value
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Unlock from your carrier
Unlocked devices typically sell for $20–$50 more than carrier-locked ones. Learn how to unlock →
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Clean your device thoroughly
Remove case, clean ports and screen. A clean device looks better condition and commands a higher price.
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Check your battery health
Under 80% health and most buyers grade the phone a tier lower (a battery that needs service counts as Cracked). Check Settings → Battery → Battery Health before meeting your buyer.
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Include original accessories
Original box, charger, and cable can add $10–$30 to your offer. Buyers pay more for complete packages.
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Compare your options
Local cash buyers often pay more than Apple, Samsung, or carrier trade-in programs. See the comparison →

Why Sell Locally in Hilo?

  • Same-day cash — 8 of the 8 Hilo buyers with posted hours are open today; walk in, get quoted, get paid.
  • Real competition — 8 Hilo buyers quote against each other; the top-rated, Hawaii Cell Phone Repair, holds 4.9★ across 721 Google reviews.
  • Close by — Island Cell is under a mile from central Hilo, and all 8 mapped buyers sit within 10 miles.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cell Phones in Hilo

Where can I sell my phone for cash in Hilo?

The 8 local buyers listed above pay cash for cell phones in Hilo; Hawaii Cell Phone Repair is the highest-rated (4.9★ over 721 Google reviews), and the closest to central Hilo is Island Cell (under a mile).

How much can I get for my phone?

Clean, current iPhones in Hilo trade in for up to $690; older or damaged units land well below that. Text Hawaii Cell Phone Repair or any of the other 7 buyers above with the details for a quote.

Do you buy cracked or broken cell phones in Hilo?

Yes — 8 Hilo buyers assess cracked screens, water damage, carrier-locked, or won't turn on in hand; broken units still get an offer, and clean iPhones reach $690. The nearest listed buyer, Island Cell, is under a mile from central Hilo.

Nearby areas

Selling a phone near Hilo?

Zip codes served: 96720, 96710, 96728, 96760, 96771, 96773, 96781, 96783

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