How we grade our devices

Every device is 100% functional. The grade only describes how it looks, so you can trade a few cosmetic marks for a lower price.

122 tests on every device

Every device goes through the same checklist on our bench, whatever its grade. The full test protocol will be published here.

122

Looks like new. No visible marks at arm’s length.

Screen: Flawless, with no scratches visible whether the screen is on or off.
Body: At most 1–2 hairline marks visible only under direct light.
Battery health: At least 90% of original capacity, or a new battery.

Light micro-scratches on the body, screen flawless.

Visible signs of use on the body, screen free of deep scratches.

Screen: May have faint hairlines visible with the screen off; none with it on.
Body: Visible scratches or small dents on the frame; back glass intact.
Battery health: At least 85% of original capacity, or a new battery.

Below these values, the battery is replaced with a new one before the device is sold.

This is what happens on our bench to every device before it gets a grade and a price.

We verify the serial number, check for activation and carrier locks, and erase all data with certified wiping software.

Display, touch, cameras, speakers, microphones, buttons, sensors, Face ID / Touch ID, charging, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and cellular are tested one by one.

Anything that fails is repaired. Worn batteries are replaced, and damaged screens or back glass are swapped for quality parts.

Each device is disassembled where needed, cleaned and inspected under controlled light, then graded against our written criteria.

A second technician re-tests the device, updates it to the latest supported iOS / macOS, and packs it with a signed refurbishment report.