Practical grading reference

Condition Guide

Every device is hand-inspected and graded so you know exactly what you're paying for. Grades S-D ship with a clean, crack-free display. Grade F is reserved for parts or repair-only inventory.

S
Grade S — Brand New

New condition

Brand new device, 100% battery, fully functional

  • Looks brand new — no visible wear
  • Battery health ~100% (or 99% for open-box)
  • All hardware and sensors fully functional
  • Perfect if you want a "new" experience
A
Grade A — Pristine

Pristine condition

No scratches, 90%+ battery health

  • Pristine front glass — no scratches
  • Battery health 90%+
  • All features and sensors fully functional
  • Premium condition, great for gifting
B
Grade B — Excellent

Excellent condition

Micro-scratches only, 85%+ battery health

  • Micro‑scratches only under bright light
  • Battery health 85%+
  • Fully functional hardware
  • Ideal daily‑driver value
C
Grade C — Good

Good condition

Light wear, 80%+ battery health, no cracks

  • Light cosmetic wear or small marks
  • Battery health 80%+
  • No cracks on the display
  • Best balance of price vs condition
D
Grade D — Fair

Fair condition

Back scratches only, 75%+ battery health, fully functional

  • Back scratches present — clean screen
  • Battery health 75%+
  • Everything works as expected
  • Great price‑to‑performance pick
F
Grade F — For Parts

Parts condition

Non-functional or damaged, for parts/repair only

  • Significant cosmetic wear or failed parts
  • Screen may have cracks or digitizer issues
  • For repair, tinkering, or parts harvesting
  • Sold strictly AS‑IS

Our Screen Promise

Every functional device (Grades S–D) ships with a clean, crack-free display. Grade F is reserved for salvage or repair projects only.

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