iPhone Screen Grading Rules
We use four grades, A to D, for original iPhone displays.
These rules apply to every original screen sent to us for buyback.
Grade A, broken glass only
Top grade. Highest payout.
- Original panel
- Front glass cracked or scratched
- Image: perfect, no shadow, lines, dots or dead pixels
- Touch: works across the whole screen
Grade B, light burn in
Original panel with light burn in. High payout.
- Original panel
- Image: a faint shadow or ghost, light burn in
- No dead pixels, no lines, no other marks
- Touch: works across the whole screen
- Glass can be cracked
Grade C, heavy burn in
Original panel with heavy burn in. Reduced payout.
- Original panel
- Image: a strong, clearly visible shadow, heavy burn in
- No dead pixels, no lines, no other marks
- Touch: works across the whole screen
- Glass can be cracked
Grade D, image defect or dead
Original panel with any image fault, down to a dead screen. Lowest payout.
- Original panel, still an original Apple part
- Any image fault: dead pixels, lines, discolouration, or partly faulty touch
- Includes screens that are dead, all white or green, or will not turn on
- Any glass or frame damage is fine
- Lowest payout. Some models are not bought at grade D
Originals Only
We only grade and pay for original iPhone displays. If you're unsure whether your screens are original, contact us before shipping.
How Grading Affects Payout
- Each model has its own price for A, B, C and D.
- After testing your shipment, we send you a summary of how many units fell into each grade and the total payout.
- For current prices, see our Buyback Price List