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iPhone Grading Standards

iPhone Grading Standards

iPad Grading Standards

iPad Grading Standards

​iPhone Grading Standards

A Grade

  • The picture presents the appearance standard for "A grade", which specifies the requirements for spots and scratches: Subtle spots are ≤2 or 3 in quantity.

  • Subtle scratches have a length (L) ≤3mm or 5mm, a width (W) ≤0.5mm, and a quantity ≤2 or 3. Tiny spots are ≤1 or 2 in quantity.

  • Tiny scratches have L ≤2mm or 3mm, W ≤0.5mm, and a quantity ≤2 or 3.

  • Meanwhile, Subtle flaws are allowed on sides, back & buttons, Tiny flaws are allowed at the charging port, and there is also an item marked "No".

AB Grade

  • Spots: The quantity of Tiny spots is ≤3 or ≤2; the quantity of Visible spots is ≤3.

  • Scratches: Tiny scratches have a length (L) ≤3mm, width (W) ≤0.5mm, and quantity ≤3; Visible scratches have various situations, such as L ≤5mm, W ≤0.7mm and quantity ≤4, or L ≤3mm, W ≤0.5mm and quantity ≤2, or L ≤2mm, W ≤0.5mm and quantity ≤3, or L ≤3mm, W ≤0.5mm and quantity ≤3.

  • Flaw positions: Visible flaws are allowed on the sides, back & buttons; Tiny flaws are allowed at the charging port; and Tiny flaws are also allowed on the sides, back & buttons.

​B Grade

  • Combinations of spots and scratches: Visible spots ≤3 and Visible scratches with length ≤3mm, width ≤0.5mm, quantity ≤4; Obvious spots ≤3 and Obvious scratches with length ≤5mm, width ≤0.7mm, quantity ≤5; Visible spots ≤3 and Obvious scratches with length ≤3mm, width ≤0.5mm, quantity ≥1; Obvious spots ≤2 and Obvious scratches with length ≤2mm, width ≤0.5mm, quantity ≤4; Tiny spots ≤2 and Visible scratches with length ≤3mm, width ≤0.5mm, quantity ≤4; Visible spots ≤2 and Visible scratches with length ≤3mm, width ≤0.5mm, quantity ≤4.

  • Flaw locations: Obvious flaws are permitted on sides, back, and charging port; Visible flaws are permitted on buttons; Tiny flaws are permitted on buttons, rear camera, and charging port; Visible flaws are permitted on sides and back; Subtle flaws are permitted on the front.

C Grade

  • Spots: Obvious, quantity ≥3.

  • Scratches: Obvious, with no specific size restrictions (including scratches related to obvious dents).

  • Flaw locations: The charging port allows obvious scratches and flaws; other parts may have obvious flaws matching the above degree.

  • Functionality requirement: Core functions of the device (such as calling, screen touch, camera, charging, etc.) are intact and can be used normally.

​iPad Grading Standards

For full grading criteria, please consult our sales team.

A Grade

  • Frame in perfect condition or with very minor signs of use.

  • Display in perfect condition or with very light scratches.

  • Battery health 90% or above.

A Grade iPad Air

  • Frame in perfect condition or with very minor signs of use.

  • Display in perfect condition or with very light scratches.

  • Battery health 90% or above.

B Grade

  • Frame with minor dents, slight paint wear, or light oxidation.

  • Display in perfect working condition, may have visible scratches.

  • Battery health 80% or above.

AB Grade

  • iPads are supplied as mixed Grade A/B, with around 50% for each grade.

C Grade

  • Visible cosmetic wear, dents, or small dents on the back housing.

  • The display may have slight aging or heavy scratches.

  • Battery health 75% or above.

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