Our Grading Scale

Techmint offers used devices of various grades, sourced directly from major carriers. We offer fully functional and tested devices at better prices than a brand new phone. When you buy from Techmint, you will know the exact condition of every device you order.

Grade A: Excellent

Cosmetics: Nearly perfect. There may be micro scratches/blemishes invisible at a distance of 20 inches (arm’s length).
 
Functionality: Fully functional. All key tests passed. No account locks.
 
Battery Health: Between 80-100%.
 
Parts Message: “Unknown Parts Message” may or may not be present.

Grade B+: Very Good/Good

Cosmetics: May have scratches or blemishes, lightly visible at a distance of 20 inches (about an arm’s length) or more.
 
Functionality: Fully functional. All key tests passed. No account locks.
 
Battery Health: Between 80-100%.
 
Parts Message: “Unknown Parts Message” may or may not be present.

Grade B: Good/Fair

Cosmetics: Some visible scratches, blemishes, or tiny chips or dents at a distance of 20 inches (arm’s length).
 
Functionality: Fully functional. All key tests passed. No account locks.
 
Battery Health: Between 80-100%.
 
Parts Message: “Unknown Parts Message” may or may not be present.

Grade C: Fair/Poor

Cosmetics: May have heavy scratches, blemishes, or dents that do not affect performance or functionality.
 
Functionality: Fully functional. All key tests passed. No account locks.
 
Battery Health: Between 80-100%.
 
Parts Message: “Unknown Parts Message” may or may not be present.

Grade F: Non Functional

Cosmetics: Mix of Grade A, B+, B, and C. The majority will be A and B+.
 
Functionality: There are issues with the device including but not limited to: microphone, speaker, screen burn-in, crashing/freezing, cracked screens, battery, back glass, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, network connection.
 
Battery Health: Battery health not guaranteed.
 
Parts Message: An “Unknown Parts Message” may appear on some devices.