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Refurbished iPhone Grade References
A practical wholesale reference for Premium, Excellent, and Good condition supply.
By the RefurbMarket sourcing desk · Published · Updated
Direct answer
Refurbished iPhones here are graded A+ Premium, A Excellent, or B Good. Grades describe expected cosmetic bands, while every unit must pass the same functional checks before shipment release, and one RFQ can combine multiple grades for the same model.
How are refurbished iPhone grades defined for B2B?
Grades are used for procurement consistency and expectation alignment. They describe expected cosmetic bands with functional standards required for shipment release.
Small cosmetic variation can exist inside each grade tier and should be reviewed as part of batch-level QC tolerance.
Buyer Q&A
What is Premium in wholesale terms?
Premium targets the highest cosmetic tier within available refurbished stock while meeting functional release checks. In current supply this tier is typically a fully refurbished unit with a like-new shell and screen.
How is Excellent different from Good?
Excellent usually carries tighter cosmetic tolerance than Good, while both remain functional supply categories for resale. In current supply Excellent is typically an original-housing unit around a 95%-new cosmetic band with light signs of use.
How do buyers reduce grade disputes?
Use pre-agreed grade definitions, visual references, and DOA claim evidence standards in your purchasing workflow.
Is battery health guaranteed by one fixed percentage?
Battery standards are handled by agreed commercial terms and testing scope rather than a universal single threshold claim.
Can one RFQ include different grades for the same model?
Yes. You can request tiered grade options for the same SKU family to optimize resale margin by channel.
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