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Where a used iPhone listing has a grade, it describes cosmetic condition. Battery health, repairs, functionality, and IMEI evidence are separate details to review before ordering.
Quick Answer
Grade A = minimal visible wear. Grade B = light visible wear. Grade C = more noticeable visible wear. A cosmetic grade does not certify battery health, functionality, repairs, or IMEI status.
Grade A — Like New
Highest price tier
Grade B — Good Condition
Mid-range price tier
Grade C — Fair Condition
Lowest price tier
Start with the cosmetic condition you are comfortable with, then compare current listing prices. Two devices with the same grade can still differ in battery health, repairs, functional evidence, seller, storage, and included accessories.
Choose Grade A if:minimal visible cosmetic wear matters to you and the exact listing's other evidence also meets your needs.
Choose Grade C if:you accept more visible wear and the exact device's price, battery, repairs, and functional evidence suit your needs.
Battery health changes with use and charge cycles, but it is not a cosmetic grading criterion. Compare these details separately on the exact listing:
Battery health
Use the measured percentage recorded for the specific device when available.
Measurement context
Check how and when the value was recorded; ask the seller when that context is missing.
Cosmetic grade
Do not assume a Grade A, B, or C device has a particular battery-health range.
Listings may include evidence for the checks below. Review what is actually recorded for the exact device, and do not treat the cosmetic grade as proof that every check passed:
Screen
Review the recorded cosmetic and functional screen evidence when available.
Battery Health
Review the measured value shown for the exact listing when available.
IMEI Status
Review the evidence source and use Nepal's official MDMS service for authoritative registration status.
Cameras
Review recorded front and rear camera checks when available.
Speakers & Mic
Review recorded earpiece, loudspeaker, and microphone checks when available.
Charging Port
Review recorded charging and data-transfer checks when available.
Face ID / Touch ID
Review the biometric-authentication status recorded for the listing.
SIM Tray & Connectivity
Review recorded SIM, cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth checks when available.
Does the grade prove iPhone performance?
No. Grade describes cosmetic condition only. Review the exact listing's functional checks, battery health, repairs, and other evidence before comparing performance.
Can I see the actual battery health before buying?
Review the product page for a recorded battery-health value. If it is missing, ask for clarification rather than inferring it from the grade.
What if the grade does not match what I receive?
Open a return request within the window shown in the current return policy and provide evidence of the mismatch. The team will review the eligible resolution for that order.
Is Grade C worth buying?
It can suit buyers who accept more cosmetic wear. Decide using the exact device's price, battery health, repairs, functional evidence, seller details, and available IMEI evidence.
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