
Instant trade-in quote
Sell my Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Condition guide
How we grade every device that comes in, in plain English.
| Condition | What it means |
|---|---|
| Flawless | No scratches or scuffs anywhere. Screen and body look like new. Fully working, no cracks. |
| Good | Light, minor scratches or scuffs from normal use, none deep. No cracks or dents. Fully working. |
| Fair | Heavier scratches, scuffs, or a small dent, but no cracks in the glass or screen. Fully working. |
| Cracked screen | Cracked or chipped screen or back glass, but it still powers on and the touchscreen works. |
| Broken | Powers on but has a fault, a bad display, or a part not working (camera, buttons, Face ID). |
| Won't power on | Won't turn on or hold a charge. We still buy it for parts. |
At inspection
Common iPhone 15 Pro Max issues we check at inspection
- Titanium frame cosmetic damage. Scratches, dings, and discoloration on the brushed titanium frame, especially around the edges and corners, due to its softer material compared to stainless steel.
- Battery health below 80%. Original battery showing <80% maximum capacity after 1-2 years of typical use, impacting daily usage time.
- Screen scratches or micro-abrasions. Minor to moderate scratches on the Ceramic Shield front glass, visible under direct light.
- Camera lens scratches. Scratches on the individual camera lenses, potentially affecting photo quality.
- iCloud Activation Lock. Device is locked to a previous owner's Apple ID, rendering it unusable without proper credentials.
- Face ID malfunction. Face ID sensor failure, often due to hardware damage or software glitches.
Real cash vs a carrier trade-in
Your iPhone 15 Pro Max offer is paid as real cash you can spend anywhere. A carrier “trade-in” of a similar size is bill credit spread over 24 to 36 months, and only while you buy a new phone and stay on their plan.
- Real cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check
- Yours to spend anywhere, no strings
- We beat any competitor’s written quote by $2
- Spread over 24 to 36 monthly bill credits
- Only if you buy a new phone and stay on plan
- Leave early and the remaining credit disappears