Instant trade-in quote
Sell my Apple iPhone 7
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 7 issues we check at inspection
- Home button unresponsiveness or failure. The capacitive Home button, which also houses the Touch ID sensor, can become unresponsive or fail entirely due to wear, liquid damage, or internal connection issues.
- Battery degradation. As a 2016 device, original batteries are highly likely to be degraded, showing significantly reduced maximum capacity and poor battery life.
- Audio IC failure (no sound, distorted sound). A known issue with the iPhone 7 series where the audio codec chip can fail, leading to no sound from speakers or headphones, or distorted audio.
- Screen lifting or separation. The adhesive seal around the screen can degrade over time, especially with heat or minor impacts, leading to the screen lifting from the frame. This can compromise water resistance.
- Water damage indicators tripped. Despite IP67 rating, liquid damage can occur, and internal indicators may be tripped, often leading to various malfunctions.
- iCloud Activation Lock. Device is locked to a previous owner's Apple ID, rendering it unusable without proper credentials.
Jul: $6now: $5
Real cash vs a carrier trade-in
Your iPhone 7 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.
BuyBackBear
up to $6 cash
- Real cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check
- Yours to spend anywhere, no strings
- We beat any competitor’s written quote by $2
Carrier trade-in
Bill credit
- 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