Selling guide
Where to sell a broken phone
Cracked, water damaged, won't turn on or locked, your phone is still worth money. Screens, boards and cameras get reused, and repair shops buy broken phones every day. Here's what yours is worth and the best way to sell it.
Prices updated October 3, 2026
What broken phones sell for
Cracked or damaged means it still works or can be repaired. Parts or lockedmeans it won't power on, isn't worth repairing, or is activation locked. Ranges cover every storage size and lock status.
| Model | Working | Cracked or damaged | Parts or locked |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | $715–$1,210 | $450–$730 | $200–$220 |
| iPhone 17 | $450–$670 | $220–$345 | $75–$85 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | $530–$740 | $285–$425 | $160–$170 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | $390–$560 | $220–$335 | $115–$125 |
| iPhone 15 | $215–$380 | $120–$215 | $60–$70 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | $285–$460 | $150–$250 | $90–$100 |
| iPhone 13 | $145–$250 | $80–$145 | $40–$50 |
| iPhone 12 | $95–$190 | $50–$85 | $25–$35 |
| iPhone 11 | $75–$160 | $35–$70 | $30–$40 |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | $330–$530 | $180–$235 | $80–$90 |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | $275–$445 | $150–$170 | $80–$90 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | $115–$160 | $45–$70 | $30–$40 |
Fix it first, or sell it as it is?
Compare the repair quote with what the repair adds. A working iPhone 15 Pro Max goes for $390–$560; a damaged one for $220–$335. That's roughly $195 between the middles of the two ranges. If a trusted shop will fix it for clearly less than that, repairing first can pay. If not, sell it as it is: the buyer prices in the repair, and you skip the risk of a repair that goes wrong.
Where you can sell it
Trade-in programs
Fast, but damaged phones usually get a small fixed amount, or are turned down.
Instant buyback sites
Quote online, ship it, and expect the offer to drop if their inspection finds more than you listed.
Local repair shops
Quick cash for parts or a fixer-upper. They price in their own repair cost and margin.
General marketplaces
Broken phones are allowed but sit next to working ones, buyers ask a lot of questions, and fees run about 13.6%.
Honest Phones
Built for exactly this. Structured condition fields (what’s cracked, does it power on, is Face ID working) tell buyers what they’re getting, and the seller fee is 3%.
Phone working fine? Compare every way to sell a used phone.
How to sell a broken phone for the most money
- 01
If it turns on
Back it up, sign out of your Apple Account or Google account, and erase it. Signing out turns off Activation Lock, which is worth a lot: a locked phone only sells for parts.
- 02
If it won’t turn on
You can still remove the lock: on iCloud.com, open Find Devices, pick the phone and remove it from your account. For Android, remove the device under Security in your Google account.
- 03
Describe the damage exactly
Front or back glass, cameras, water damage, battery health, and whether Face ID or Touch ID works. Buyers pay more when nothing is a surprise.
- 04
Photograph every flaw
Good light, every crack and scratch, and the screen on if it lights up. Include the IMEI (dial *#06#, or it’s on the SIM tray).
How conditions are graded here: grading guide.
Sell your broken phone here
Any condition, 3% seller fee, no listing fees. Payment is held until the buyer accepts the phone.
Common questions
- Can I sell a phone with a cracked screen?
- Yes. Cracked phones sell every day, mostly to repair shops and people who fix phones themselves. List it as damaged, say exactly what’s cracked, and price it from the damaged range for your model.
- Can I sell a phone that won’t turn on?
- Yes, as parts only. Boards, screens, cameras and frames still have value. Remove it from your Apple or Google account online first if you can, because an unlocked dead phone is worth more than a locked one.
- Can I sell an iCloud-locked phone?
- Only for parts, and only if it’s yours. Nobody but Apple can remove Activation Lock, and Apple only does it for the owner with proof of purchase. Phones reported lost or stolen can’t be listed: every IMEI is checked before a listing goes live.
- Should I fix my phone before selling it?
- Only if the repair costs clearly less than the difference between its working and damaged value, and you trust the shop. Otherwise sell it as it is: the buyer prices the repair in, and you skip the risk.
- How much is a broken phone worth?
- For most models in our price guide, a cracked or damaged phone that can still be repaired sells for 40–55% of a working one. One that only works for parts is worth less. The price guide shows the damaged and parts-only range for every model.