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How we grade

Tested across six areas

  • Connectivity

    Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and test calls to confirm a clean connection.

  • Audio

    Microphone, earpiece, and loudspeaker checked for clear sound.

  • Camera

    Front and rear lenses, flash, and video all tested.

  • Buttons and keys

    Power, volume, and all physical buttons tested for responsiveness.

  • Sensors

    Accelerometer, gyroscope, and proximity sensors all working.

  • Display

    Screen brightness, color accuracy, and touch responsiveness verified.

The 4 Mint grades

  • Like new

    No marks at any distance. Genuine parts only. The closest to new.

  • Our anchor tier

    Micro-marks invisible past 20cm.

  • Smart value

    Light marks invisible at arm's length.

  • Best price

    Visible wear, fully functional and tested.

Certified before it reaches you

We do not just resell devices, we recondition them. Every phone is function-tested, wiped, checked for genuine parts, and sealed in Mint certified packaging. If it does not pass, it does not ship.

Explore MintCare+

Every Mint device, whatever the grade

100% functional, fully tested

Every device is fully tested across all functions before listing. If anything is not perfect on arrival, contact us within your return window and we will make it right.

Cosmetic wear only, no cracks or major damage

Any wear is cosmetic only. No device ships with a cracked screen, cracked body, or structural damage. The grade tells you exactly how much cosmetic wear to expect.

iCloud and Google account free

Every device is fully wiped and removed from any iCloud or Google account, so it is ready to set up as your own straight out of the box.

Clean IMEI, never blacklisted

Every device has a clean IMEI, verified as not blacklisted, not reported lost or stolen, and clear for activation on Canadian carriers.

Carrier unlocked

Devices are carrier unlocked and work with any provider, unless a listing states otherwise.

Buy with confidence

  • 1-year warranty

    On every device. Replacements carry a 90-day warranty.

  • 30-day returns

    Return in original packaging within 30 days.

  • Pay over time

    Buy now, pay later with Affirm at checkout.

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