Buyer checklist
How to test a used iPhone in 10 minutes
To test a used iPhone in 10 minutes, check identity, IMEI and locks first, then display, battery and cameras, and finish with a call, charging and a reset with the seller.
Pay only once the seller has turned off Find My and removed their account in front of you; otherwise the iPhone may stay unusable, even in perfect condition. And if the seller refuses the ten-minute check, walk away.
Step 1
Minutes 0–3: identity and locks
A beautiful display cannot offset a locked phone. First confirm that the device can genuinely become yours.
- Match model, storage and IMEI in Settings with the box and receipt when available.
- Ask the seller to disable Find My and sign out in front of you.
- Check for undeclared company management or carrier locks.
Step 2
Minutes 3–7: expensive parts
Display, cameras, battery and biometrics can turn a bargain into a costly repair.
- Show white and black backgrounds, raise brightness and look for stains, dead pixels or uneven touch.
- Test every camera, focus, flash, a video with sound, Face ID or Touch ID.
- Open Battery Health and parts history; every warning needs an explanation and a price adjustment.
Step 3
Minutes 7–10: real use
Finish with network, ports and accounts. Use your own SIM when possible.
- Make a call and test mobile data, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, microphone and speakers.
- Connect a cable, confirm charging and inspect the port without force.
- Record defects in chat, agree the price and reset the iPhone with the seller.
0/6 checks completed
Checklist to use in person
Used prices of models relevant to this guide
Used, good condition
- iPhone 18 Pro Max21 500 DH· 17 listings
- iPhone 17 Pro Max12 400 DH· 36 listings
- iPhone 17 Pro10 500 DH· 11 listings
- iPhone 16 Pro Max8 750 DH· 40 listings
- iPhone 177 400 DH· 7 listings
- iPhone 15 Pro Max7 250 DH· 78 listings
- iPhone 16 Pro7 000 DH· 13 listings
- iPhone 15 Pro6 100 DH· 34 listings
Asking prices on marketplaces in Morocco, collected and filtered by Damjitech on 8 October 2026. This is not a complete survey of every platform or an offer from Damjitech.
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FAQ
Common questions
Should I pay before the reset?
No. The seller must remove their account and disable Find My first, or the iPhone may remain unusable.
Is 85% battery health always bad?
No. It is one signal. Also check warnings, real battery life, heat and the asking price.
What if the seller refuses testing?
Walk away. A serious meetup allows time to check the phone in a public place.
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