MoboCheck®
Science, not guesswork
Every device passes our rigorous 90-point check before it reaches you — so buying refurbished feels as confident as buying new.
The end of vague grading
Most refurbished phones are sold on a quick glance and a vague word like “good”. That tells you almost nothing about how the phone actually works.
MoboCheck replaces guesswork with data. Our in-house engineers run the same 90-point diagnostic on every device — testing what you can see and everything you can’t — then grade it honestly and back it for a full year.
Inside the 90-point check
Six areas, ninety individual tests — every one logged before a phone earns the MoboCheck® mark.
20 + 12 + 18 + 15 + 10 + 15=90 points
Functionality
20 ptsThe everyday essentials — every button, radio, and port confirmed working.
- Power on, off & restart
- Charging port & wired charging
- Volume, power & mute buttons
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & cellular
- GPS, NFC & SIM reader
- Calls, speakers & microphones
- Auto-rotation & screen lock
Security & data wipe
12 ptsWe arrive at a clean, safe device with no trace of a previous owner.
- Activation-lock removal verified
- Certified full data wipe
- Factory reset confirmed
- Passcode & lock-screen cleared
- Jailbreak / root detection
- Blacklist & IMEI status check
Sensors & hardware
18 ptsThe hidden sensors that make a phone feel right, each tested in turn.
- Accelerometer & gyroscope
- Proximity & ambient-light sensors
- Barometer & compass
- Haptics & vibration motor
- Fingerprint & face sensors
- Cameras & autofocus
Screen & display
15 ptsWe look closely at the part you'll stare at most.
- Dead & stuck pixel scan
- Brightness & uniformity
- Single & multi-touch response
- Burn-in & ghosting check
- Glass & frame integrity
- True-tone & colour calibration
Battery health
10 ptsHonest battery health, so there are no surprises after day one.
- Maximum capacity measured
- Charge-cycle assessment
- Charging-speed check
- Thermal behaviour under load
- Replaced if below our threshold
Cosmetics & authenticity
15 ptsGraded fairly on looks, and confirmed genuine inside and out.
- Casing & frame grading
- Screen condition grading
- Genuine-parts verification
- Counterfeit-component detection
- Water-damage indicators
- Serial & model authenticity
How we grade
Once a phone passes the check, we grade it honestly so you know exactly what you’re getting. Every grade is fully tested and backed by the same 12-month guarantee — the only difference is how it looks and how much you save.
- Cosmetics
- Sealed and untouched, exactly as it left the manufacturer.
- Battery
- A fresh, full-life battery, just like new.
- Cosmetics
- Flawless to the eye, with no marks on the screen or body.
- Battery
- Excellent battery health, with plenty of life left.
- Cosmetics
- Near-perfect, with only the faintest signs of careful use.
- Battery
- Strong battery health for confident all-day use.
- Cosmetics
- Light, everyday marks that disappear once it's in a case.
- Battery
- Healthy battery that comfortably lasts the day.
- Cosmetics
- Visible signs of use, with the biggest saving of all.
- Battery
- Solid, dependable battery for everyday use.
- Cosmetics
- More noticeable wear, but fully tested and ready to go.
- Battery
- Reliable battery, tested and ready to go.
Your guarantee
The check is only half the promise. Every order is backed by cover that lets you buy with total confidence.
12-month guarantee
Every MoboSale phone is covered for a full year. If something isn't right, we'll repair, replace, or refund it.
Certified data wipe
Each device is securely and completely wiped before it's re-graded, so it reaches you fresh and free of any previous data.
30-day returns
Changed your mind? Send it back within 30 days for a refund. A few exclusions apply.
Liquid and accidental damage, and normal battery wear, aren’t covered. Read our delivery & returns policy.
Better for the planet, too
Every phone that passes MoboCheck® is a phone kept out of a drawer — or a landfill. By giving quality devices a second life, we help extend the life of valuable materials and reduce the demand for new manufacturing. It’s a smarter choice for your wallet and a kinder one for the planet.
Buy smart. Waste less.
Browse phones that have passed all 90 checks — quality you can trust, at a price that makes sense.
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