Guides
The honest maths.
Short reads on what a phone is worth, why, and how to check it yourself.
What your phone is worth
How much is my iPhone worth in 2026?The honest maths behind iPhone prices this year, model by model, and what moves them.4 minute readWhen is the best time to sell your iPhone?Timing matters more than most people think. September is the month to watch.3 minute readTrade in or sell? What Apple and the networks do not mentionTrade-in is convenient. It is also usually the lowest offer in the room. Here is the honest comparison.4 minute readHow to check your iPhone storage sizeOpen Settings, General, About and read the Capacity line. That is your storage size: 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB. It takes ten seconds.2 minute readHow to check your iPhone battery healthOne screen in Settings, ten seconds, and the number that decides whether 80 per cent is on your side. Where it is and what it means for the price.2 minute read
Damage and grading
What is a cracked iPhone actually worth?Some sites will offer you pocket change. Here is why, and what a fair price looks like.4 minute readWhere to sell a broken iPhone in the UK: every option comparedBuyback sites, eBay, repair shops, trade in at the network. The honest pros and cons of each.5 minute readCracked back? What it really does to your iPhone's valueA smashed back panel looks terrible and matters less than you think.3 minute readOur three grades, explained properlyWorking, picture fine, picture faulty. Which one is yours, and why the difference is all about the display.4 minute readSelling an iPhone with Face ID not working: yes, and here is howReMint buys iPhones with broken Face ID. Grade it as picture fine, sign out of iCloud by passcode, post it free.3 minute readSelling an iPhone with a broken back camera: yes, here is howReMint buys iPhones with a cracked lens, black or blurry rear camera. Grade it as picture fine and post it free.3 minute readSelling an iPhone with a charging port not working: what to knowReMint buys iPhones with a loose or faulty Lightning or USB C port. Charge it fully, grade it picture fine, post free.4 minute readCan I sell a water damaged iPhone in the UK?Yes, if it still powers on. How ReMint grades and buys iPhones that have been in water, and what to do first.4 minute readSell an iPhone with lines or blank patches on the screenGreen lines, blots, ghost touch or a strip that ignores your finger: ReMint buys iPhones with faulty displays.3 minute readSell an iPhone with battery health under 80 percentA worn battery or a Service message does not stop you selling: how ReMint prices an iPhone with low battery health.3 minute readBroken iPhone buyback prices compared: UK sites, September 2026Seven UK buyback sites' prices for a damaged iPhone 13 128GB, read on 21 September 2026, with each site's own definition of broken.5 minute read
Locks, accounts and your data
Your phone arrived locked. Here is how to fix it.Activation Lock is the one thing that stops us paying you, and it takes about a minute to remove. Only you can do it.4 minute readWhat happens to your data when you sell your phoneThe two erasures your data goes through, and why neither of them is optional.3 minute readHow to turn off Find My iPhone before you sellThe one setting that blocks every sale, and the two minute fix, even for a phone in a drawer.3 minute readCan you sell an iCloud locked iPhone?The short answer is no, and anyone who says yes is worth avoiding. Here is what you can do instead.3 minute read
Selling, step by step
How to get your phone ready to sendFive minutes of prep: back up, sign out, wipe. Here is the order that avoids headaches.5 minute readWhere your phone goes after you sell itRepaired, harvested for parts, or responsibly recycled. Nothing gets written off.3 minute readIs ReMint legit? Who we are and how to check usReMint is iMint Ltd, a UK registered company you can look up for free. Here is how to check us, and what protects your phone and your money.3 minute read
