Our Ranks
Our Ranks
Our phone grades explained
Here we compare a new against a top-notch.
Don't you see the difference?
Neither do we! And that's exactly the point.
Your Top notch phone is 100% functional, tested, and ready to perform as it should, without having to pay the new price.
Top-notch Phone Ingredients
BATTERY
80-POINT INSPECTION
100% UNLOCKED
IMEI VERIFIED
HIGH PERFORMANCE
QUALITY PARTS
WARRANTY
RESTORATION
BATTERY
Every phone displays a battery capacity of 85% or more.
An industry-leading standard, verified on every device before it goes on sale.
80-POINT INSPECTION
Essential functions are tested before sale.
Top notch uses Phonecheck to perform an 80+ point inspection and verify the reliability and performance of each device.
100% UNLOCKED
Ready for Canadian networks and the rest of the world
Your phone is unlocked, you can choose your provider and travel with peace of mind.
IMEI VERIFIED
The identity and status of each device are verified.
Top notch verifies the IMEI to ensure that the device is authentic and has not been reported lost or stolen.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
Cameras, microphones, sensors, connectivity, and more are tested.
In short, we make sure your phone performs as it should.
QUALITY PARTS
Parts selected for their reliability, compatibility, and performance
Because a repair shouldn’t compromise your phone's experience
WARRANTY
A 12-month warranty included with every device
Peace of mind, and further proof that we have confidence in the quality of our phones
RESTORATION
Every phone is reset, cleaned, and sanitized before sale
It arrives ready to be set up and used from day 1
Our Detailed Grades
Everything you need to know about the aesthetic aspect of our grades. Each grade guarantees the same performance
Grade Like new
Global Aspect
Screen
Casing
Camera
Grade Like new
Global Aspect
Looks very close to new. It may have one or two small, discreet marks, nothing more.
Global Aspect
Looks very close to new. It may have one or two small, discreet marks, nothing more.
Grade Like new
Screen
Looks almost new. It may have one or two minor, discreet marks, nothing more.
Screen
Looks almost new. It may have one or two minor, discreet marks, nothing more.
Grade Like new
Casing
Looks very close to new. It may have one or two small, discreet marks, but nothing more.
Casing
Looks very close to new. It may have one or two small, discreet marks, but nothing more.
Grade Like new
Camera
Looks almost new. It may have one or two small, discreet marks, nothing more.
Camera
Looks almost new. It may have one or two small, discreet marks, nothing more.
Grade Very Good
Global Aspect
Screen
Casing
Camera
Grade Very Good
Global Aspect
Light signs of use. The device remains very clean visually.
Global Aspect
Light signs of use. The device remains very clean visually.
Grade Very Good
Screen
Light signs of use. The device remains very clean visually.
Screen
Light signs of use. The device remains very clean visually.
Grade Very Good
Casing
Light signs of use. The device remains very clean visually.
Casing
Light signs of use. The device remains very clean visually.
Grade Very Good
Camera
Light signs of use. The device remains very clean visually.
Camera
Light signs of use. The device remains very clean visually.
Good Quality
Global Aspect
Screen
Casing
Camera
Good Quality
Global Aspect
More visible signs of use on the screen or casing, without affecting the device's functionality.
Global Aspect
More visible signs of use on the screen or casing, without affecting the device's functionality.
Good Quality
Screen
More visible signs of wear on the screen or casing, but do not affect the usability of the device.
Screen
More visible signs of wear on the screen or casing, but do not affect the usability of the device.
Good Quality
Casing
More visible signs of use on the screen or casing, without affecting the device's functionality.
Casing
More visible signs of use on the screen or casing, without affecting the device's functionality.
Good Quality
Camera
More visible signs of use on the screen or casing, without affecting the device's functionality.
Camera
More visible signs of use on the screen or casing, without affecting the device's functionality.
"Open Box" Grade
Global Aspect
"Open Box" Grade
Global Aspect
What is it? Open box is our grade closest to a new phone. It comes with its original (unsealed) box and all its accessories. Even though it's very similar to a new phone, it remains completely affordable!
Global Aspect
What is it? Open box is our grade closest to a new phone. It comes with its original (unsealed) box and all its accessories. Even though it's very similar to a new phone, it remains completely affordable!
