iPhone 14 Pro — Used Purchase Inspection Checklist
Seller: Emile | Listing: iPhone 14 Pro 128GB, Black (Good Condition) | Asking: $450
Note: Screen has been replaced with a third-party OLED 120Hz unit. Pay extra attention to screen checks.
Date of inspection: ___________________________ Location: ___________________________
Check What to look for Flag
Screen — Replacement Quality (highest priority)
Color accuracy Open a white image
and black image.
☐ Should look crisp, not Priority
bluish, yellow, or
washed out.
Brightness range Test full brightness and
minimum. Should be
☐ bright and even, not
Priority
blotchy.
Touch sensitivity Draw slow diagonal
lines corner-to-corner.
☐ No dead zones or
Priority
skipping.
Backlight bleed In dim light, show all-
black screen. Edges
☐ must be completely
dark.
120Hz scroll test Scroll a long webpage.
☐ Should feel smooth and
fluid, not laggy.
True Tone status Settings → Display &
Brightness. Third-party
☐ screens usually disable
Key
True Tone.
Screen seating / gaps Run fingernail around
☐ perimeter. No raised lip
or flex.
Hardware Checks
Face ID Set up Face ID fresh.
Failure = TrueDepth
☐ camera damaged
Priority
during repair.
Triple rear cameras Test 0.5x, 1x, and 3x
☐ zoom. Take a photo and
record a video.
Front camera Take a selfie and check
☐ FaceTime preview for
clarity.
Speakers & mic Play music through
bottom speaker and
☐ earpiece. Record a
voice memo.
All buttons Side button, volume
☐ up/down, Action button.
Firm click, no stickiness.
Frame & back glass Look for dents, cracks,
☐ or bends in stainless
steel frame.
Charging port Plug in a cable. Should
☐ seat firmly and charge
immediately.
Wi-Fi & cellular Connect to Wi-Fi and
☐ load a page. Confirm
LTE/5G in status bar.
Software & Account Checks
iCloud sign-out (Activation Lock) Settings → [name].
Must show YOUR Apple
☐ ID after sign-in, not
Priority
seller’s.
Battery health Settings → Battery →
☐ Battery Health. Aim for Key
85%+.
Storage & iOS version Settings → General →
☐ About. Confirm 128GB
and recent iOS.
IMEI — clean/not blacklisted Settings → General →
☐ About → IMEI. Check at Priority
[Link].
Carrier unlocked Settings → Cellular. Ask
☐ seller directly.
Crash logs Settings → Privacy →
Analytics &
☐ Improvements →
Analytics Data. Few
logs = healthy.
Seller & Deal Checks
Public meeting place Coffee shop or police
station parking lot.
☐ Avoid private
residences.
Take your time Don’t let seller rush you.
☐ A rushed inspection
benefits only them.
☐ Negotiate if issues found Each issue (no True
Tone, battery <85%,
etc.) is leverage to push
below $450.
Legend
■ Priority Non-negotiable — walk away or demand full fix if failed. ■ Key Important spec to know before
deciding price.
Prepared with Claude • May 3, 2026