Apple Device Stock Grades

Understand Apple wholesale stock grades before placing bulk orders, including Brand New, CPO, ASIS, ASIS+ and used device condition references.

Wholesale Apple sourcing information

Condition guide for Brand New, CPO, ASIS, ASIS+ and used Apple devices.
Grading information for iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch and mixed Apple stock.
Buyer guidance for comparing device condition before sourcing in bulk.

Function first Used A and AB+ must be fully functional; AB must pass key function testing.

Cosmetics clearly separated Grades mainly separate light wear, visible wear, and heavy scratches or dents.

Ready for sales follow-up Confirm special-condition batches with sales before final order handling.

Used Device Grading Criteria

A / AB+ / AB are used for tested pre-owned inventory.

A — Light wear, fully functional

Best used condition for normal wholesale resale.

Fully functional and passes all functional tests.
Display may have a few extremely fine scratches visible only under strong light at close range.
Housing may have slight individual flaws on careful inspection.
No unknown parts, no battery service warning, Find My iPhone off, carrier unlocked, no SIM lock or MDM lock.

AB+ — Visible wear, fully functional

Balanced used condition with stronger cosmetic wear but clean core functions.

Fully functional and passes all functional tests.
Visible scratches or minor dents are allowed, with no cracks on front or back glass.
Display may show several fine scratches at close range or under strong light.
Housing may show multiple light scratches, wear, or paint peeling.
No unknown parts, no battery service warning, Find My iPhone off, carrier unlocked, no SIM lock or MDM lock.

AB — Heavy scratches or dents

Key functions tested stock for price-sensitive wholesale orders.

Key functions tested and passed.
Deep scratches or dents may appear on glass or frame.
No cracks on the front or back of the device.
Good LCD; small LCD burn-in is acceptable for non-OLED models.
No unknown parts, no battery service warning, Find My iPhone off, carrier unlocked, no SIM lock or MDM lock.

Stock Condition Guide

Brand New, CPO, ASIS and ASIS+ are separate stock categories, not cosmetic subgrades of Used.

Brand New — Sealed original device

Original Apple or authorized-channel product status. New, unopened, unactivated, complete with original packaging and accessories.

100% new
Original seal
Apple warranty from activation

CPO — Certified Refurbished

Certified pre-owned products inspected, refurbished, and verified for reliable performance. Apple CPO devices are unactivated and include a one-year official Apple warranty, with packaging and accessories equivalent to a new device.

Unactivated
1-year Apple warranty
New-equivalent package and accessories

ASIS — 1978 (Apple products only)

Products returned by Apple users within the official website's 7-day no-reason return period, plus units with minor cosmetic defects from production. They are sold as-is and may have cosmetic flaws, but Apple has uniformly tested all functions. ASIS devices are activated and are not covered by Apple's official warranty.

Activated
Apple function-tested
No official Apple warranty

ASIS+ — 1978+ / ASIS Plus (Apple products only)

Unused products returned by Apple users within the official website's 7-day no-reason return period, plus long-stored overstock that remains unsold. These as-is units have received inspection, testing, or minor maintenance to ensure basic functionality, but do not meet CPO's strict standards. ASIS+ devices are unactivated and are not covered by Apple's official warranty.

Unused and unactivated
Inspected / tested
No official Apple warranty

Summary comparison

Brand New / CPO / ASIS

Feature	Brand New	CPO	ASIS
Product status	New and unactivated	Officially refurbished	Recovered original condition
Cosmetics	Perfect	Near-new	Used marks vary by batch
Package	Original full package	Official CPO package	Loose device mainly
Warranty	Apple warranty	Apple warranty	Usually no official warranty
Price range	Highest	Mid-range value	Lowest
Best for	Retail / self-use	Retail / quality wholesale	Repair / parts / refurbishment