Sell Your Broken iPhone in Montreal — We Buy Cracked Screens, Water Damage and More
Cracked screen, water damage, dead battery, broken Face ID, won't power on — we evaluate everything and pay cash. $60 to $540 based on model.
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What types of damage do we accept?
SubSell buys all iPhones, regardless of condition. Common damage we accept:
- • Cracked screen — broken glass, LCD spots, vertical lines
- • Broken back glass — rear glass crack, MagSafe defective
- • Water damage — dropped in toilet, rain exposure, pool
- • Dead/weak battery — short cycle, swollen, won't hold charge
- • Broken Face ID / Touch ID — "Face ID unavailable" message
- • Defective buttons — power, volume, action button
- • Camera issues — blurry, dark spot, won't focus
- • Won't power on — dead device, refuses to boot
- • Forgotten passcode — locked screen but not iCloud-locked
Broken iPhone price table — Montreal
| Model | Buyback price — up to |
|---|---|
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | $540 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | $480 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | $480 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | $440 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | $310 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | $250 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | $280 |
| iPhone 14 Pro | $245 |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | $230 |
| iPhone 13 Pro | $205 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | $150 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | $135 |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | $145 |
| iPhone 11 | $100 |
Maximum estimated price for iPhones with typical damage (cracked screen + functional device). Exact price varies with damage — confirmed in-store. For older iPhones (X, XS, XR, SE), $50-$100 depending on condition.
Updated: 2026-05-05
Why we buy broken iPhones
A broken iPhone retains substantial value even when the whole device doesn't work. Our team recovers the still-working components (logic board, cameras, Face ID modules, battery bay, rear lenses, Taptic Engine vibrator) so nothing usable goes to waste.
An iPhone with a broken screen but a healthy battery and logic board keeps most of its value — that is why we can pay real money for it, not a recycling fee. That's circular economy in practice, and it is the whole reason our offer on a damaged device is cash rather than a token amount.
For truly unrecoverable iPhones, we work with recyclers compliant with Quebec environmental standards (ARPE-Québec, Recyc-Québec) to recover precious materials (cobalt, lithium, gold, rare earth elements).
What if my iPhone won't power on or is iCloud-locked?
Won't power on: we evaluate internal components. A working logic board (testable even without a screen) keeps a value of $50-$200 depending on the model.
iCloud-locked: we cannot buy an iPhone still linked to an active iCloud account (Find My iPhone). You need to disable the account before the transaction. If you've lost your Apple ID, contact Apple Support for the recovery process with proof of purchase.
How does the evaluation work?
- 1. Visual check: screen, back glass, frame condition.
- 2. Function check: we verify boot, touch, battery (cycle, health), Face ID and cameras — purely to price the device we are buying from you.
- 3. iCloud verification: we confirm Find My iPhone is disabled.
- 4. Price estimate: based on damage, we offer a precise range.
- 5. Payment: instant cash or Interac e-Transfer.
What raises or lowers your offer
Two iPhones with the same crack rarely get the same number. Here is exactly what moves our offer up or down, and what you need to bring to walk out paid the same day.
- • Activation Lock must be off — Find My iPhone disabled and the Apple ID signed out. This is the one condition with no workaround: an iPhone still tied to an active iCloud account cannot be bought at any price, because it cannot be resold.
- • Photo ID is required — driver's license, health card or passport. Quebec resale law requires us to record identification for every device we buy, and we check the IMEI against the stolen-phone databases before handing over the cash.
- • Touch still responding under the cracked glass — a screen that still registers your finger is worth clearly more than one that shows nothing at all.
- • Battery health — above 85% keeps the offer at the top of the range for that model; a swollen or dead battery pulls it toward the bottom.
- • Box, cable or charger — never required, but bringing them adds a small bonus on top of the quoted amount.
- • An iPhone already taken apart at home — a bent frame, missing screws or loose parts lower the offer, so bring the device exactly as it is rather than opening it first.
Practical details, so nothing surprises you at the counter: the evaluation is free, takes about five minutes and needs no appointment — walk in at 757 Rue Beaubien East, open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM, 30 seconds from Métro Beaubien. You leave with cash the same day, or an Interac e-Transfer if you prefer it. The price we quote is locked for 24 hours, so you have time to compare offers elsewhere and come back without losing a dollar. Bring the iPhone, your photo ID, and — if the device still boots — your Apple ID password so we can confirm the account is signed out on the spot.
Our environmental commitment
Since 2017, over 50,000 devices have been diverted from landfills thanks to our Montreal customers. Selling or trading instead of throwing away is circular economy in action: every device we buy back is either resold to a new owner here in Montreal or dismantled for component recovery. Devices too damaged or too old to resell are taken back free of charge — no recycling fee — and handed only to recyclers compliant with Quebec environmental standards (ARPE-Québec). Your data is securely erased before anything is resold or recycled.
Frequently asked questions — Broken iPhone Montreal
What price for an iPhone with cracked screen?
It depends on the model and severity. An iPhone 15 Pro with cracked screen can be worth $250; an iPhone 11 with cracked screen around $100. If the touch still works, the price is higher. See our table above for per-model estimates.
Do you accept water-damaged iPhones?
Even iPhones that won't power on due to water damage. Price is adjusted based on whether the device boots and which components remain functional (logic board, cameras, etc.).
My iPhone won't power on at all — is it worth anything?
An iPhone that won't power on still has value through its components: logic board (often recoverable), cameras, Face ID modules, battery bay, frame. Bring it for evaluation — we always offer something, even for dead devices.
iCloud-locked — can you buy it?
If the device is still tied to an active iCloud account, we cannot complete the purchase because we can't resell it. You must first disable Find My iPhone (on the device or via icloud.com). If you've lost your Apple ID, contact Apple Support for the recovery process.
Weak battery or broken Face ID — how does that affect the price?
A battery under 80% health or broken Face ID reduces the price by $30-$80 depending on the model. But the iPhone keeps decent value — those modules are easy to source on the used market, so the device stays useful and we still buy it and pay cash.
Do I need to provide the box or charger?
No — the box and accessories are not required. If you have them, we offer a small bonus. If not, we still buy at full rate (depending on device condition).
Should I have the screen or battery replaced before selling?
No, almost never: having a screen or battery replaced elsewhere usually costs more than it adds to the buyback value. Bring it as it is — free evaluation, cash the same day, and nothing to pay up front.
Your broken iPhone is worth money. Bring it in today.
757 Rue Beaubien East, Montréal • Mon-Sun 9 AM-9 PM • Walk-ins welcome