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 | Maximum price |
|---|---|
| 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 technicians recover still-functional components (logic board, cameras, Face ID modules, battery bay, rear lenses, Taptic Engine vibrator) and resell them as repair parts.
For iPhones with broken screens but working battery and logic board, the device can be repaired with a new screen and resold as refurbished, complete with 6-month warranty. That's circular economy in practice.
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. Functional test: boot, touch, battery (cycle, health), Face ID, cameras.
- 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.
🌳 Our environmental commitment
For every transaction at SubSell, we plant a tree. 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.
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 — battery and Face ID modules are replaceable, so the device remains useful.
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).
Your broken iPhone is worth money. Bring it in today.
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