Can I Sell a Cracked or Broken Phone in the UAE?

A cracked screen or a phone that won't switch on doesn't mean it's worthless. Broken phones still have real value in the UAE — for repair and for parts — and you can turn yours into cash. Here's what to expect.

Broken phones are still worth money

The value depends on the model and the fault:

• A recent iPhone with a cracked screen is worth a healthy amount — the screen is repaired and the phone resold.
• A flagship Android with a fault still carries value.
• Even a phone that won't power on has worth for its components.
• An old, fully dead phone is worth the least — but rarely nothing.

The honest way to find out is a free quote. Select the cracked / faulty condition so the price reflects reality and there are no surprises at collection. See how much is my phone worth for how condition affects value.

If the phone still turns on

Prepare it like any sale:

1. Back up your data.
2. Factory reset it.
3. Turn off Find My (iPhone) or remove your Google account (Android).
4. Remove your SIM.

If the phone won't turn on

Do what you can:

• Try to remove the lock remotely — sign in at iCloud.com/find (Apple) or your Google account devices page and remove the device, so it isn't activation-locked.
• Remove your physical SIM.
• Mention the exact fault when you get your quote.

Even if you can't fully wipe it, you can still sell it — just be upfront about the condition.

Get a quote for your broken phone

Get an instant quote under the faulty/cracked condition, book a free home collection, and get paid the same day. No trip to a repair shop, no haggling.