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UGPUniversal Grading Protocol
AnnexesNormativeAnnex F

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Figures 1 to 4: surface zones, defect levels, inspection protocol and grade display.

Figure 1: Phone surface zones (UGP-Fig-Phone-Surface-Zones.svg). Front and back views with zones AA, A, B and C.

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Figure 1 · Phone surface zones (front · back)AADisplay + camera lensesAFront housingBBack, sides, buttonsCConnectors

Figure 2: Defect-level scale (UGP-Fig-Defect-Level-Scale.svg). Scratch levels S1 to S4 by size and fingernail feel, as in §5.2. S4 is beyond S3 in any dimension. The figure shows the levels only; the counts are UGP's own (§5.5).

Figure 3: Inspection protocol (UGP-Fig-Inspection-Protocol.svg). The viewing conditions of §5.4. Credit: viewing conditions follow CTIA Certification's Wireless Device Grading Scales v5.1 §2.5, as in §5.4.

Figure 4: Grade display (new). The six grades with names, tests and the four-segment meter, plus the Premium designation.

  1. New2 gradesNew SealedNSFactory-sealed box. Never opened.Check: factory seal intact
  2. New Open BoxOBNever activated. No wear. Box opened.Check: never set up · zero marks
  3. Used4 grades, best to worstLike NewALooks new. Nothing you can see at arm's length.PremiumLike New with a flawless screen, battery 90% or more (measured) and all genuine parts (verified).45 cm (18 in): nothing visible
  4. Very GoodBLight marks on the body you can see but not feel. Screen near perfect.45 cm (18 in): light marksTouch: smooth
  5. GoodCClear scratches or small dents you can feel on the body. Screen marks invisible when it's on.45 cm (18 in): clearTouch: body felt
  6. AcceptableDHeavy cosmetic wear: deep scratches, dents, chips. Never cracked.45 cm (18 in): obviousTouch: screen felt
What every grade guarantees7
  • Fully functional
  • No cracks anywhere
  • No triggered liquid indicator
  • Battery 80% or more
  • No account or management lock
  • Data wiped
  • Not reported lost or stolen