Item Description
Apple iPhone 5S – 16GB – Silver (Unlocked)
This iPhone 5S is in Very Good cosmetic condition, showing only minimal signs of previous use. Please note that the device has a faulty SIM card reader and is being sold for Parts or Repair.
Condition Overview:
Cosmetic Grade: Very Good. The Silver aluminum housing and screen are in excellent shape with only very light surface marks. It has been well-maintained.
The Fault: The SIM card reader is faulty. It does not consistently recognize SIM cards ("No SIM" or "Invalid SIM" error).
Functionality: Aside from the SIM reader, the phone is fully functional. It connects to Wi-Fi, the cameras work, the home button/Touch ID is responsive, and the battery holds a charge.
Cosmetic Grade: Very Good. The Silver aluminum housing and screen are in excellent shape with only very light surface marks. It has been well-maintained.
The Fault: The SIM card reader is faulty. It does not consistently recognize SIM cards ("No SIM" or "Invalid SIM" error).
Functionality: Aside from the SIM reader, the phone is fully functional. It connects to Wi-Fi, the cameras work, the home button/Touch ID is responsive, and the battery holds a charge.
Ideal Use Cases:
Because of the SIM fault, this device is perfect for:
High-End iPod / Media Player: Use it for Spotify, Apple Music, or Podcasts over Wi-Fi.
App Development / Testing: A great budget device for testing older iOS versions.
Spare Parts: High-quality OEM screen and housing for refurbishing another 5S.
Collectors: A very clean example of a classic Apple design.
Key Specifications:
Model: iPhone 5S (A1457/A1533)
Storage: 16GB
Color: Silver / White
Status: iCloud Locked REMOVED / Factory Reset.
Note: This is sold as-is for parts or repair due to the SIM reader issue. No returns will be accepted for this specific fault.
Model: iPhone 5S (A1457/A1533)
Storage: 16GB
Color: Silver / White
Status: iCloud Locked REMOVED / Factory Reset.
Note: This is sold as-is for parts or repair due to the SIM reader issue. No returns will be accepted for this specific fault.
What’s Included:
1 x Apple iPhone 5S (Handset Only)
Lightning cable and wall plug are not included.
Your Delivery Options
UK Buyers
If you order and pay for this item before 3pm on a working day (Mon-Fri), we will normally despatch it on the same day. Delivery is 48 hours.
International Buyers
We will then send your item via Royal Mail or a tracked courier service, both free of charge for the UK. International postage will take 3-5 days to arrive.
Please eBay message or call us if you have any questions. We will happily answer any questions you may have and assure you of our best customer service at all times.
