Today, when the smartphone market is so prosperous, we have more choices, but we are also faced with a tricky problem - how to ensure that the mobile phone we buy is the original and genuine? This is not only related to our consumer rights, but also related to our data security and user experience.
Today, I would like to share with you some practical tips and methods to help you distinguish the authenticity of a mobile phone and avoid buying a refurbished phone or counterfeit product. Let's take a look at how to check if the phone is original and genuine, to ensure that every penny you spend is worth it!
To check if your phone is original, there are a few things you can do:
1. Check the packaging and accessories of the mobile phone
If the box has been opened, check carefully to check whether the IMEI code on the phone and the box are consistent, which is a unique identification code for a mobile phone.
2. Check the sealing sticker
Many mobile phones will have a sealing sticker when they leave the factory, and checking whether the sealing sticker is intact can be used as a basis for judging whether the phone has been unpacked.
3. Verify the IMEI code of the mobile phone
IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a unique identifier for a mobile phone. You can enter "*#06#" into the dialpad of your mobile phone to view the IMEI code, and then compare it with the IMEI code on the box of your mobile phone to ensure that the two are consistent.
Fourth, check the screen
For iPhone, there is a specific method to check if the screen is original. For example, if an LED flashlight is used to illuminate the screen, the original screen will show a specific reflection effect.
5. Use the detection tools that come with the mobile phone
For example, some mobile phone brands, such as Xiaomi, provide built-in detection tools, which can check the performance and hardware status of mobile phones through the "self-inspection" function in "Service and Feedback".
6. Check the activation date and warranty status
Check the activation date and warranty status of your phone through Huawei's official website or service center to ensure that the phone has not been activated and is within the warranty period.
7. Inquiries from the official website or customer service
You can provide the IMEI code through the official website or customer service to confirm the authenticity of the phone.
8. Verify at the after-sales service point
After purchasing, you can go to the brand's authorized after-sales service point for verification to ensure that the phone is original and genuine.
Remember, when buying a mobile phone, it is very important to choose a regular channel and carefully check, and if the price of the mobile phone is much lower than the market price, then you need to be vigilant, it may be non-original genuine, through the above methods, we should be able to more confidently distinguish whether the phone is original and genuine.