Instructions: How to distinguish a new iPhone from a fake

When buying a new iPhone 8 256 GB Rose Gold on the day of exit, you still risk running into a fake. The box packaged in the film is not at all a guarantee that you do not buy Frankenstein, collected from spare parts from a dozen dead iPhones.

In this large-scale guide, representatives of the Damprodam.ru service, which is engaged in the redemption and trad-anon iPhone'ov, talked about how to distinguish the correct new iPhone from fake. In general, what iPhone can be found on the “shelves” of online stores in Russia.

Option No. 1: “White” iPhone (RST)

The most “legal” option for buying a smartphone is a “white” phone with a certificate of PCT or EAS. Many are confused, but Rostest and EAC are absolutely similar certificates (the latter unites the Russian Federation, Balarus and Kazakhstan). PST labeling should always be on the box at the device:

A phone with RST is an officially imported phone in Russia, which is sold at a recommended retail price, supports all the necessary Russian frequencies and works with all Russian SIM cards. The phone officially imported into Russia must have instructions in Russian.

It seems to many that Rostest physically somehow tests imported phones. In fact, no tests are carried out. The “RST” sticker means that the supplier notified the FSB that there are encryption elements in the devices. Plus, I paid a customs duty - a tax for the import of goods. And finally, I issued a certificate of conformity of the device to the technical regulations of the Customs Union.

The main plus of the “white” phone is that on the iPhone with the labeling of PCT/EAS, the guarantee is 2 years, not 1 year.

Pros:

–Astes of working capacity with all Russian operators and LTE frequencies

Cons:

—The, 10-20% more expensive than the “gray” apparatus

2. IPhone from Europe ("without PST")

The second in “quality” version of the iPhone is the models that you have brought by you personally or the seller from Europe. They work fully in Russia, but have only one year of warranty. But they are also served by official Russian service centers of Apple.

Physically, they are no different from the “white” iPhone, made in the same factories, but customs duties were not paid for them. And so they are 10-20% cheaper. If you buy iPhone 7, you can save up to 10 thousand rubles.

But when buying any “gray” phone, you always need to check the model of the device (and know which region which model corresponds to). Some IPhone foreign models may not support Russian LTE frequencies or not working with Russian cellular operators at all.

Pros:

-"Gray" phones from Europe by 10-20% cheaper than “whites”, but technically they do not differ from them

Cons:

- You support the unofficial market and do not pay extra customs duties

—The ranges on the “gray” phone - not two years, but one year

How to understand from which country my iPhone?

Information about the country is carried by the last two Latin letters in the code of your model. You can find the code on the box or in the settings menu at the address: "Settings - basic - about this device."

What do the letters mean next to the model number:

A - Canadaab - Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Egyptae - Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, B - Great Britain and Ireland - Bulgaria and so on. For Russia, these are the letters ru

3. IPhone from the USA, UAE, Asia and other countries except Europe

Phones are not from Europe can become a problem even if “in words” the device is unlocked and should work around the world. With a guarantee for such devices, problems also often arise. The Apple official warranty works only in the country where it was officially released - and Russia is applied by Apple's classification only to the European region.

A little easier if you buy an iPhone for the US market in a store in a Russian store. Then the guarantee of the store itself extends to it. If the store closes, then the problem of the warranty case falls on your shoulders. In rare cases, the world guarantee, which is also 1 year, can be extended to such phones.

There are times when the iPhone tied to the American operator cannot be updated to the new version of iOS. Or just stop working with Russian SIM cards. True, now Apple goes towards the “equations” of characteristics for all countries, and such problems more often arise with early models (up to the 5th). But there is still a risk of problems. The list of models supported in Russia can be found further.

Pros:

-values, as a rule, by 10-20% lower

Cons:

- It is necessary to check the model of the device before buying

—The warriors are applied only to the purchase region. Bought iPhone for the US market - the warranty is valid only in the USA, even if the phone itself was bought on a hump

-there is a risk of blocking, inoperability with Russian SIM cards or LTE frequencies

How to find out the iPhone model?

The model of your phone is also indicated on the box:

And on the phone itself, from the back:

What models are adapted for Russia (in the repair or replacement of other models can be refused, and there may also be problems with LTE or cellular communications): iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus . Models A1778 and A1784 iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus . Models A1688 and A1687 iPhone SE . Models A1723 and A1724 iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus . Models A1586 and A1524 iPhone 5s . Model A1457.

4. Refurbished from Apple

“Refurbished” iPhones (or restored) are devices that were previously sold, but then returned to Apple due to the defect discovered. Either users exchanged for new ones within the framework of the shares, or returned during the first pair of weeks of use. The peculiarity of the “real” restored iPhone is that it went through a complete check and replacement of the screen, body and battery at the Apple factory.

Such models are usually 15-25% cheaper. Moreover, both new models, and those that are no longer produced.

All IPhone restored have the same guarantee as ordinary iPhone - that is, a year (in Russia - two), plus free telephone consultations in the first 90 days. If a warranty incident occurs with Refurbished an iPhone, Apple will repair it for free in an authorized service center or simply return the money.

How is the process of “restoration” of such iPhone at Apple factories

All iPhones that fall under the recovery procedure undergo a thorough diagnosis and are subject to performance tests according to the same requirements as tests for new goods. In the device, all problem parts are replaced, and they must also install new housing and display. Next, the iPhone returns with the marks “like new” to shelves of stores with an official guarantee.

The restored product does not externally differ from the new one, with the exception of packaging. All such goods are now supplied in simple white boxes with the guarantee of "Apple Certified Refurbished".

Such an iPhone receives a new serial number, as well as a new number is assigned to each replaced part. Actual software is installed on the gadget. Each product is supplied with an original operating system and a standard software set.

Pros:

-The phone is 15-20% cheaper

- The device has passed a complete check and replacement of the main parts at the official Apple plant

Cons:

- You buy a phone that has already been restored. Although at the official Apple plant.

Where to see which iPhone you buy: new or restored?

Go to the phone settings: “Settings → Main → About this device”. The model number is displayed there. You need to check the first letters at the beginning of the serial number:

"M" means that the gadget is new, bought in the store.

“N” - originally decorated in warehouses as a model for replacement, can be a new device, or maybe “Refurbished”.

“F” means that the smartphone is definitely from the restored, that is, “Refurbished”.

5. Chinese Refurbished

This is an iPhone clone. The Chinese or underground services buy “dead” iPhones. They take the only part that it will not be possible to fake - the motherboard - and add living parts to it, such as the working battery, new in appearance, but a plastic non -original case. Next, they are packed in a new box, which they themselves do. They report a kit in the form of Chinese headphones and charging, and sold under the guise of a new apparatus. Who has less impudence - under the guise of Refurbished phone.

Such a phone is not easy to distinguish from the original. What to watch first of all: a poor -quality box and packaging, crawling fonts, small gaps between the case and the screen and other visual disabilities.

Cons:

- Such a phone is one big minus

Pros:

- No

Once again, briefly:

1. The “white” PCT models bought in Russia from official partners have a guarantee not one, but for two years.

2. Models purchased in Russia in unofficial stores (which are full of Yandex.Market) or in Europe, but with the number of the model adapted for Russia - have a guarantee of 1 year. They can be repaired in Russia in SC as well as RST model.

3. Models from the USA and other countries (except Europe) can be repaired under warranty only in the country where this model is officially sold. Well, or for money in any service center. In rare cases, the world guarantee, which is also 1 year, can be extended to such phones.

4. Never trust only the appearance of the phone and its box. Check IMEI, model number, call statistics.

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