Buying an iPhone in chain stores is a rather expensive business. Therefore, many people prefer to do it "hand-held". How, then, can you tell the original iPhone from a fake?
Each new iPhone model in Russia is becoming more and more popular. This is explained by the presence of all advanced technologies and functions in this gadget. But at the same time, the price for it is gradually growing up. So people start to buy older models from each other several times cheaper. This popularity of the iPhone also attracts Chinese companies that are trying to create some semblance of these smartphones. Therefore, when buying from hand, you should carefully examine the device and make sure of its original quality.
How to understand that this is the original iPhone
If a person has used a real smartphone from Apple at least once, it will not be difficult for him to distinguish it from a Chinese counterfeit. Otherwise, you will have to resort to a more detailed examination.
The original iPhone should be packed in a high-quality cardboard box with even corners and a mandatory sticker with the model name, serial number, and so on. The kit should include: charger, headphones, USB adapter, paper clip for removing the SIM card tray, technical documentation. Each component must be packed in a separate bag and occupy its own specific place in the box. These are all the little things that you still need to pay attention to.
Now for the smartphone itself. It must have one SIM card tray. The Chinese version may have two or three of them in one device. Also, the original does not have any retractable antenna to amplify the signal, and the rechargeable battery is built into the device itself and cannot be removed, which cannot be said about a fake.
The logo on the back of the gadget should not be a sticker.
Also, a real iPhone does not come with a stylus. When you turn on the phone, no Chinese words should pop up on the screen. Also, a real iPhone has a very sensitive sensor. Therefore, when working with it, you do not need to make an effort to switch to a new screen. The original smartphone has a display with a very high pixel density and excellent clarity.
The greatest attention should be paid to the Russified menu. There should be no mistakes or shortcomings in it. For example, in the "Settings - General" menu there should be an item "Firmware update". It does not exist in the Chinese version.
The Chinese have learned to make counterfeits for the products of all famous brands. IPhones are no exception. But, nevertheless, it is not so difficult to distinguish an original from a fake, even at home.
