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This article consists of two parts: * Distinguishing between genuine and imported, used iPhones * Distinguishing between genuine and imported, new iPhones
Buying an iPhone has become incredibly easy nowadays, but it's easy to confuse the concepts of genuine iPhones and imported (or unofficial) iPhones due to the marketing strategies employed by many businesses. Similar to the guidance on checking the origin of an iPhone provided by Mytour.vn in a previous article on verifying the iPhone's origin, it's essential to recognize and differentiate between genuine and imported iPhones for buyers to secure their rights when purchasing an iPhone in Vietnam.
How to differentiate between genuine and imported iPhones?
As mentioned earlier, there is a plethora of diverse information about 'genuine iPhones.' So, how do you distinguish between a used genuine iPhone and a recently purchased one?
* How to Differentiate Genuine and Imported iPhones: For Used iPhones
To distinguish between genuine and imported iPhones that have been used, users can identify them through the Model number. Here, we'll precisely know the device's origin and source by checking the model type. To perform the check and differentiate between genuine and imported iPhones, follow these steps:
Step 1: On the device screen, access Settings and choose General settings.
Step 2: Next, select About here, and we can identify genuine iPhones by checking the Model specifications as shown below.
For genuine iPhones, the model type at the end will be displayed as VN/A as shown in the image.
* How to Differentiate Genuine and Imported iPhones: For New iPhones
Distinguishing between genuine and imported iPhones when purchasing new ones includes:
- Device Box Exterior:
- For genuine iPhones
+ With the device box exterior, we can easily observe the Part Number with the last character as VN/A.
Additionally, there will be an import label from Apple Vietnam Limited Liability Company.
+ Additionally, the specifications on the back of the box will be written in Vietnamese.
+ Furthermore, the user manual inside the box is also written in Vietnamese.
- Meanwhile, for imported iPhones
+ In the Part Number section, the last character won't be VN/A. For example: ZP/A, LL/A...
+ The specifications on the back of the box will be written in a different language.
+ There will be no import label from Apple Vietnam Limited Liability Company on the box, and it will be from a different distributor.
For other iPhone distributors, it's just regular officially imported goods.
* Genuine products available in Vietnam
As seen in the picture, Officially imported devices to Vietnam, although meeting the price and standard requirements, cannot meet the design for Vietnam as well as the warranty and accompanying accessories.
Specifically, genuine iPhone devices will have a 12-month warranty exchange policy.
Along with that, the accessories are incomplete, and do not meet the standards for use in Vietnam (most notably the 3-pin charger commonly seen with non-genuine iPhones)
So, we have just learned how to identify and differentiate between genuine and parallel-imported (imported) iPhones that meet the current needs of users. Hopefully, through this article, you will know if your device is a genuine iPhone or not, as well as prepare the necessary knowledge when buying a genuine iPhone. Additionally, you can check the iPhone's IMEI to verify more accurately. You can refer to the 'check iPhone IMEI' article to do this.
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If you're considering purchasing a used iPhone to meet your current needs, you can explore the 'tips' for buying a used iPhone through the article on checking a used iPhone before buying. This will help you choose a good used iPhone for yourself.
