Xiaomi has gained a lot of popularity among the smartphone companies. One after another, Xiaomi has forced the smartphone market to be reshaped by bringing good smartphones to the market at low prices. Along with the popularity of this smartphone company's phones are also a lot of clone or fake smartphones in the market. So when buying a new or second hand Xiaomi phone must be taken into consideration. Here are 7 ways to recognize real and fake Xiaomi phones: -
1) Me Verification App:
Xiaomi is quite aware of fake Xiaomi phones. Xiaomi has an app called MI Verification App, which can detect real and fake Xiaomi phones through some automated tests.
To verify genuine and counterfeit Xiaomi phone through Mi Verification app:
* Download the app first
* Launch the app and turn on the "Turn On Performance Mode" option
* Select Scan & Verify option
* Access this link using another phone or computer and scan the provided QR code
* Then the app will do some tests to know if your phone is real or fake.
Note that many Xiaomi users have reported that the app is not working properly on their smartphones. If the method does not work on your phone, you can follow the other ways below.
2) Xiaomi phone verification with serial number:
There is a product label on the back of the phone box. However, if you purchase the phone from a third party store or reseller, this label may not be available. If your phone has an authentication label on the back of the box, there will be a code. If you go to the link http://www.mi.com/verify/ with the code and enter it, you will know whether your phone is real or fake.
3) MIUI ROM version:
Most fake Xiaomi phones have custom Android skin installed. Enter the About Phone section of the phone's Settings app. The MIUI version of your phone will be given in the mentioned section. Google to find out which MIUI version your phone should have and match it to make sure your phone is genuine or fake.
4) Benchmark Test:
Install the AnTuTu benchmarking app. Test your phone's benchmark. Make a note of the score you get and Google it to match the benchmark test score you got with the benchmark score you got for your phone. If there is a big difference in the score, then you have to understand that your phone is not real.
5) Price comparison:
One of the most important things to keep in mind when buying a phone is the price of the phone. Whether new or second hand, when buying a phone, make sure that you are buying the phone at a fair price. Some sellers may sell the phone with a small discount due to the campaign. However, additional discounts can also be a cause for suspicion. So when buying a phone, you must consider the price of the phone.
6) In-box accessories:
When buying a new Xiaomi phone, make sure you get the accessories you need with the box. Also make sure that the box of the purchased phone is also Xiaomi's authentic box.
6) Antutu Officer App:
Download the AnTuTu Officer app. It works just like the My Authentication app. The app scans and verifies whether the phone is genuine or counterfeit by confirming the original hardware that your phone is supposed to have.