What does the original iPhone 6 box look like? What is the obvious difference between the Chinese copy of the iPhone and the original?

The original iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus from Apple can always be distinguished from Chinese counterfeits. Even taking into account 100% external similarity, there are a number of parameters that will reveal the authenticity of the device. First of all, you should pay attention to the characteristics that often attract buyers.

Original iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus CANNOT HAVE:

• support 2 SIM cards;
• slots for memory cards;
• mobile TV;
• USB connector;
• FM radio;
• stylus;
• retractable antennas;
• removable housing cover.

If all this is not found in the device and the appearance of the model does not cause any doubts, it is worth checking the authenticity of the software platform itself - the original operating system iOS can only be installed on Apple smartphones, all fakes, at best, work on Android with special shells designed for iOS.

(left - App Store, right - Google Play)

Even if you were not familiar with Apple’s OS before purchasing and purchased a supported device with an activated account, it is not difficult to identify the authenticity - just open the App Store. In the case of a fake, the Google Play Market will be activated, the design of which is radically different from the Apple service.

The most win-win option for identifying a fake is serial number check, for which you will need another device with a network connection. On iPhone you need to go to the menu Settings -> General -> About this device and find the line Serial number. Next, on any other gadget, follow this link (Apple’s official website) and enter the hardware serial number you discovered in the box. After clicking “Continue” in the case of a real iPhone 6/6 Plus, the screen will display the model, memory capacity, and other information, but with a fake you will receive a message: “Unfortunately, this serial number is not correct. Please check your data and try again."

These are not all the ways to determine the originality of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus; a fake can be detected through connecting to iTunes, accessing iCloud and many other ways. The most basic options are considered to be checking the operating system and serial number; with their help, you can confirm or deny the authenticity of the device by 146%.

The concept of unoriginality will inevitably cause an unhealthy grin on the face of even the average user, let alone real genuine disgust in a pedantic perfectionist. Nevertheless, the modern “the devil is not as scary as he is painted” - high-quality replicas have every right to exist. This is especially true in cases of lack of an original alternative, which almost all users of Apple mobile electronics have encountered. This material will dot all the i's for those who decided to replace - pitfalls and possible problems.

So what is the difference between the original iPhone 6 case and the non-original one?

General appearance from the outside

The general appearance of the original iPhone 6 case and the non-original case on the outside is almost identical. In the second case, the plastic separating the antenna units in the presented case is black, but it can also be white - as on the original silver case. The joint between plastic and aluminum is pleasant to the touch. Finding the difference between the original iPhone 6 case and the non-original one will be very difficult.

General appearance inside

In the inside of the non-original iPhone 6 case, hidden from the user’s eyes, the differences are much more noticeable. An experienced craftsman will immediately notice the slightly carelessly poured plastic and the difference in the operation of the CNC machine. However, these visual differences will definitely not affect the operation of the device as a whole - you can be sure of that.

Shiny border - facet - on the speaker and microphone openings

Upon closer inspection, you will notice that, unlike the original iPhone 6 case, the non-original case does not have shiny edges - facets - on the openings of the speakers and microphone.

Foam seals

The non-original iPhone 6 case does not have foam seals, including those that protect the camera from dust. All of them are transferred by an experienced technician from the original case when replacing. The flash in a colored housing in Chinese style is fixed with a couple of dots of glue.

Holes for buttons and SIM card holder

The holes for the buttons and SIM card holder in the non-original iPhone 6 case are made almost perfectly, including the facets. The buttons in them move as smoothly and pleasantly as possible - that’s why you can hear that “correct” click.

Apple logo

The Apple logo is the most significant difference between the non-original iPhone 6 case and the original one - it may sink slightly or protrude above the surface. Such defects are corrected as much as possible by EtoService specialists during replacement. Over the many years of experience of our service center specialists, we have never seen a logo perfectly made by the Chinese - the only exception may be the products of the Foxconn plant, whose employees produce all components for the iPhone. However, it should be noted that such defects are often found in the original cases for the iPhone 6, which can be considered the norm for such a technology for fixing the logo in the case.

Inscriptions

The inscriptions at the bottom of the non-original case for the iPhone 6 are made similarly to the original solution - they are made with a laser and contain the name of the phone, which, of course, differs from the user one. The biggest difference in the execution of the inscriptions is the font used.

Camera hole

The camera hole in the non-original iPhone 6 case has the necessary facet, but it differs from the original solution in color. The glass used to protect the camera does not have an oleophobic coating, so you will have to wipe it more often.

Measurements

The dimensions of the non-original iPhone 6 case replicate the original solution by 99.98%, which is its undoubted advantage. The width of the color case is 67.012 mm - the difference reaches an insignificant value of 0.017%. The thickness of the aluminum is 0.7 mm - there is no difference at all, so the non-original case has the same strength and rigidity.

Thus, non-original colored cases for iPhone 6, which are used by our company’s specialists for replacement, do not have significant differences and are suitable for use - in comparison with the original ones, they can be rated 8/10. However, it should be noted that non-original cases may differ significantly, depending on the manufacturing company. All factory replacement housings are meticulously checked by our service workers. Of the last batch of 100 pieces received, 79 were sent back - the rest were as close to the original as possible.

Is it worth changing the case to a colored one?

We cannot answer this question unequivocally; everyone must make their own decision. We, in turn, have created favorable conditions for this:

• — disassembly and assembly of the phone into a new case is carried out by professionals;
• — cases of excellent quality, each case is selected;
• — large assortment in stock;
• — guarantee for the assembly of the phone for each client.

Proven methods.

The more popular Apple devices become, the more often you can see cheap Chinese counterfeits of original smartphones. And if a few years ago a fake could be identified by the characteristic crack of the case or a poor-quality picture on the display, now craftsmen are churning out almost perfect copies of the iPhone. So how can you avoid falling for scammers and buying “leftist”?

The easiest way out is to buy an iPhone from an authorized dealer. The method is obvious, but it’s not suitable for everyone, because sometimes you want to buy a gadget, but you only have enough money for a used model. But in any case, if the situation persists, then it is better to save up and take an original and legally “clean” (I think there is no need to remind you about the frequent theft of phones) iPhone in a specialized store - this is the official Apple reseller in Russia.

However, if you have your eye on a model on an ad website, a la Avito, and have seriously decided to purchase the model second-hand, then you need to know several distinctive features.

Checking the serial number

Whether you go to buy an iPhone alone or with a friend, be sure to arm yourself with a smartphone or tablet (you can even run Android) with Internet access. This is necessary for an absolutely accurate check of the originality of the purchased device. What should be done?

Step 1. Go to the iPhone menu " Settings» → « Basic» →« About this device" and find the item " Serial number».

Step 2. From your device, follow this link. The link leads to the official Apple website in the section for checking serial numbers.

Step 3. In the window under the inscription “ Enter the hardware serial number"Indicate the serial number of the device being tested and click " Continue» .

Step 4: If the iPhone is not Chinese, you will see its model and other information, such as whether you can get Apple phone support. Otherwise, you will see the message “ Unfortunately, this serial number is not correct. Please check your data and try again.", which means it’s better to bypass this would-be seller.

Be careful when entering the serial number of the device, because due to an error in one character, you may think badly of the person and be left without a brand new (or used) iPhone.

Opening our eyes wider

No matter how high-quality the iPhone replica is, the creators of the clones are technically unable to do everything exactly like Apple’s. Therefore, even with a quick glance, without resorting to checking the serial number of the device, you can identify a fake. You need to pay attention to the following details:

• There should not be any hieroglyphs, misspelled words or other calligraphic errors in the system.
• On the back cover of the device there should be the following inscriptions: iPhone, Designed by Apple in California, Assembled in China, model number, certification marks (as in the picture).
• An iPhone cannot have an antenna.
• The iPhone also cannot have two SIM cards, a built-in memory card and charging from USB and mini-USB.
• The back cover of any iPhone model cannot be removed until the securing screws are unscrewed.

Another quick way to identify a fake

A very simple and easy method - take your iPhone in your hands and go to the standard application App Store. Any, even the coolest Chinese iPhone will be forced to transfer you to Google Play, an application store for Android devices.

This is what the App Store should look like:

This is what Google Play looks like:

In addition, you will not be able to find most Apple branded applications on Google Play. Try to search for applications such as Keynote, iMovie, Pages, Numbers, Apple Store - if they are not in the store, then this means that this is a fake, not an original iPhone.

Another sure way to identify a Chinese iPhone

Well, I would like to end this article with one more surefire method that will reveal even the most inveterate Chinese geniuses. To do this, you will need a laptop or personal computer (if the seller came to sell the iPhone directly to your home) with iTunes installed. You can download iTunes from the official Apple website.

The thing is that when you connect your iPhone to your computer and turn on iTunes, the program should detect the device and try to synchronize it. If iTunes is silent like a guerrilla, most likely they are trying to slip you a fake, be careful.

Read more about how to distinguish a real iPhone from a fake on our forum topic.

Hi all! When buying such an expensive device as an iPhone, you always want to save money. Is it logical? Naturally. However, all official sellers often have approximately the same prices (recommended by Apple), which means that in order to buy cheaper, you have to turn to little-known stores or private advertisements.

And this is where an unpleasant surprise may await you and me, when the joy of the purchase may be replaced by disappointment that the device will turn out to be a genuine Chinese counterfeit. Therefore, it is better to prepare in advance and know the signs by which you can easily distinguish a real iPhone from a fake one. Which? Now we'll find out!

Since there are a huge number of “Chinese” iPhones, there are also a lot of signs by which they can be recognized - it makes no sense to indicate all of them, I will give only those that will absolutely accurately (and most importantly - quickly!) help you identify a fake iPhone.

What should be done?

• Check IMEI () - or (where it was purchased, is there a guarantee, what model, etc.). Naturally, if you enter a number and there is no information on it, then this is a reason to refuse the purchase. However, there is a certain nuance - some Chinese manufacturers manage to write the serial number from a real iPhone into a fake one, so you need to be quite careful and not limit yourself to this method.
• Just an ideal option - (laptop) and connect a smartphone to it. If the iPhone is original, iTunes will recognize it and allow you to work with it. The guarantee, as they say, is 100 percent, but you don’t always have a computer at hand :(
• The App Store must be present in the smartphone menu. Talk about the fact that it has been removed, you need to install it yourself, it is not in this version - complete nonsense. Run it - it should look like this.
• Please note that there are other standard applications from Apple in the menu - kiosk, tips, mail (find out!). Friends from the Middle Kingdom, as a rule, do not bother themselves much with copying them and something may be missing, but they should all be “in place” - that’s a fact!
• One of the simplest and most effective ways is to turn on the device, open the main menu and pay attention to the calendar and clock icons. The calendar should display the current date (if it is, of course), if not, then it should indicate the date that is currently in the iOS system. And the clock icon shows the time and the second hand “runs”. Always. It is in the menu, without going into the application. This is not and cannot be the case with any, even the highest quality Chinese counterfeit. This means that a quick glance at the device’s screen is enough to distinguish the original iPhone.

As you can see, there is nothing particularly complicated - authentication verification should not take much time.

About such things as the presence of two SIM cards, memory cards, a television antenna, “native” American assembly (by the way, find out where they are manufactured

After each presentation of smartphones from Apple, Chinese manufacturers rush to create cheaper and lower quality analogues of the iPhone. Previously, it was easy to distinguish a Chinese counterfeit from an original product: poor assembly, low-quality display, cheap case materials. Modern manufacturers in China manage to create such exact copies that they are impossible to distinguish at first glance. But it’s possible!

There are several methods for distinguishing an original iPhone 6/iPhone 6+ smartphone from a fake invention:

1. By appearance.
2. By device serial number.
3. According to software content.

Genuine Apple devices do not support:

There should be no Chinese characters on the device body or on the charging cable. Apple labels all devices and accessories exclusively in English.

Determine the real smartphone by serial number

This method is the most effective and win-win. To use it, you need another gadget with an Internet connection.

The serial number of the original iPhone will allow you to display the model, memory capacity, detailed information about the device’s hardware components, warranty periods and other data known only to the manufacturer. When testing the number of a fake smartphone, the user will receive the message shown in the photo.

How do software platforms differ?

Only original iOS is installed in Apple smartphones. Counterfeits run on the Android operating system with special shells graphically modified for iOS. Even an inexperienced user who has not previously been familiar with the OS from Apple developers will be able to distinguish these two products: just launch the App Store (application store). The counterfeit iPhone will enable Google Play Market, the interface of which is radically different from the App Store service. A fake can also be detected when establishing access to iCloud or when connecting to iTunes.

The appearance of the operating system can also be misleading. It is worth checking all menu items carefully, because Chinese manufacturers often make mistakes when Russifying a smartphone. If you find a flaw in the icon signature, you have an iPhone 6(s)/iPhone 6+ clone in your hands.

If during the purchasing process it is not possible to study the smartphone in detail, turn it on, and the packaging is carefully sealed, carefully examine the code printed on the box. There should be no hieroglyphs on it! When opening the packaging, be sure to match the serial number in the iPhone menu with the number on the sticker - they must be identical.