Due to the huge popularity of Samsung, we decided to tell you how to identify an original phone from fakes and not be mistaken with the choice. Everything is quite simple, but first things first.
First, let's understand what phones you can find on the Russian market and what you can "run into". There are several types of smartphones that we would like to protect you from buying. It -
- The so-called EUROTEST telephones (smartphones released for the foreign market, most often for the Asian).
- Refresh (well, or refurbished phones, devices that were assembled from two or more defective phones).
- Fakes (just Chinese copies of famous phones).
Eurotest phones
Let's start, perhaps, with the lesser of evils, namely the so-called Eurotest. All of you perfectly understand that Samsung produces phones not only for the Russian market, but also for the countries of Asia, Europe and America. Most often it is the same phone, but with local firmware. The maximum that you can run into when buying a foreign phone is the optimization curve of the Russian menu, and in the worst case, foreign mobile communication standards (in other words, you may not have Russian 4G, which is quite unpleasant). But here we can face another problem. If your phone breaks down, and the store shirks away from warranty obligations, then the burden of expensive repairs will fall on your shoulders, since the Russian representative office of the company accepts for servicing only devices manufactured for our market. It is extremely easy to distinguish ROSTEST. Let's start with the box. In most models, the name of the color should be in Russian, and the box should contain instructions in Russian (do not forget that the manufacturer does not complete all devices with instructions and it is better to check with the seller immediately if it is included in the kit). The next one is of course the serial number of the phone. https://www.samsung.com
For complete confidence, it is better to call 8-800-555-55-55 , and just punch the number in the official service center. The next way is to drive in the service code * # 7353 #, this command is absent on the stock android, but it is on Samsung phones. If you see such a menu, then everything is fine.
I want to say right away that you can distinguish the original at a price. You perfectly understand that the official ROSTEST cannot cost less than a certain minimum, and if, for example, you see a Samsung Galaxy S7 for 20-25 thousand rubles, then with almost one hundred percent certainty I can say that this is definitely not growth. I want to tell you right away that all Samsung mobile phones in our online store are growing.
Refresh
Almost every second Samsung mobile phone buyer asks us if the phone is refreshed. And here we can tell you with absolute certainty that all phones in our online store are brand new. It is quite easy to check this. If you have a normal phone in front of you, then the first thing: all the details should be perfectly cut, and by eye you should not notice cracks and uneven lines. Serial numbers on the phone itself, on the box and on the service code * # 06 # should match. Refurbished phones can be dangerous because often the assembly of the so-called REFRESHES is not done by specialists or simply by people who are aimed only at profit. And almost anything can be installed in the phone. Most often these are Chinese copies of screens and low-quality batteries. This can not only affect the durability of the phone, but also cause a fire (in case of poor quality batteries.)
Chinese copies.
And of course, the worst thing in our article is the Chinese copies of phones. I want to make a reservation right away that the word copy is not applicable to these phones, it is better to use the word fake.
You can find many fake Samsung phones in the Russian market. I’ll say even more difficult to say how many types and types of counterfeits are sold by dishonest sellers. Most often, these phones cost almost half the price of the original, and, according to many, "do not differ from the original."
Let's deal with this issue. Of course, each of us wants to save money and, if there is no difference, why pay more. But I want to upset you - of course there is a difference. The first is, of course, the build quality itself, the second is performance, and the third is the quality of the components.
Counterfeits can be divided into two large groups.
- The cheapest (from 6,000 to 15,000 rubles).
- And the middle class (anything worth more than 15 thousand.)
You certainly understand that now I rely primarily on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and its copies.
It's not worth talking about cheap fakes. They are very easy to distinguish from the original. Often they are made of low-quality materials and they contain something that should not be in the original, namely a TV with an antenna, a stylus, etc. If you see this, then you shouldn't waste your time and money. This phone will not serve you faithfully, but most likely it will break down in 2-3 months.
The next class is middle class fakes. In such phones, the Chinese try to recreate the original as much as possible and do not even skimp on materials.
It is much more difficult to identify such a phone, but it is still possible. The algorithm of actions is the same as with the definition of EUROTEST and refreshe. A fake will not break through on the original site and, of course, will not respond to branded service commands, plus you can understand whether the original is in front of you for localizing the firmware. In real phones, it is ideally translated into Russian and you will not find typos and outright crap in it. You can of course ask me what are the fears of fakes, and I will answer you that in them you will find all the problems of the previous groups. Here and low-quality components and of course the lack of service, and plus to this the copies are noticeably lagging behind the original about performance.
To determine what's inside your new phone, use benchmarks (AnTuTu, Geekbench), which will show you what kind of filling is installed in the device and, in general, who made the phone.
So, let's summarize. You can save money when buying a Samsung phone, but you need to follow a few simple rules.
- Buy only ROSTEST (so as not to run into problems during service).
- When purchasing, punch the serial number of your device.
- Be sure to check the integrity of the case and the workmanship.
- Remember that the serial numbers on the phone, box and on the service command * # 06 # must match.
By following these simple rules, you can buy a really high-quality phone at an adequate price. I want to remind you that we only sell official Samsung phones and are ready for any quality checks.
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As expected, the buyer will be provided with a full warranty package consisting of warranty from the manufacturerwith which you can contact customer service centers for service repairs, and we also provide purchases with our own store guarantee, which allows return or exchange the device within the first two weeks from the date of purchase.
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We understand the markings and trade designations of modern gadgets.
Smartphones marked Rostest and EAC differ in cost from Eurotest devices. The latter are also called - their purchase is financially profitable, but the buyer will not have to calculate the warranty obligations from the manufacturer. The purchase of devices without Rostest certification and labeling requires deep knowledge from the buyer. The likelihood of being cheated is high enough, but the difference in price for smartphones is worth exploring the topic.
In large retail chains, for example, Eldorado, M.Video and Svyaznoy, you can purchase devices with Rostest or EAC certification. These markings confirm the legality of importing phones into the country and the devices passing testing for compliance with the standards adopted in the Russian Federation. Such marking minimizes the risk of purchasing a smartphone with a factory defect or not adapted to the region of purchase.
EAC is a standard for products admissible for sale in the countries of the Customs Union. Both certificates are identical and confirm the quality and originality of the imported goods.
Rostest and Eurotest
The term Eurotest appeared in opposition to Rostest and is used to refer to phones that entered the country without paying duties and taxes. Such devices have not been tested for compliance with quality standards and are deprived of an official warranty. However, neither the quality of the product nor its properties change if the device is original. As a rule, the seller himself provides a guarantee for such devices, and not an official service center.
Another feature of uncertified phones is considered to be a non-standard network plug for our country. To use the original charger, you may need an adapter for our socket - this is probably familiar to those who ordered smartphones in China... When buying an original product without a Rostest certificate, you can notice a difference in characteristics. There is a possibility that the smartphone supplied for the American or European market will not work in all 4G bands. This is due to differences in communication standards in different countries.
Gray models may differ from certified software and updates. If a phone was manufactured for a specific country, chances are that outside of that country it will not be able to receive software updates over the air. In this case, you will either have to use an outdated firmware version, or install updates manually.
How to distinguish a fake?
It happens that the word "Eurotest" hides the so-called counterfeit - non-original products of dubious quality and origin. When buying a smartphone with such markings, it is important to thoroughly study the appearance and characteristics of the model. If possible, it is necessary to test the device in special software, for example, GeekBench, CPU-Z or AIDA64, and make sure that the product is original, although it was not produced for the Russian market.
Many manufacturers offer to check the authenticity of their products on their official websites. By entering the serial number of the smartphone (IMEI) into the appropriate form, you can be sure of its originality and get rid of doubts when buying.
The flagship of the 2017 sample inherited the main design features from its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. At the same time, much in his appearance has changed beyond recognition. Let's not get ahead of ourselves and consider the updated version of the top device in more detail.
Huge screen
The first thing that attracts attention is the huge smartphone screen - with a 6.2 "diagonal, it occupies about 84% of the front panel area, bending to the side edges. But this does not make the gadget a giant, since the minimal frames around the display contribute to a comfortable grip on the smartphone. The screen is built. using the well-proven proprietary SuperAMOLED technology, which is famous for its deep black color and low power consumption when displaying black pixels, which made it possible to display the current date and time on the locked display.
Power reserve
Used as a hardware platform "Hardware" has a significant power reserve not only for the near, but also for the long term... All existing games and applications will run on a smartphone with maximum graphics parameters. The photo component of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus deserves no less flattering words - the main camera module of the gadget deservedly exposes it in the light of the best camera phone on the market. The selfie camera also gives a very good result, and its equipment has a fast autofocus.
Endless pros
The smartphone has so many strengths that you can list them indefinitely. These include identification of the owner of the device by fingerprint and iris of the eye, full dust and moisture protection of the case (compliance with the IP68 standard), support for fast and wireless charging, the presence of a USB Type-C connector and many other advantages. But the only serious disadvantage of the model is the inconvenient location of the fingerprint sensor, which has moved from the front panel to the back of the smartphone. When groping it blindly, your finger tries to stain the camera's "eye", which is side by side with the fingerprint scanner.
Sink into the soul
Music lovers will be pleased with the equipment of the device with high-quality AKG headphones. Also, many will like the built-in voice assistant Bixby, whose mission is to facilitate the interaction of the smartphone user with applications and settings, as well as search for the necessary information by voice request. Finally, I would like to highlight the attractive appearance of the device - no wonder the label "style icon" stuck to it from the first days after the announcement.
When purchasing a new mobile phone, you should always pay attention not only to its technical characteristics and price, but also to the warranty conditions and the legality of its import. Rostest or Eurotest can determine the last two parameters. Today we will determine which standard is better.
If you see the Rostest sign on your smartphone, then you should know that this device was imported into Russia legally directly by the manufacturer or by other authorized persons. What does this mean? First, such a smartphone will definitely have a certificate of conformity. Secondly, it is completely safe to use, and the repair service of the device can be carried out at any service center of the manufacturer. For example, you bought a smartphone in Moscow, but it broke in Saratov. You don't have to go back to Moscow to repair your phone, just contact the service center in Saratov.
Eurotest is not entirely legal import of mobile phones, and not through official delivery channels, but bypassing them. When purchasing such a smartphone, be prepared for the fact that you will not receive a reliable guarantee, and the manufacturer will not repair your device using it. In fact, Eurotest is not a quality mark, it just covers up a counterfeit product. The most interesting is the fact that a guarantee is issued to the user when buying a smartphone, only that it is not tied to any service center, and it is not known whether such a guarantee will be valid six months later.
In order not to fall into the trap, it is necessary to carefully monitor under which sign the phone is being sold. Sellers often try to deceive buyers in every way, especially online stores, because they hope that after the goods are delivered, the happy consumer will not even notice the unofficial origin of the device. The very first difference between a legally imported smartphone and an unofficial one is the presence of a box and instructions in Russian. If the phone is sold in a box with the inscriptions in English, then this indicates the Eurotest mark.
Secondly, the user can purchase products with the Rostest mark in two ways - order via the Internet or come to the seller's office on his own. Smartphones with the Eurotest mark are sold in the markets or on the Internet, but you will not find the manufacturer's store. Please note that the websites do not even indicate the addresses of stores where you can drive up to buy goods. Naturally, nobody wants to take risks.
The smartphones themselves are no different. The difference between Rostest and Eurotest marks is in delivery channels and warranty service. If you do not strive to get a proprietary guarantee and want to save several thousand rubles, then you can safely take a smartphone with the Eurotest sign. Well, if a restful sleep is more dear to you, then immediately purchase Rostest phones. We remind you that there will be inscriptions in Russian in their passport and on the box.
As for the price, it is very easy to give the following example. The Galaxy Nexus smartphone was sold with Rostest at a price of 29,990 rubles, while the Eurotest version of the smartphone costs 19,000 rubles. The Galaxy Note phablet was sold in the official showroom with Rostest for 34,000 rubles, although the Eurotest option could be found for only 21,000 rubles. The difference is at least a third of the cost.
