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Checking Android phone specs: compare them with the listing and box

Checking an Android phone’s specs is especially useful when buying or selling second-hand: you compare what the listing or box says with what the phone shows. The model number, storage, RAM, Android version and IMEI are shown in settings; menu names vary by manufacturer.

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Key points
  • The model number shows the exact version.
  • The IMEI is shown by dialling *#06#.
  • The IMEI on the phone should match the box and invoice.
  • The security patch date shows whether updates have been installed.
  • Settings do not show the state of the screen or cameras.

01Where is each detail shown?

DetailWhere to lookCompare with
Model name and numberSettings › About phoneBox label, invoice
Storage and RAMSettings › About phone or StorageThe listing
Android version and security patchSettings › About phone (Software information on Samsung)Whether it is up to date
IMEIDial *#06# in the Phone appBox and invoice
Battery stateSettings › Battery (varies by maker)What you expect from it

Menu names vary by manufacturer and Android version.

02What to watch when comparing

  1. Model number. Different versions are sold under the same name (e.g. 4G and 5G); the number shows the exact version.
  2. IMEI match. The IMEI shown on the phone should be the same as on the box and invoice. In Turkey, you can check the registration status with the IMEI query service on e-Devlet.
  3. Security patch date. A very old date may show the phone has not been updated for a long time.
  4. Storage. The free space shown is less than the total because of the space used by system files.

The steps for viewing specs in the menus are in how to check phone specs, and finding the model name in how to tell what your phone’s model is.

03What settings do not show

Settings show information, not the state of the parts. Shadows or stains on the screen, blurry cameras, a loose charging port and the speaker sound need to be tested separately. How to see the battery state is in check Android battery health.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

Where is an Android phone’s model number shown?

Under Settings › About phone; it is also on the label on the box. Menu names vary by manufacturer.

02

How do I find the IMEI number?

Dial *#06# in the Phone app; the IMEI appears on the screen.

03

What should I check in the specs when buying a second-hand Android phone?

Compare the model number, the IMEI match, storage, the security patch date and the battery state with the listing.

04

Why does the storage in settings look smaller?

System files take up part of the storage, so the free space is less than the total.

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