How to Spot a Fake iPhone 5

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Inspect the packaging.. Compare the MEID and IMEI on the packaging with those in the iPhone.. Check the back logo.

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Inspect the packaging.

Step 1

Inspect the packaging.

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Compare the MEID and IMEI on the packaging with those in the iPhone.

Step 2

Compare the MEID and IMEI on the packaging with those in the iPhone.

3

Check the back logo.

Step 3

Check the back logo.

4

Check the device serial number on the Apple website.

Step 4

Check the device serial number on the Apple website.

5

Compare the device side-by-side with an authentic iPhone 5.

Step 5

Compare the device side-by-side with an authentic iPhone 5.

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