Learn how to recognize fake Samsung phones. Avoid buying a non-genuine Galaxy S22 Ultra with these tips.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is one of the most sought-after devices on the market, so you need to be very careful when making your purchase to ensure that you are buying a legitimate model. To avoid headaches and unnecessary expenses, you can follow some basic tips.
So, check out below how to recognize fake Samsung cell phones. See the main features of the Korean brand's original devices.
Note the details
One of the best ways to identify a Galaxy S22 Ultra false is to observe the details of the device. After all, devices of unknown origin will have much lower build quality and, therefore, may have burrs or poor quality fittings throughout their structure.
Furthermore, the original model still has a matte finish, with a construction that includes reinforced aluminum and glass parts. Therefore, plastic phones that look like the S22 Ultra are definitely fake. Another very direct way to find out the authenticity of a device is to find its IMEI number, which should be on the packaging. Once you find the numerical sequence, simply enter it in the Legal Cell Phone Consultation portal. If the IMEI is not found, you can get it by opening your phone's dialer and typing the string *#06#.
Operating system
You can recognize signs of a fake Galaxy S22 Ultra directly in the device's operating system. If it slows down frequently and for no apparent reason, it could be a hacked model. After all, a legitimate smartphone has enough performance to perform almost any task without any major problems.
You should also find the “About” section in your device’s settings menu. It should have an updated version of the operating system, with Android 12 (and One UI 4 interface) or 13 (One UI 5). The camera section can also reveal important information about the device, especially when testing the zoom mode. The device is capable of zooming up to 10x without any apparent loss of image quality, up to a maximum zoom of 100x, so it is a valid test to see whether the device in hand has the same image performance or not.
Beware of ads
In general, the easiest and quickest way to identify a fake product see an advertisement on the Internet. Malicious pages often display errors in certain details, such as text or images on the device. One method used in this type of advertising is the simple mechanical translation of texts written in other languages and whose content therefore contains grammatical or spelling errors.
The presence of inappropriately placed English words in the middle of a Portuguese sentence can also be a sign of a fake Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Photos from problematic websites may be displayed in low resolution or even displayed on devices with a very different design than the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
It is always worth checking the official documentation released by Samsung and examining it carefully. Another important point to consider is the price of the device itself, as a very low price will always arouse suspicion. Therefore, you should search on several websites to see if the average price charged by other portals is similar.
Additionally, legitimate sources may offer warranty service for the phone for at least a few months after purchasing the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Malicious websites will not advertise this type of service because they are offering an item that will definitely not meet the consumer's expectations. To be sure that this is not false advertising, you should buy from portals that have a certain reputation, such as well-known retailers or Samsung's website.
