Check out some tips to follow before buying a used cell phone. They are very important!
Cell phones have become an indispensable part of our lives, helping us with different tasks, including work. According to data from the International Data Corporation, IDC Brazil, in the first half of this year, the Brazilian cell phone market recorded a drop of 11% in new units sold compared to the same period last year, even with the decrease in the average price of the devices. There were 9.94 million in the period.
IDC also recorded that in 2022, 3.6 million used and refurbished devices were sold, and sales are expected to reach 4.6 million this year and 5.5 million in 2024. The numbers show that the current trend is to buy this type of cell phone, which can be cheaper than buying a new one, with a difference in price of around 40%.
Despite the savings you can make when buying used cell phones, it is important that users make a smart and safe choice to avoid future headaches. So, if you are thinking about buying a used cell phone, check out these tips and make a wise choice.
Security
Initially, it is necessary to take into account whether the seller of the device is trustworthy, as the item may have been stolen or stolen. To do this, it is possible to check whether the cell phone is in good standing through the Anatel website “Celular Legal”, by searching for IMEI number, which is a unique numeric code, present on cell phones.
If so, the portal provides all the information about the status of the device being consulted. If the request is denied, it is a reason for alert. With the cell phone in hand, it is also a good idea to check whether the IMEI number is the same as that on the box and invoice. To find out, simply type *#06# in the cell phone dialer and the code will appear automatically.
Technical information
It is important for the buyer to check the general condition of the cell phone, such as the condition of the hardware and battery. Some models that have been on the market for a while may face serious problems when the battery needs to be replaced, even when it is done by a qualified professional. specialized technician. Some battery models for older cell phones are of low quality and have a short lifespan.
Other technical information also needs attention. Older phones usually have around 32 GB of storage and this can make it difficult to support the software that the new owner usually uses. It is also ideal for the phone to have data connections compatible with newer technologies. like 5G.
It is also important that the operating system is not too far removed from the most recent versions, which on Android is 14 and on iOS is 16. Very old versions are incompatible with newer versions of software, making it impossible to access apps.
Resources
It is also important that the buyer checks the condition of all the device's features, such as cameras, buttons, sound, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth operation and everything that involves the cell phone's operation, so that they do not make the purchase and later regret it.
It is also interesting to know how long the cell phone has been used, to find out if it is still under warranty, because if it is out of the warranty period, the buyer will have to bear the costs of any problems with the device, which can be very expensive, and may not even be worth the purchase, since often what is cheap ends up being expensive.
Important criteria to be evaluated:
- Battery;
– State and condition of the screen;
– Touch and button operation;
– Cameras and sensors;
– Connections;
– Operating system version;
– Blockages.
