Through the following steps, you can more comprehensively evaluate whether your iPhone 16 is a refurbished machine. In addition, purchasing through official channels and verifying warranty information can also increase the protection of buying a new machine.
1. Unboxing video recording
Before unpacking the new phone, it is recommended to record an unboxing video. In this way, if there is a problem with the mobile phone later, this video will be used as strong evidence to avoid unnecessary disputes with the merchant.
2. Outer packaging inspection
- Observe the outer packaging carefully to see if there are any signs of damage or collision, and whether the seal is complete.
- Check the phone information on the packaging, such as model, color and storage capacity, to ensure it is consistent with what you purchased.
3. Serial number verification
- Visit Apple's official website, select Technical Support, and click to view warranty service.
- Enter the serial number of your phone. If "Please activate your device" is displayed, it means that this is a brand new, unactivated iPhone 16 and you can disassemble it with confidence.
4. Unpacking and appearance inspection
- Carefully unpack the package and check whether the accessories are complete, including the unactivated new phone, USB-C charging cable, card removal pin, brand sticker, warranty card and manual.
- Check the appearance of the phone, confirm that the color and size are consistent with the ones purchased, and carefully check the body, screen and camera to ensure there are no scratches, dead pixels or dust.
5. Start-up and preliminary inspection
- After turning on the phone for the first time, do not connect to Wi-Fi immediately for activation.
- Verify the IMEI code of the phone again to ensure it is consistent with the information on the packaging and three-guarantee voucher.
- Check the screen for light leaks, dead pixels or bright spots.
- After everything is normal, follow the prompts to complete the activation process.
6. Detailed functional testing
- After activation is complete, conduct a more detailed function check.
- Battery Health: Check battery health.
- Camera: Test the shooting effect of the front and rear cameras.
- Sound: Playback and recording function test.
- Screen response: Test the screen's response speed.
- Key functions: Check if all keys are working properly.
- Network connection: Test the stability of the network connection.
- siri functionality: Test siri's responses and functionality.
- Flashlight: Test the flashlight function.
- Other functions: Check whether other functions are normal.