Is this Samsung A51 fake?

[Ruairi1331]

I bought a Samsung A51 off a seller on amazon. Bought as new, but the seller didn't have many reviews. I received. I today and the box looks like it has already been opened and there is a letter along with it saying it is an 'international version' and that 'sometimes the box might not be sealed but rest assured, it is simply to get them unlocked'. Is there any way to check if the phone is legitimate? 

[Boggoff]

problems are it may well be a genuine A51 but as far as any warranty goes probably not got any. if it's a non European model, you could get an IMEI check done to see its original county of origin.

[ryukariotu]

Maybe it may not be legitimate as you got it off Amazon. I think that it would always be best to get it from an original company such as the Samsung website. If you notice any of these features wrong then there may be something strange going on:
•Phone restarting for no reason
•Battery drains quickly, even when you hardlu use it.

These may happen for the first few days since it's new. But if it continues after and you feel it is getting worse, contact the seller and ask for a refund.

[BandOfBrothers]

Check it's serial number and if you can take it to a Samsung Experience Store or Samsung Service Centre and they'll officially clarify it's status.

🌈 Stay Safe & Stay Alert.  🌈 

[kb04090]

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@Ruairi1331 wrote:

I bought a Samsung A51 off a seller on amazon. Bought as new, but the seller didn't have many reviews. I received. I today and the box looks like it has already been opened and there is a letter along with it saying it is an 'international version' and that 'sometimes the box might not be sealed but rest assured, it is simply to get them unlocked'. Is there any way to check if the phone is legitimate? 

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I have found that A51 verification can be done in the PHONE app. Type *#06#. If the IMEI displays, it's legit. If nothing happens, we both got fakes!