Identifying the Chinese clones of Android phones: HTC One M8, Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, Note 3

They look but they are not nearly the same. We recently have seen a fake Samsung Galaxy S5, one is the latest model of Samsung, a Chinese clone version that is not worth a hard and used by fraudsters to try to fool people into thinking it is an original S5 . The visual difference is not noticeable even noticing carefully be difficult to decipher whether or not the original. Something similar happens with every one of the high-end smartphones.

Pay attention to buy a Android mobile

The flea market takes advantage of this similarity to try to deceive buyers with similar devices, but they are not nearly up to the originals. Beyond the technical specifications will discover that this is by looking at a fake clone details.
The feel is different, the screen quality is weak, does not feel as fluid as a top model, the brightness is usually not as high and generally a high-end device should not we generated no doubt about its authenticity. Let's do a little comparison list between recent Android models and their Chinese clones, when you go to buy them you are not trying to see that he sell you the Chinese clone not want to buy. And is that if the Chinese phones have such bad reputation is not due to the Xiaomi, Oppo or Jiayu, but these copies that have nothing to do with real manufacturers. From here we break a lance for a Chinese mobile differentiate a Chinese clone.

Diferences: Galaxy S5 and S5 Goophone

Goophone is responsible for bring us a copy of the S5 . With very similar specifications, but that is far from the level offered by the original. Its price is around 200 € and it is not surprising that some scammers try to sell like a S5 imported or used for 500 €, a very juicy price will drop more than one in fig.
 The Original Samsung Galaxy S5 has a screen of 5.1 "1080, this clone retains the same resolution but has a size of 5 "and a much lower quality panel . But unless we stop to analyze the maximum brightness and for a while, will not appreciate the difference at the time of purchase. Inside, instead of a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 801 we find a MediaTek MT6592 , powerful enough to make us believe that fluid but will not at the same height. The original S5 also has a number of functions that have no copy; as the fingerprint sensor fingerprint (say it is not yet configured), the heart rate sensor, HDR in real time, a very fast speed approach and USB 3.0 (dual port).

Diferences: HTC One M8 and M8 Goophone

M8 HTC One metal is 90% and the weight is evident. The Chinese copy also weigh, but tact should allow differentiation. The original has the balanced weight while the M8 Goophone no. And attention, because it weighs 382g, yes, more than double the original. Puro metal, hear. The specs are also quite different: MediaTek MT6592 We have a 1GB RAM and a FULLHD panel. In contrast there is no sign of the double camera , a detail that should allow us to easily differentiate. Sense6 Blinkfeed and also will have all the features in this copy. Yes, we must be vigilant, because it should not be long until we have better clones with dual camera and a smaller weight. Sexy mobile always generate much attention.

Diferences: Galaxy S4 and Feiteng H9504

Not even with the photo before you would be able to differentiate. The replica is truly amazing, but if you look at its technical specifications is far from the original. Processor Quad-Core 1.2 GHz and 1 GB of RAM, 13MP camera and HD screen quite successful. The idea is that at the time cost only € 145 and to the sheath and box were copies of the original. Beware of this model, it was precisely one of the most cloned devices and sold to innocent buyers wishing to be the latest Samsung. Many of them think that if it was so cheap is because it would be stolen ...

Diferences: Galaxy Note 3 and SM-N9006

Another cloned devices is the Note 3. A high-end terminal as also gets its Chinese copy. This time it's actually an original model of Samsung to China . It has a metal works minimally spen a FULLHD panel brightness with a much worse and in principle the same battery of 3200mAh. As negative ratings comes with MediaTek processor, 1GB of RAM and some versions are without access to Google Play.
Without taking into account that many of the features of TouchWiz are not well implemented. A Chinese replicas authorized by Samsung seems to be in China itself and the only thing that has caused is a confusion of a thousand different models and specifications of which are not can ensure its proper functioning. Note3 The original model is N9005, other models, including including a Exynos processor should be avoided.

General Tips to avoid scams / fake devices when buying an Android

In general, buy an Android device should have no more problems than the inherent price. However, finding the best deal we surf dozens of sites just to save a few euros which represent the difference between a good purchase and excessive whim. The quality / price however is very tight, and nobody gives a free lunch. Common sense
So the first thing we ask for is a little common sense . A Galaxy S4 we will not find a hundred euros, Note3 not find a hundred. We also have to look a little on the history of why it sold and when the S5 and M8 just left, selling in less than two weeks is not very common.
False wrapper
Do not rely on the original box and invoice. Both are easy to get and do not have to belong to the device you are trying to sell. Often scammers are very friendly and try all methods to convince their veracity. Confidence comes alone.
Accessories
Another issue is the accessories, too many imitations (which as they are easier to understand even clone that mobile). Nor trust specifications to show programs like AnTuTu, is that even though the program check one thing, the actual outcome may be very different. Even they have come to see AnTuTu marking a Qualcomm chip, when in fact these Chinese clones have a MediaTek.
Serial number and search for information
To distinguish nothing better than looking details like serial number, similar but not equal. And if in doubt seek information on the Internet that model . Another detail is that these copies do not have the name printed on the cover of the phone, but an important detail that is often overlooked when we have it in hand and it looks so real.
This is briefly what we can tell about a real problem that many people are taking advantage. If our friends and family are aware of this market, they will begin to set aside the purchase of these terminals by very nice and cool they are, or are equally good or generate resources to persons indicated. The best way to combat this market is avoiding buy anything.