Getting an iPhone can be a dream come true for some people BUT who wants to get a fake i Phone? Definitely, the answer is NOBODY. Like, it's quite unimaginable why someone would just want to spend his/her hard earned cash on a fake device.

Undeniably, we fall prey to fate and purchase fake stuff and we sure don't feel good about them. Well, if you've got plans to purchase an iPhone which we all know is quite expensive, then this article will show you the difference between a fake iPhone and a genuine iPhone. Fake iPhone manufacturers often go a long way just to make their victims believe that what they are selling is the authenticated one.

Attempts by police to eradicate fake iPhones from the market have failed. So the only thing that can be done is to educate people so they won't fall victim and purchase an iPhone from these unethical manufacturers. If you are buying an iPhone from the used market, a classified ad, or some other dealer that is not an Apple dealer, use this guide to determine if the phone you are buying is in fact a real iPhone.

How to Identify a Genuine iPhone

There are three unique ways of checking if your iPhone is a genuine or a fake one. We have grouped them into three indicators - physical, performance, and system indicators.

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Physical Indicators
You need to check on these physical signs to ensure that your iPhone is the real one:

Check for the screws.
The original iPhone uses the pentalobe security screw while the fake one uses the normal cross screws. The pentalobe security screw, from its name, has five lobes that provide a tamper-proof system for the iPhone. This is a good indicator for the consumer to ensure that they are buying the original iPhone.

Check the screen

The original iPhone should have a clear and not a pixelated screen. iPhone's screen uses a retina display that has a higher pixel density making the screen look crispier, livelier, and full of colors. Fake iPhones have dull colored screens due to the low-cost of their parts.

Check the Positions Of Physical Buttons

Another physical quality to note is that on the real iPhone, the sleep/wake button is on the top right corner, while the volume switch and ringer switch are on the upper left side. If the switch or buttons are not where they should be, then the phone you are looking at is a fake one. Some fake iPhones have the buttons in the right positions, however, feel the buttons by running your fingers on them. Press the buttons repeatedly to check if they are not loose and are improperly fitted. Clone iPhones have poor button quality.