Phone inspection checklist | Saddar Mobile Market

PTA and IMEI

about 4 min0 of 6 done

IMEI shown by *#06#Critical
Dial *#06# and note every IMEI (two on a dual-SIM phone).
Result: NOT TESTED
IMEI matches Settings, box and invoiceCritical
The numbers on the screen, in Settings > About, on the box label (if you have the box) and on the receipt must be identical.
Result: NOT TESTED
PTA status is registered or compliantCritical
Check each IMEI on dirbs.pta.gov.pk or by SMS to 8484, on your own phone, before paying.
Result: NOT TESTED
Not blocked, not reported stolenCritical
PTA must not show the phone as blocked. If it does, do not buy.
Result: NOT TESTED
Both IMEIs checked on a dual-SIM phone
IMEI 1 and IMEI 2 both pass. Skip if the phone has one SIM.
Result: NOT TESTED
Non-PTA phone: tax and registration agreed
If the phone is not registered, agree in writing who pays the tax and when it will be registered. Skip if it is already registered.
Result: NOT TESTED

about 3 min0 of 3 done

Receipt with seller name, phone and IMEI
Write the IMEI on the receipt and get the seller's name and number. Do not pay without it.
Result: NOT TESTED
Seller is honest about repairs
Ask about repairs, screen or battery changes and falls. Compare their answer with what you find.
Result: NOT TESTED
Pay only after every test passes
Finish the checks before handing over money.
Result: NOT TESTED

about 3 min0 of 6 done

Frame and body
No bends, deep dents or gaps between the screen and frame.
Result: NOT TESTED
Back and camera glass
No cracks or chips. A cracked camera glass lets in dust and water.
Result: NOT TESTED
Screws and repair marks
No damaged or mismatched screws and no glue marks. Signs that the phone has been opened.
Result: NOT TESTED
Charging port and SIM tray
Look in with a torch: no rust, residue, lint or bent pins.
Result: NOT TESTED
No liquid damageCritical
No red or pink liquid indicator in the SIM slot, no corrosion, no fog under the glass.
Result: NOT TESTED
Battery not swollenCritical
Screen not lifting, back not bulging. A swollen battery is dangerous.
Result: NOT TESTED

about 4 min0 of 5 done

No dead or stuck pixels
Solid red, green, blue, black and white screens at full brightness.
Result: NOT TESTED
No lines, spots or tint
No green, pink or purple lines, white spots, yellow tint or dark corners.
Result: NOT TESTED
No burn-in
On an OLED, show a grey screen and look for faint shapes.
Result: NOT TESTED
Touch works everywhere
Drag across the whole screen and into every corner.
Result: NOT TESTED
Multi-touch works
Pinch to zoom with two fingers in Photos or Maps.
Result: NOT TESTED

about 4 min0 of 6 done

Front camera
Take a photo and zoom in. Sharp, correct colours.
Result: NOT TESTED
Every rear camera lens
Main, ultrawide, telephoto and macro where the phone has them. Autofocus locks in about a second.
Result: NOT TESTED
No dust or spots in the lens
Wipe the lens, then check that no spot appears in the same place in every photo.
Result: NOT TESTED
Video with sound and flash
Record 10 seconds while walking. Stabilisation works, sound is recorded, flash lights up.
Result: NOT TESTED
Loudspeaker and earpiece
Music at full volume without crackle. Clear voice in a call on the earpiece.
Result: NOT TESTED
Microphone and headphones
Record a voice note and play it back. Headphones or Bluetooth earbuds play sound.
Result: NOT TESTED

about 6 min0 of 4 done

5-minute video drain is small
Play video at medium brightness for 5 minutes. Rule of thumb: 1 to 3% is normal, 5% or more is a warning.
Result: NOT TESTED
Charges steadily with the original charger
Charging starts in seconds and the percentage rises steadily for 5 minutes.
Result: NOT TESTED
Does not overheat
Warm is normal. Hot to touch while idle or on video is a warning.
Result: NOT TESTED
No sudden shutdowns
Ask the seller and watch for restarts during the test.
Result: NOT TESTED

about 5 min0 of 7 done

SIM detected in every slotCritical
Network name and signal appear in each slot.
Result: NOT TESTED
Outgoing and incoming callsCritical
Both people can hear clearly. Use your own SIM.
Result: NOT TESTED
SMS send and receive
Send a message to yourself or a friend.
Result: NOT TESTED
Mobile data 4G or 5G
A web page loads on mobile data.
Result: NOT TESTED
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Join the Wi-Fi, play a video, pair earbuds.
Result: NOT TESTED
GPS
The blue dot settles on your position in Maps.
Result: NOT TESTED
NFC and hotspot (if supported)
Test contactless where available, and connect another phone to the hotspot.
Result: NOT TESTED

about 4 min0 of 6 done

Brand diagnostics or manual tests pass
Samsung Members Diagnostics, Xiaomi CIT menu if it opens, or the manual tests in the Android guide.
Result: NOT TESTED
Pointer location trace is continuous
Developer options > Pointer location. No gaps when you drag across the screen.
Result: NOT TESTED
Sensors, fingerprint and face unlock
Auto-rotate, proximity (cover the top in a call), compass, fingerprint and face unlock all work.
Result: NOT TESTED
Play Protect certified
Play Store > profile > Settings > About > Play Protect certification says certified.
Result: NOT TESTED
No old Google account lockCritical
After a factory reset in front of you, setup does not ask for a Google account you do not know.
Result: NOT TESTED
Specifications match the real model
Model, memory, chipset and cameras match the maker's specifications.
Result: NOT TESTED