Xiaomi phones are quite popular in Vietnam, India and around the world. Photo: MINH HOANG It is very difficult to distinguish a phone is genuine or fake by appearance or specifications. However, there is still a simple way to check, to help you avoid buying the wrong product. To check if the Xiaomi phone you are using is genuine or fake, you need to know the device’s IMEI or Serial Number (S/N). First, open the Phone app, then enter *#06# and press call, the IMEI number and Serial number (S/N) will immediately appear on the screen. All you need to do is copy one of the numbers below and move on to the next step. How to quickly check IMEI or Serial Number (S/N) on your phone. Photo: MINH HOANG Note, users can also access Settings – About phone (about phone) – All Specifications (all parameters) to copy IMEI or Serial number (S/N). Next, open the browser on your phone or computer and visit the Xiaomi authentication website at https://www.mi.com/global/verify, then enter the IMEI or Serial number ( S/N) copied earlier into the blank frame and then click Verify. Check Xiaomi phone is genuine or fake. Photo: MINH HOANG If the product is genuine, you will receive the message “Congratulations! You can be assured the phone you have purchased is the official international version” and vice versa. This way, users can easily verify that the Xiaomi phone they are using is genuine or fake. If the phone is genuine, the results will be returned as above. Photo: MINH HOANG