How to Check Phone Warranty by IMEI Number
Phone Warranty Check by IMEI
Knowing a phone's warranty status before buying tells you if you're getting a device still covered by the manufacturer — meaning free repairs for defects — or one you'll have to pay out of pocket to fix. IMEI is the key to looking up warranty information.
What Warranty Check by IMEI Shows
- Purchase / activation date — Confirms when the device was first used (not just sold)
- Warranty expiry date — When manufacturer coverage ends
- AppleCare status — For iPhones: whether extended AppleCare+ is active
- Service and repair eligibility — Whether the device qualifies for official manufacturer service
Manufacturer Warranty Periods
- Apple — 1 year standard, 2 years in EU (mandatory), up to 3 years with AppleCare+
- Samsung — 1 year standard, 2 years in EU
- Google Pixel — 1 year standard
- OnePlus / Xiaomi — 1 year standard in most regions
How to Check Warranty by IMEI
The most accurate method for Apple devices is via Apple GSX (Global Service Exchange) — accessible through IMEI Check Pro's premium Apple report. For other brands, the premium IMEI report returns warranty and activation date information from manufacturer databases.
Why Warranty Matters When Buying Used
A phone with 12 months of remaining warranty is worth significantly more than one with no coverage. A warranty check also confirms the device is not a refurbished unit sold as new (refurbs have different warranty terms). Run a free IMEI check first, then upgrade to the premium warranty report.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I check manufacturer warranty using an IMEI?
- Yes. Most smartphone brands (Samsung, Xiaomi, Google, Huawei) allow warranty status lookup via IMEI, while Apple coverage uses the device serial number.
- What does a phone warranty cover?
- Manufacturer warranties cover hardware malfunctions, component defects, and battery defects not caused by user damage during the standard 1-2 year term.
- Does screen cracking void the entire phone warranty?
- Standard warranties do not repair physical cracks for free, but fixing it through an authorized repair center restores warranty coverage for remaining components.
- Does warranty transfer to a second-hand buyer?
- Yes. Limited hardware warranties are tied to the physical device and IMEI, remaining valid regardless of ownership changes until expiration.