Is it safe to buy kit mobiles in Pakistan?

A mobile kit is a refurbished phone that was previously owned but returned due to a defect and has been fixed for resale. It is original but cheaper so many people prefer to buy it. However, not all phones labeled as refurbished were defective at one point. ‘Refurbished phones,’ according to some carriers and shops, are handsets that were returned by customers who changed their minds during the 30-day cooling-off period after signing up for a contract.

These kit mobiles are mostly available for half of the price of the new phone available in the market which is why it is very popular among customers in Pakistan. However, it is claimed that most of these phones are smuggled and brought illegally in the mobile market. These kit mobiles are available without any accessories so customers can purchase the mobile kit at low prices and then match the accessories that are also available at cheap rates. These mobile accessories are produced by Chinese producers.

Kits phones and chances of them being faulty

When it comes to the safety of a mobile kit and the chances that how long will it last is a probability. Although mobile kits are a lot better than the duplicates of the phones available in the market, they have no warranty. Some people prefer replicas of big brand phones as they are affordable and it is very hard to tell the difference between an original and a replicated phone but when it comes to repairing the phone, you will not be able to find their spare parts easily which is why mobile kits are more preferable as their spare parts are easily available in the market.

Now the question is that how to make sure that the mobile kit you are purchasing is worth the money? and if there is some way you can check mobile kits before buying to ensure they will last longer. The very first thing you need to check in a kit mobile is its battery. The battery of kit mobiles is often found defective when after purchase. You can also check the battery of the phone by playing heavy games to see if the battery is running quickly. Also, check for the appearance and screen of the phone and look out for any damages there. You also need to check the front and back cameras of the phone. A complete checklist to buy used phones in Pakistan is available on our website which you can go through before making a purchase of a mobile kit. With the help of this checklist, you can determine if the phone is faulty or not.

From where to buy kit phones in Pakistan?

You can easily find a kit mobile from any local mobile shop in Karachi, Lahore, or anywhere in Pakistan. These refurbished phones may also be found on Pakistani classified websites such as OLX. With more bargaining capabilities you can purchase a kit phone at the lowest rates. Not only can you buy Samsung kit phones in Pakistan but other brands like Vivo, Oppo, and Huawei have their refurbished phones that are used and imported from the international market and are sold in Pakistan without any accessories or box at low prices.

Pros and Cons of buying a kit mobile

Pros

1. They are available at extremely cheap rates so they are budget-friendly.
2. As it is a recycled product so it is also very eco friendly
3. If brought from a well-known retailer, you can also get a few days’ or months’ warranties.
4. Unlike other smartphones, refurbished phones go through a professional checkup and repair.

Cons

1. The warranty given may be too short to find any faults in the mobile.
2. Kit mobiles are usually behind the time so you are very less likely to get a phone which is trending in the market in refurbished form
3. They may have some faults that are fixed for a short period of time.

Conclusion

To sum up, buying kit phones has both advantages and disadvantages, and buying refurbished phones may never be completely risk-free. The chances of getting a kit mobile that is faulty are 50-50. However, Mobilesly recommends you to buy new, sealed-packaged smartphones since they are free of defects and come with a one-year guarantee that you may use if your smartphone is damaged or malfunctions.

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