For second-hand phone buyers in India

Know the phone is pakka before you pay.

Open PhonePakka on the phone you're about to buy. In about five minutes it records 38 checks of the phone, guides you through the government IMEI check, and gives you a clear verdict with a report you can keep.

पक्का करो, फिर खरीदो
  • Free, no sign-up
  • No app to install
  • Nothing leaves the phone
Why check

Three ways a used phone goes wrong. PhonePakka checks for each.

It's stolen or blacklisted

A phone reported lost or stolen can be blocked on every Indian network, and the money you paid is gone.

We guide you through the Sanchar Saathi IMEI check from the Department of Telecommunications and check the reply matches this phone.

It's still locked to the seller

If the seller's Google or Apple account is still on the phone, it locks itself after a reset and you can't use it.

We guide you to check seller accounts. A screenshot alone cannot prove an activation lock is cleared.

It has hidden faults or fake parts

Dead touch zones, a weak speaker, a failing charging port or a cheap replacement screen are easy to miss in two minutes.

38 recorded checks help reveal faults, and on iPhones we read Apple's own record of replaced parts.
How it works

Check together before you pay

  1. Open it on the phone you're buying

    Ask the seller to open phonepakka on their phone. Nothing to install, and nothing is added to their phone.

  2. Run the tests together

    Paint the screen, count beeps, tilt, call, charge. Then the seller shows four things only they can, like the IMEI result and their accounts.

  3. Get a clear verdict

    Looks pakka, Negotiate or Don't buy, with a report you can share on WhatsApp and keep as a record of the deal.

What we check

38 device checks, plus identity & evidence

New: power and volume buttons · individual lenses and video · SIM calls and SMS · charging accessories · physical condition · seller handover.

Some checks record browser observations. Most need you to confirm what you see, hear or try. Each result explains its evidence.

Screen

  • Touch coverageMeasured
  • Three fingers at onceMeasured
  • Dead pixels and linesGuided

Sound

  • Left and right audioGuided
  • Microphone playbackGuided
  • Earpiece and proximityGuided

Sensors

  • VibrationGuided
  • Motion sensorsMeasured
  • Fingerprint or face unlockGuided

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi and mobile dataGuided
  • Bluetooth accessoryGuided
  • Location estimateMeasured

Camera & power

  • Back and front camerasGuided
  • FlashlightGuided
  • Charging stateLimited

Seller checks

  • IMEI on Sanchar SaathiEvidence
  • Accounts removedEvidence
  • Battery healthEvidence
  • Purchase proof (optional)Evidence
  • iPhone parts historyEvidence
MeasuredBrowser observation, within stated limitsGuidedYou confirm what you seeEvidenceRead from a supplied image; not authenticated
Know what was checked

Check together. Read the evidence.

Be present for the checks. Buyer confirmations and screenshots can be mistaken or manipulated; this website cannot prevent dishonest answers.

  • Random beeps and buzzesThe phone plays a random number. You say how many you heard. This is still your confirmation, not an automatic sound measurement.
  • Ask to see the live screenImages dated before this check and recognised reuploads are excluded. Dates can change, so you must still witness the live screen; freshness checks do not authenticate it.
  • Screenshots have limitsCropping and display scaling can change image dimensions. Size alone does not identify a phone or prove editing.
  • IMEI cross-checked everywherePhonePakka cross-checks the phone IMEI with the Sanchar Saathi reply. Purchase proof is optional supporting evidence.
What you get

A report you can show, share and keep

Keep a report of the checks, with measured and buyer-confirmed results clearly labelled. Share a summary link and detailed PDF with a masked IMEI. Raw screenshots are excluded. This is an editable snapshot, not a signed certificate.

  • One clear verdictLooks pakka, Negotiate, Not yet or Don't buy, with the reason in plain words.
  • Honest about each resultYou see which results the phone measured and which ones you confirmed yourself.
  • Ready to shareCopy or share it in one tap, with a report number and the time of the check.
Questions

Before you start

Does it work on iPhone?

Yes. iPhones don't let websites use Bluetooth, vibration or the battery reading, so those become quick guided checks. You also get something Android can't give: Apple's Parts and Service History on supported models and software. It can report part status; a missing entry does not prove no repairs.

Can the seller fake the results?

It's hard. Sound and vibration tests use random counts, and screenshots must be fresh and taken on this phone. An expert could still try to trick it, so always watch the tests being done and never pay before the verdict.

Is it safe for the seller's phone?

Yes. PhonePakka is a website. It needs no installed app. Some tests ask permission for camera, microphone or location. Test results stay on the phone. Location coordinates are not stored by PhonePakka. Browser and operating-system location services may use network providers. Screenshots are read on the phone itself and are never uploaded.

Is PhonePakka a government service?

No. PhonePakka is an independent tool. The IMEI status comes from the Department of Telecommunications' Sanchar Saathi service, which anyone can use by sending an SMS to 14422.

What if a test fails?

The report tells you whether it's a deal-breaker, like a blacklisted IMEI or a serious IMEI warning, or a problem you can use to negotiate a lower price, like a weak battery or a hazy camera.

Is it free?

Yes, for buyers and sellers.

Meeting a seller today?

Keep this page open. When you're holding the phone, start the check on it.