First of all, let's decide what the difference is between Rostest or Eurotest devices. Smartphones with the prefix “Ros” on the packaging are devices certified for sale in Russia, and smartphones with the prefix “Euro” were released, respectively, for European countries. All devices imported into Russia legally must have a PCT certificate. Buying a smartphone designed for Europe, you actually buy a “gray” phone.
How does this threaten the user and what is better to buy - Rostest or Eurotest device?
First of all, when buying a device that is not certified for our country, you may encounter the fact that the smartphone will be focused on the European operator and it will be impossible to use it in Russia. Unlocking, of course, is possible, but it costs, as a rule, not cheap and carries certain risks. Also, the Eurotest phone used in Russia is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Many sellers of “gray” devices claim that this is not so, citing an excerpt from the official Apple website, which states that you can apply for warranty service for products at an authorized service center closest to your location. This is absolutely true. However, Apple only fulfills its warranty obligations to the first purchaser of the device, as described in the corresponding agreement, which you can also find on the official support resource.
If you have the “euro” version of the smartphone in your hands, then you are not actually the first
Owner - before you, someone bought this unit in the countries of the European Union and illegally imported it into the Russian Federation, where you purchased it. This means that in an authorized service center you will not even be accepted for diagnosis and will be denied warranty service. Then someone will say that under the guarantee he is not going to seek repair of the device, and the price tag is 4 thousand less for him is more attractive.
But here, too, there are pitfalls - the device may need more than just repairs. There is also such a thing as a factory defect or a malfunction that cannot be repaired. In the event that the manufacturer bears warranty obligations before you, the device is replaced with a similar working one or a refund. If you are the owner of a device made for Europe, then you will be deprived of this opportunity. Avaricious pays twice, as the famous saying goes. Of course, the decision should be made directly by the buyer to buy a Rostest or Eurotest device. However, this decision must be balanced.
How to distinguish, Rostest or Eurotest device you get
First of all, pay attention to the packaging of the device. A careful study of it is the only way, without activating the device, to determine whether the Rostest iphone or Eurotest is in front of you.
On the box must be present inscriptions in Russian. Also, two letters “RR” must be present on the barcode sticker. If you can inspect the contents of the box, then pay attention to the availability of a warranty card from an official distributor of devices in Russia. It should be noted that only MTS and Megafon companies are engaged in the supply of certified devices to the territory of our country. These simple steps will prevent you from buying an uncertified smartphone and help you avoid unnecessary problems.