Kingfisher put each device through a 30+ point check, covering off everything from screen quality to button clickiness. They make sure the devices are 100% functional, look fantastic and have a minimum of 80% battery capacity. Here’s the full list of everything Kingfisher check, if you’re curious.
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There’s a detailed functional assessment of:
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Bluetooth
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Wi-fi
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Battery charging
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Volume keys
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The ‘screen lock’ key
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The touchscreen
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The GPS
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Speaker
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Receiver
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Microphone
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Rear camera
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Camera flash
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Front camera
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Rear video camera
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Front video camera
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LCD screen colour
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Vibration
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Ambient light
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Silent key
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Recent/menu key
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Back key
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Home key
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FaceID (and any other biometrics)
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Near-field communication (NFC)
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There’s also a detailed cosmetic inspection of:
- The camera(s)
- The casing
- Back and side housing
- The touchscreen
- Any scratches, dents and chips
- LCD bleeding in the screen
- Discolouration anywhere on the phone
- Any removable parts, e.g. S-Pen, SIM card trays
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