How to Find the IMEI on an Infinix Phone
Dial *#06# and read the X model number next to it. The two together tell you whether the phone is what the listing says.
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What makes Infinix a little different
Infinix sells four main lines: Hot and Smart for the lower price points, Note for bigger screens and Zero for the top end. It shares a maker with Tecno, so many internal parts look alike, but the buyer's problems are not quite the same. Infinix phones are often sold with gaming and fast-charging claims, and the used-market question is whether the model you are shown is the model you get. The identifier that answers it is the X number, and it sits in a place that is easy to miss.
| Place | Path or action | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Dialer | *#06# | The IMEI of each SIM slot in a pop-up. |
| About phone | Settings, About phone. The model number is near the top, the IMEI sits under status or SIM information. | Reading the X number next to the IMEI. |
| Box sticker | White label with barcode, IMEI lines and the model. | A sanity check, not a proof. |
| Back cover (older) | Printed text under the cover on removable-battery models. | Very old Infinix only. |
| XOS support page | The maker's support app may list the serial number. | Warranty claims, not the blacklist. |
Using the X number to catch a wrong listing
Every Infinix has a model number that starts with X, followed by digits and sometimes a letter, such as X663B. Two phones sold under the same name in different countries can carry different X numbers, and different bands go with them. Ask the seller to read it from About phone, then compare it with the number your checker shows for the IMEI.
| Match | What it suggests | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| X number and checker agree | The listing is probably honest. | Continue with the blacklist and compatibility checks. |
| Same name, different X number | A regional variant. | Open the compatibility page and test the bands for your carrier. |
| Different name altogether | A re-boxed or mislabelled phone. | Ask for proof of purchase, or walk away. |
| No X number in Settings | Custom software or a damaged system image. | Do not buy. |
If the phone has a second SIM slot
Most Infinix phones are dual-SIM and print two IMEIs. Some tray designs share one slot between a second SIM and a memory card, so the second IMEI is still there even when no card is inserted. The two numbers share their first eight digits and differ in the last seven, the serial and the check digit. If they differ earlier, the phone has probably been tampered with.
A short routine for buying second-hand
- Have the seller type *#06# and show the screen to you.
- Compare the model number in About phone with the listing.
- Run the IMEI above; then check the same number on the blacklist page.
- Confirm the bands on the compatibility page.
- Remove any Google account from the phone, then factory reset it while you watch.
For more on buying a used handset, read the buying guide.
Questions people ask
Is the Infinix IMEI in the same place as on a Tecno?
Yes. Both brands sit in the same family and both answer to *#06#. The settings wording differs a little because Infinix uses its own XOS software.
What does the letter after the X number mean?
Infinix model numbers begin with X and four digits, and a trailing letter often marks a regional version. Treat the letter as a hint and confirm with the lookup tool, because the maker has not used it the same way throughout.
I was sold an Infinix Note and the box says Hot. Should I worry?
Ask why. A box from another model is a common sign that the phone was refurbished or boxed again. Rely on the dialer and the model code, not on the box.
Can an Infinix be iCloud or Samsung-locked?
Neither lock applies, because those belong to other makers. The question for an Infinix is whether a Google account is still signed in and whether the IMEI is blacklisted.
The IMEI printed under the battery differs from the dialer. Which one is true?
The one the phone reports. A different sticker usually means a swapped cover or a repaired board; it deserves a question to the seller.