How to Find the IMEI on a realme Phone
The dialer code works on every realme. The RMX number next to it is what you compare with the listing and with your carrier's bands.
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Where a realme keeps the number
| Where | What to do | Catch |
|---|---|---|
| Dialer | Enter *#06#. | Two numbers on dual-SIM units. |
| Settings | Settings, About device, then Status or SIM status. The wording varies a little between realme UI versions. | On some versions the number sits one level deeper, under "Status information". |
| Box label | The sticker names IMEI 1, IMEI 2 and the RMX number. | Boxes travel between phones. |
| SIM tray | Several models print a tiny code on the tray. | Hard to read without a light. |
| Order page | The shop or app where you bought it often keeps the IMEI. | Only for the original buyer. |
RMX numbers and the realme families
realme began in 2018 as an offshoot of Oppo and uses a close relative of that company's software, called realme UI. The model number is the part that matters when you buy second-hand. It is RMX and four digits, and the digits do not tell you how new or how good a phone is. The names sit in a few families: the number series (the mainstream line), GT (performance), Narzo (aimed at younger buyers in a few markets), C (the cheapest phones) and P. A box that says Narzo and an RMX number you cannot match to any listing is worth a question.
| Family | Typical buyer | What to watch for second-hand |
|---|---|---|
| Number series | Everyday use | Regional versions with different bands under one name. |
| GT | Heavy gaming | Heat damage and worn batteries on well-used phones. |
| Narzo | Budget with a fast chip | Sold only in some countries, so imported units are common. |
| C series | Cheapest tier | Low storage; check how much is really free. |
| P series | Mid-range in some markets | Same band caution as the number series. |
Networks: a bought-abroad realme
Because realme phones are built for regions outside the United States, a unit bought abroad or imported may be missing a band your carrier relies on. That is the main thing to settle before you pay. Take the RMX number from About device and run it through the compatibility page. If the seller says the phone was on a contract, the unlock page explains how lock questions are answered.
A buyer's checklist for a second-hand realme
- Ask the seller to dial *#06# and show you the screen. Write down every number.
- Open About device and compare the RMX number with the box and the listing.
- Enter the first IMEI in the checker above and read the model line.
- Run it on the blacklist page.
- Check Settings for a Google or realme account. Ask the seller to sign out and reset the phone while you watch.
A seller who will not do these steps in front of you is giving you information too. Related guides: Oppo, the maker whose software realme is built on, and vivo.
Questions people ask
What is the RMX number on my realme?
It is the model number: RMX followed by four digits, for example RMX3085. The same marketing name can come with different RMX numbers in different countries, so compare the number, not just the name.
Does a realme have two IMEIs?
Dual-SIM models show one per SIM slot. A phone with a single physical slot and an eSIM may also list a second one. Note every number the dialer prints.
Will a realme work on a US network?
Often only partly. realme sells mainly in India, Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, and its bands are chosen for those markets. Use the compatibility page with the RMX number before you pay.
Is a realme locked to a carrier?
Carrier locks on realme phones are uncommon, since the brand sells mostly unlocked and through open retail. The more common trouble is a Google account left on the phone by the last owner.
The dialer code does nothing on my realme. What now?
Open Settings, About device, then the status or SIM information page. If the phone is dead, use the box label, the receipt or your online order page.