Why can my iPhone 12 mini be identified by its IMEI but not by its serial number?

iPhone 12 mini for Singapore

Hello! Please tell me, the iPhone does not break through the serial number, but it breaks through the IMEI, why?



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iPhone 12 mini

Posted on May 16, 2025 12:50 AM

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Posted on May 16, 2025 06:53 AM

If you're trying to look up warranty status, you may as well not bother. That model was discontinued in September of 2022. It does not have a warranty.

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Why can my iPhone 12 mini be identified by its IMEI but not by its serial number?

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