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IMEI Check for Gaming Phones: ASUS ROG, Black Shark & Poco Guide

4 min readUpdated 6/1/2025

IMEI Check for Gaming Phones: ROG Phone, Black Shark, Poco, and iQOO

Gaming phones are among the highest-value Android devices — and frequently traded in second-hand markets after upgrades. Here's how to verify gaming phone authenticity and status using IMEI.

ASUS ROG Phone IMEI Check

  • Find IMEI: Dial *#06# or Settings → About → IMEI
  • Verify at: asus.com/support/warranty-search/ using IMEI or serial number
  • Key check: ROG Phones have gaming-specific accessories (AeroActive Cooler, ROG Kunai Gamepad) — verify the IMEI confirms the correct ROG Phone model (not a standard Zenfone)
  • IMEI Check Pro: Full verification at imeicheckpro.com confirms ROG Phone model, warranty, and blacklist status

Xiaomi Black Shark IMEI Check

Black Shark gaming phones are Xiaomi sub-brand devices running a gaming-optimised MIUI variant. Check IMEI status via:

  • Dial *#06#
  • mi.com/in/service/warranty for warranty check
  • Black Shark devices may be Chinese market phones imported into India — verify the region via IMEI check
  • Check for Mi Account lock (same Xiaomi account system) via IMEI Check Pro premium report

POCO Gaming-Tier Phones (X, F Series)

POCO F and X series are performance-focused Xiaomi sub-brand phones. Being Xiaomi ecosystem devices, they share the same Mi Account lock risk as other Xiaomi/Redmi phones. Verify via:

  • IMEI check at imeicheckpro.com (confirms POCO model — not a Redmi misrepresented as POCO)
  • Mi Account lock check in premium report
  • mi.com/in/service/warranty for warranty status

iQOO Gaming Phones

iQOO (Vivo sub-brand) gaming phones (iQOO 9, 11, 12 series) are popular in India. Verify via:

  • iqoo.com/in/support for warranty check with IMEI
  • IMEI Check Pro for model verification and blacklist status
  • Test gaming-specific features: high-refresh display, shoulder triggers, thermal management

Gaming Phone Buying Checklist

  • ✓ IMEI check confirms correct model (fake or lesser models in gaming phone packaging is common)
  • ✓ Warranty verified — gaming phones undergo intense use; remaining warranty is valuable
  • ✓ Check cooling system: remove SIM tray, inspect for heat damage around cooling vents
  • ✓ Test screen refresh rate: Settings → Display → Refresh Rate should show 144Hz or 165Hz
  • ✓ Charge and discharge cycle: gaming phones degrade batteries faster — check battery health