#fake

How can you tell if your Mi powerbank is fake or original? We run down the things you need to check to spot a fake Xiaomi powerbank. With huge demand and low supply, the volume of fake powerbanks made to look like Xiaomi's has increased as well. (No wonder they're selling out so fast!) If it doesn't fall under those places, there's a huge likelihood that it's fake. If you ever receive a cylindrical case packaging, here's how to check if it's fake or not: The outer paper cover for genuine products are made from special material and are harder to tear apart, compared to fake ones where normal paper was used which makes tearing easy. That sticker isn't mostly seen on fake ones, but when they do, it can be easily verified for its authenticity. Lights: The LED Lighting are only appearing on the holes provided, whereas fakes directly light up the areas surrounding it. The USB port also offers a rice white color, compared to plain white on fake ones. Read more in our articles including "The #Ran posts on Facebook are fake, and here's why" and "Samsung Galaxy S5's imitation is out!".