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Sealed (SF) vs activated (ACT) iPhone: what it means and which to buy

What SF and ACT mean on an iPhone, the price difference between factory sealed and activated, and which one is right for you in Colombia.

Sealed (SF) vs activated (ACT) iPhone: what it means and which to buy

SF: factory sealed

The phone arrives in its unopened box, just as it leaves Apple. You open it and set it up from scratch.

ACT: activated

It is a new iPhone that has already been activated once. That is why it costs less than the sealed one. On the product page this version is labeled "Activated", and it comes in a sealed box.

Which one to buy?

If you want to open a sealed box yourself, the SF. If you want the same new phone for less, the activated one is the best priced option. With both versions you get the phone with a warranty and an invoice.

Price examples

The 128 GB iPhone 16 starts at $ 2.850.000 and the iPhone 15 at $ 2.590.000. On each product page you see the price of the sealed and the activated version.

Frequently asked questions

Is an activated iPhone used?

No. It is a new phone that has already been activated once.

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