08 June 2018

Quality Control Inspection for Mobile Phones

According to Statista, the number of mobile phone users in the world is expected to cross the 5 billion mark by 2019. To cater to the growing demand for mobile phones, the manufacturers are always under pressing deadlines to deliver excellent products. From checking the quality of the equipment to the finished products, it becomes necessary to inspect everything that contributes to a high-quality product.

So how will you make sure the mobile phones are “quality-assured” and safe for regular use?  Let’s find out.

Is sourcing overseas a good idea?

Sourcing a third-party Quality Control inspection company overseas is definitely recommendable for those who want to achieve their business objectives successfully within their limited time and resources. They could also prevent cost overruns and get the best suppliers by enlisting help from inspection companies in China, Myanmar, Vietnam, the Philippines, etc.

Inspection procedures

Mobile phone equipment are put under the scanner of various types of inspection procedures. It starts by mirroring a golden sample and replicating the features of the product with it. The inspectors visually analyze the physical and aesthetic features and detect the defects at the very onset of production.

They start with initial production and During production check where they vet the components and small parts like a coil, boost coil, capacitors, coupler, diodes, copper foils, conductors, PCB, regulators, resistors, transistors, antenna, circuits, LCD, battery, keyboard, microphone, speaker, etc. There are rounds of testing processes including pressure, anti-drop, temperature, humidity, and dust test. Then they proceed with the process of visual inspection where they examine the dimensions, weights, labeling, color, and other structural features.

The hardware testing process is accompanied by software inspection where the functions of camera, playback, radio frequency, Bluetooth, WiFi connectivity, incoming and outgoing calls, face and fingerprint recognition, volume, GPS, and many other features are tested.

With final random inspection, the QC inspectors conduct functionality testing followed by peripheral monitoring of packaging and packing to make sure the products are market-ready and fit for shipment. Based on this report, it is decided which of the products are acceptable and which needs to be rejected.

The loading supervision procedure is conducted real time to save time and extra effort. The inspection process includes confirmation of the quantity, handling, freight forwarding, seal appendage, and final packing inspection.

You can also organize a foolproof assessment of your suppliers to mitigate potential risks and get the best of your final products. The audit services involve first assessment audit, monitoring audit, and social audit.

In case you have an urgency to deliver, you can opt for packages that offer both Quality Control inspection and supplier audit services.

Hire highly-skilled QC inspectors to conduct quality audit and inspection in the Philippines, Myanmar or Vietnam. Contact now.