Stenfox

/ Comparison

Mobile diagnostics, redrawn for the mixed pallet.

Standalone diagnostics tools test a phone, then hand off to a separate wipe, lock lookup and PDF. Modern floors move phones, tablets, smart TVs and computers through one workflow.

One platform instead of

  • Mobile diagnostics tool
  • Lock-check website
  • Separate wipe tool
  • Manual grading sheet
  • Label software

Stenfox Orion

Mobile · Computing · GPU · Portal

Stenfox Portal

Workflows, grading forms, reports
  1. Intake

  2. Diagnose

  3. Erase

  4. Report

  5. Route

/ Honest comparison

Standalone mobile diagnostics tools vs one platform

This comparison is about architecture, not brands. The left column describes the typical pattern of standalone mobile diagnostics tools and point solutions; individual products vary. The right column describes what Stenfox Orion does today.

What teams usually replace: a standalone mobile diagnostics tool, a separate erasure tool, manual lock and blacklist lookups, and a spreadsheet for grades.

Criterion
Standalone mobile diagnostics tools
Stenfox Orion
Functional tests
Test results kept inside the diagnostics tool.
50+ functional checks: automated hardware checks plus guided pass or fail operator tests, in the signed report.
Lock and ID checks
Manual lookups or a separate service.
Find My, MDM, SIM lock, Google FRP, Samsung Knox and GSMA blacklist checks, plus IMEI and serial scan-and-match.
Erasure
Separate tool, separate workflow, separate report.
Factory reset or full firmware restore with a verified outcome, in the same workflow.
Parallel work
Limited by station setup.
Dozens of devices in parallel on USB hubs, each tile mapped to its physical port.
Grading
Checklists kept outside the tool.
Grading forms designed in Stenfox Portal and pushed to every bench. AI cosmetic grading is coming soon.
Device classes
Phones and tablets.
Phones, tablets and smart TVs, plus Macs, PCs, drives and GPUs on the same Orion platform.
Workflow
Fixed steps set by the tool.
Workflow builder with pass and fail branches, versioned and pushed to every station.
Integrations
Custom exports per system.
Two-way marketplace listing with Back Market, eBay, Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, Refurbed, Swappa and Reebelo, plus REST API and webhooks to WMS, ERP and inventory systems.
Audit trail
PDF reports.
Signed report per device and full history in Stenfox Portal.

/ FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which kind of mobile diagnostics platform is best in 2026?

If you only test phones and wipe them elsewhere, a standalone mobile diagnostics tool can be enough. If you also need lock checks, verified erasure, grading and one signed report per device, or you process tablets, smart TVs and computers on the same floor, a single platform removes the hand-offs. Orion covers all of these in one console.

How does Stenfox compare to standalone mobile diagnostics tools?

Standalone tools focus on the test step. Stenfox Mobile runs 50+ functional checks and, in the same workflow, lock and ID checks, a verified factory reset or firmware restore, grading, a label and a signed report. Dozens of devices run in parallel from one screen, and operators report 60+ units processed per hour.

Which lock and ID checks does Orion run?

Find My and iCloud Activation Lock, MDM, SIM lock, Google FRP, Samsung Knox and Reactivation Lock, and blacklist / ESN through GSMA, plus IMEI and serial scan-and-match. Carrier lookups and Apple GSX details come through third-party data providers.

Does Orion handle more than phones?

Yes. Stenfox Mobile covers iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets and smart TVs of any brand. Stenfox Computing covers Macs, Windows PCs and drives with 26 hardware tests on Macs and 23 on Windows laptops, and Stenfox GPU stress-tests and benchmarks GPUs. All share one console and one report format.

Can we migrate gradually instead of all at once?

Yes. Most teams start with one device class, often phones, and add the rest as they go. Existing tools can run alongside Orion during the switch, and previous records stay as they are. It starts with a live demo on your own devices and a pilot in your workshop.

Next step

See it run on your own devices.

  • Live demo on your own devices
  • Pilot in your workshop before you commit
  • Direct line to our engineers
  • Onboarding and training for your team

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