Is it worth importing a phone from AliExpress in 2026?
Atualizado em 6 de setembro de 2026 · preços verificados diariamente pelo Comparador Smart · leitura de 4 min
With the end of tax exemptions, importing phones changed math: between taxes, shipping and extra-fee risk, China's "cheap" only wins on models that don't officially exist in Brazil.
This guide shows when importing pays off, which catalog models are import-only, and what to check before paying.
✅ O que exigimos para recomendar
Model with no official sale in Brazil (otherwise national wins)
Above the exemption quota, smartphones pay import tax + state tax — simulate the total before checkout and compare with the BR price in the comparator.
What about warranty?
Imports have no official warranty in Brazil. Some brands honor global warranty with the invoice — check the specific model.
How long does shipping take?
10 to 25 days on official shipping with full tracking; avoid freight without tracking.