ListTuneeBay Required Item Specifics for Cell Phones & Smartphones
For a new or revised listing in Cell Phones & Smartphones (eBay category 9355), complete every field that eBay marks Required. Where eBay publishes a fixed selection set, the accepted values are listed below. Recommended specifics are not mandatory, but eBay uses applicable details for search matching and buyer filters.
Cell Phones & Smartphones taxonomy snapshot
- eBay category
- 9355
- Required fields
- 4
- Recommended fields
- 18
- Fields with value lists
- 1
For Cell Phones & Smartphones, collect Brand, Model, Storage Capacity, and Color before opening the listing form. Then check recommended fields such as Network, Screen Size, Lock Status, and Connectivity when they apply to the item.
Required (4) — complete for a new or revised listing
- BrandCopy the exact identifier from the item, label, packaging, or manufacturer record. Provide the exact Brand for this Cell Phones & Smartphones item when the listing form requires it.
- ModelCopy the exact identifier from the item, label, packaging, or manufacturer record. Provide the exact Model for this Cell Phones & Smartphones item when the listing form requires it.
- Storage CapacityMeasure the item and keep the unit with the value; do not estimate from the photo. Provide the exact Storage Capacity for this Cell Phones & Smartphones item when the listing form requires it.
- ColorCheck the item in neutral light and use the closest accurate taxonomy value. Use an exact Color when known. eBay publishes examples such as Beige, Black, Blue.Accepted values include: Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Clear, Gold, Gray, Green, Multicolor, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, White, Yellow
Recommended (18) — better search visibility
Network · Screen Size · Lock Status · Connectivity · Processor · Features · RAM · SIM Card Slot · Operating System · Energy Star · Contract · Model Number · Memory Card Type · Camera Resolution · EC Range · MPN · Charger Included · Device Charging Range
Source: eBay’s official US category taxonomy, retrieved 2026-06-18. Review eBay’s item-specifics guidance and the Taxonomy API method. Requirements can change, so confirm the live listing form before publishing.
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Cell Phones & Smartphones item specifics FAQ
What item specifics does eBay require for Cell Phones & Smartphones?
The current taxonomy snapshot marks Brand, Model, Storage Capacity, and Color as required for Cell Phones & Smartphones. A missing required field can block a new listing or revision; confirm the live form because requirements can change after this snapshot.
Does eBay publish accepted values for these fields?
Where eBay publishes usable taxonomy values, this page shows them under the required field. Closed lists use “eBay accepts only”; open lists use “accepted values include” so sellers can tell the difference.
Are recommended specifics required?
No. Recommended specifics are not mandatory, but they help eBay understand the item and can improve search matching, filters, and buyer confidence.
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