ListTuneeBay Required Item Specifics for Cell Phones & Smartphones
When you list in Cell Phones & Smartphones (eBay category 9355), eBay rejects the listing if any of these required item specifics is missing. Where eBay restricts a field to a fixed set of values, the accepted values are listed below. Recommended specifics aren’t mandatory but help your listing show up in search.
Required (4) — eBay rejects the listing without these
- Brand
- Model
- Storage Capacity
- ColorAccepted 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 category taxonomy (US), updated 2026-06-18. eBay can change required specifics over time.
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Cell Phones & Smartphones item specifics FAQ
What item specifics does eBay require for Cell Phones & Smartphones?
eBay requires Brand, Model, Storage Capacity, and Color for Cell Phones & Smartphones. Missing one of these required fields can block the listing or revision.
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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