aid: mobileapi-dev
name: MobileAPI.dev
description: MobileAPI.dev is a commercial REST API that provides structured device specifications, product images, and metadata
  for over 31,500 smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and laptops from more than 200 brands. The API exposes 12 normalized
  spec categories per device (Network, Body, Display, Platform, Memory, Main Camera, Selfie Camera, Sound, Comms, Features,
  Battery, Misc), fuzzy search, autocomplete, manufacturer indices, and a natural-language AI query endpoint, replacing in-house
  scraping of GSMArena-style sources for device-catalog, comparison, e-commerce, trade-in, repair, and insurance applications.
type: Index
image: https://kinlane-productions.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
tags:
- Data API
- Developer Tools
- Device Specifications
- Mobile Data
- Phone Specs
- REST API
- SaaS
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/mobileapi-dev/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
created: '2026-05-06'
modified: '2026-05-06'
specificationVersion: '0.19'
apis:
- aid: mobileapi-dev:mobileapi
  name: MobileAPI
  description: REST API providing device specifications, base64-encoded product images, and pricing metadata for 31,500+ smartphones,
    tablets, smartwatches, and laptops across 200+ manufacturers. Endpoints support paginated device listing, fuzzy search
    by name or model number, autocomplete, browsing by manufacturer/year/type, per-category specification retrieval (battery,
    display, platform, memory, cameras, network, sound, comms, features, body, misc), high-resolution images, manufacturer
    directory, account introspection (/me/), and an AI natural-language query endpoint that translates plain-English questions
    into structured device results.
  humanURL: https://mobileapi.dev/
  baseURL: https://api.mobileapi.dev/
  tags:
  - Autocomplete
  - Device Catalog
  - Device Specifications
  - Fuzzy Search
  - Manufacturers
  - Mobile Devices
  - Natural Language Query
  - Product Images
  - REST API
  - Smartphones
  - Smartwatches
  - Tablets
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://mobileapi.dev/docs/
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://mobileapi.dev/docs/
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/mobileapi-openapi.yml
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://mobileapi.dev/docs/
  - type: Authentication
    url: https://mobileapi.dev/docs/
  - type: RateLimits
    url: https://mobileapi.dev/docs/
  - type: CodeExamples
    url: https://mobileapi.dev/docs/
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-battery-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-body-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-comms-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-device-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-devicelist-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-display-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-features-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-image-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-maincamera-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-manufacturer-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-memory-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-misc-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-network-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-platform-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-selfiecamera-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/mobileapi-sound-schema.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-battery-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-body-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-comms-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-device-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-devicelist-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-display-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-features-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-image-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-maincamera-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-manufacturer-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-memory-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-misc-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-network-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-platform-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-selfiecamera-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/mobileapi-sound-structure.json
  - type: Example
    url: examples/mobileapi-ai-query-example.json
  - type: Example
    url: examples/mobileapi-autocomplete-example.json
  - type: Example
    url: examples/mobileapi-device-example.json
  - type: Example
    url: examples/mobileapi-devicelist-example.json
  - type: Example
    url: examples/mobileapi-manufacturer-example.json
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/mobileapi-dev-context.jsonld
  contact:
  - FN: MobileAPI.dev Support
    email: support@mobileapi.dev
    url: https://mobileapi.dev
common:
- type: Portal
  url: https://mobileapi.dev/
- type: Documentation
  url: https://mobileapi.dev/docs/
- type: Pricing
  url: https://mobileapi.dev/#pricing
- type: Plans
  url: https://mobileapi.dev/#pricing
- type: SignUp
  url: https://mobileapi.dev/signup/
- type: Login
  url: https://mobileapi.dev/signin/
- type: Blog
  url: https://mobileapi.dev/blog/
- type: Support
  url: mailto:support@mobileapi.dev
- type: Contact
  url: mailto:support@mobileapi.dev
- type: StatusPage
  url: https://mobileapi.cronitorstatus.com/
- type: GitHubOrganization
  url: https://github.com/MobileAPI-dev
- type: GitHubRepository
  url: https://github.com/MobileAPI-dev/mobileapi-examples
- type: CodeExamples
  url: https://github.com/MobileAPI-dev/mobileapi-examples
- type: TermsOfService
  url: https://app.getterms.io/view/AG2Np/terms-of-service/en-us
- type: PrivacyPolicy
  url: https://app.getterms.io/view/AG2Np/privacy/en-us
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: Comprehensive Device Database
    description: 31,500+ smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and laptops across 200+ brands including Apple, Samsung, Google,
      OnePlus, Xiaomi, Huawei, Realme, and Infinix.
  - name: Twelve Normalized Spec Categories
    description: Each device returns structured data across Network, Body, Display, Platform, Memory, Main Camera, Selfie
      Camera, Sound, Comms, Features, Battery, and Misc with dedicated per-category endpoints.
  - name: Embedded Product Images
    description: Multiple official product images per device, returned as base64-encoded payloads plus 100x100 thumbnails,
      eliminating the need to host an image CDN.
  - name: Fuzzy Search and Autocomplete
    description: Manufacturer-aware search tolerates typos, partial names, and model number variations; a separate autocomplete
      endpoint powers search-as-you-type UIs.
  - name: AI Natural-Language Query
    description: A /devices/ai-query/ endpoint translates plain-English questions like 'phones with 8GB+ RAM under 200g' or
      'best camera phones from 2024' into structured device results (paid plans only).
  - name: Browse-By Indices
    description: Dedicated endpoints to list devices by manufacturer, launch year, or device type for building brand pages,
      new releases feeds, or category navigation.
  - name: Token or Bearer Authentication
    description: API keys can be supplied via Authorization Token, Authorization Bearer, or a key= query parameter fallback;
      both header formats are equivalent.
  - name: Rate-Limit Headers
    description: Every response includes X-RateLimit-Limit, X-RateLimit-Remaining, and X-RateLimit-Reset so clients can self-throttle;
      quota exceedance returns HTTP 429.
  - name: Demo Endpoints (No Key Required)
    description: A /demo-x7k9m2p4/devices/ mirror of the authenticated tree allows zero-key evaluation of every endpoint shape
      before signing up.
  - name: Account Introspection
    description: GET /me/ returns plan, quota, and usage metadata for the authenticated key.
  - name: Status Page and Uptime
    description: Real-time Cronitor-hosted status page with 99.9% uptime guarantee on Business and Enterprise tiers.
  sources:
  - https://mobileapi.dev/
  - https://mobileapi.dev/docs/
  updated: '2026-05-06'
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Device Catalog and Comparison Sites
    description: Power product catalog and side-by-side spec comparison pages with up-to-date specs and images for current
      and historical devices.
  - name: Trade-In and Buyback Platforms
    description: Identify a device by name, model number, or autocomplete suggestion and pull structured specs for valuation
      and resale workflows.
  - name: Repair and Service Workflows
    description: Look up displays, batteries, cameras, and connectivity details to drive parts selection and pricing in repair-shop
      applications.
  - name: Insurance and Warranty Quoting
    description: Resolve user-supplied device names to canonical models and risk-tier specs for handset insurance and warranty
      premium calculations.
  - name: E-commerce Product Pages
    description: Auto-fill product detail pages with normalized specs and base64 images for marketplace listings, retail sites,
      and affiliate stores.
  - name: AI Assistants and Recommender Bots
    description: Use the AI natural-language query endpoint to power conversational device recommendations grounded in real
      specifications.
  - name: Carrier and MVNO Compatibility Tools
    description: Match the network bands (2G/3G/4G/5G) of a customer's device against carrier coverage to drive bring-your-own-device
      flows.
  - name: Reviews and Tech Editorial Sites
    description: Embed structured spec sheets in reviews and news posts without scraping or maintaining an in-house spec database.
  sources:
  - https://mobileapi.dev/
  updated: '2026-05-06'
- type: Integrations
  data:
  - name: cURL
    description: Documented cURL recipes for /devices/search/ and other endpoints with Content-Type application/json and query-parameter
      API keys.
  - name: JavaScript / Fetch
    description: Documented fetch-based examples for browser and Node.js integrations.
  - name: Python / Requests
    description: Documented Python requests snippets for device search and retrieval.
  - name: PHP
    description: Documented PHP file_get_contents plus http_build_query examples.
  - name: Stripe
    description: Stripe-hosted checkout flow handles plan upgrades and recurring billing (referenced in CSP allowlist and
      /payment_successful callback).
  - name: Help Scout Beacon
    description: In-app support widget powered by Help Scout for paid-plan ticketing.
  - name: Cronitor Status Page
    description: Public uptime and incident history hosted on Cronitor at mobileapi.cronitorstatus.com.
  - name: GetTerms.io
    description: Terms of Service and Privacy Policy hosted on GetTerms.io.
  sources:
  - https://mobileapi.dev/docs/
  - https://mobileapi.dev/
  updated: '2026-05-06'
- type: Plans
  data:
  - name: Free
    description: $0/mo. 200 requests/month, 5 requests/minute, full database access, monthly data updates, community support.
  - name: Pro
    description: $15/mo (15% annual discount). 10,000 requests/month (~333/day), 10 requests/second, weekly data updates,
      priority email support, advanced analytics, commercial usage rights.
  - name: Enterprise
    description: Custom pricing. Unlimited requests, custom rate limits up to 100 req/sec, daily data updates, dedicated support,
      99.9% SLA, account manager, custom integrations.
  sources:
  - https://mobileapi.dev/#pricing
  - https://mobileapi.dev/docs/
  updated: '2026-05-06'
- type: RateLimits
  data:
  - name: Free Tier Rate Limit
    description: 5 requests/minute, 200 requests/month quota.
  - name: Pro Tier Rate Limit
    description: 10 requests/second, 10,000 requests/month quota.
  - name: Enterprise Tier Rate Limit
    description: Custom, up to 100 requests/second, unlimited monthly requests.
  - name: Rate-Limit Headers
    description: All responses include X-RateLimit-Limit, X-RateLimit-Remaining, and X-RateLimit-Reset; quota exceedance returns
      HTTP 429.
  sources:
  - https://mobileapi.dev/docs/
  updated: '2026-05-06'
- type: SpectralRules
  url: rules/mobileapi-rules.yml
- type: Vocabulary
  url: vocabulary/mobileapi-dev-vocabulary.yml
- type: Plans
  url: plans/mobileapi-dev-plans-pricing.yml
- type: RateLimits
  url: rate-limits/mobileapi-dev-rate-limits.yml
- type: FinOps
  url: finops/mobileapi-dev-finops.yml
- type: NaftikoCapability
  url: capabilities/ai-device-recommendation.yaml
- type: NaftikoCapability
  url: capabilities/device-lookup.yaml
- type: NaftikoCapability
  url: capabilities/manufacturer-catalog.yaml
- type: NaftikoCapability
  url: capabilities/shared/mobileapi-capability.yaml
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com