GSM Arena Phone Specs Scraper

Extract comprehensive data and technical specifications from GSM Arena with ease. Collect detailed phone information including hardware, software, and performance metrics at scale. Perfect for market research, price comparison, and product intelligence.

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Features

• Fast Catalog Coverage — Collect phones quickly across brands or search queries.
• Rich Spec Enrichment — Add extensive technical fields for supported models.
• Clean Output Quality — Removes duplicate records and empty/null values automatically.
• Stable Large Runs — Handles high-result requests with consistent batching.
• Flexible Input Modes — Works with brandName and optional startUrl.

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Use Cases

Market Intelligence

Monitor the technical evolution of competitors. Track how display technologies, camera sensors, and battery capacities change over time across different manufacturers.

E-commerce Sourcing

Aggregating high-quality technical data for product listings. Ensure your catalog has the most accurate and detailed specifications for mobile devices.

Pricing Strategy

Correlation analysis between hardware specifications and market prices. Identify which features command the highest premiums in the mobile industry.

Academic Research

Build large-scale datasets for analysis of the mobile technology landscape, trend forecasting, and hardware innovation studies.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
brandName	String	No	"Samsung"	Brand name. Actor maps it internally to the correct GSM Arena brand.
startUrl	String	No	""	Optional direct URL. Supports brand URL, search URL, or specific phone URL.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of rich phone records to collect.
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	{ "useApifyProxy": true }	Proxy settings for reliable data collection.

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Output Data

Each collection item contains structured data including:

Field	Type	Description
phone_id	Number	Unique phone identifier
maker_id	Number	Unique manufacturer identifier
name	String	Full name of the device
model_name	String	Model name as listed in source catalog
brand	String	Device manufacturer
url	String	Original source URL
image_url	String	High-quality product image link
search_tokens	String	Search token string associated with model
search_flags	Array	Parsed feature flags from search tokens
aliases	Array	Parsed alias tokens from search tokens
os	String	Operating system details
display_size	String	Screen dimensions and technology
main_camera	String	Main camera specifications
ram_size	String	Memory and storage configurations
battery_size	String	Power capacity and type
announced	String	Device launch or announcement date

Note: All technical fields from the GSM Arena spec tables are dynamically included in the output.

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Usage Examples

Brand Name Mode

Use brand name only and let the actor auto-align to the correct brand:

{
    "brandName": "Samsung",
    "results_wanted": 50
}

Search URL Mode

Use a GSM Arena search URL and collect rich specs:

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?sName=nokia",
    "results_wanted": 40
}

Specific Device Specs

Extract full data for a single known model:

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_ultra-12771.php"
}

Brand URL Mode

Use direct brand URL when needed:

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.gsmarena.com/apple-phones-48.php",
    "results_wanted": 100
}

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Sample Output

{
  "maker_id": 9,
  "phone_id": 12771,
  "name": "Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra",
  "model_name": "Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G",
  "brand": "Samsung",
  "url": "https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_ultra-12771.php",
  "image_url": "https://fdn2.gsmarena.com/vv/bigpic/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra.jpg",
  "search_tokens": "5G Notch PHC sgs24u galaxys24ultra",
  "search_flags": ["5G", "PHC"],
  "aliases": ["Notch", "sgs24u", "galaxys24ultra"],
  "os": "Android 14, One UI 6.1",
  "display_size": "6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2",
  "main_camera": "200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide)",
  "ram_size": "256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM",
  "battery_size": "Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable",
  "announced": "2024, January 17",
  "nettech": "GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G",
  "platform_chipset": "Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
  "internalmemory": "256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM",
  "_source": "GSM Arena API + Compare Endpoint"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Use Direct Listing URLs

To get the most relevant results, use the URL of the brand's main device list (e.g., from the GSM Arena Manufacturers page).

Proxy Configuration

GSM Arena employs strict accessibility measures. For production runs, we strongly recommend using Apify's Residential Pixies to ensure uninterrupted data flow.

Adjust Result Quantity

Start with a small results_wanted (e.g., 20) to verify the data structure matches your needs before running large-scale extractions.

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Integrations

Connect your phone data with:

• Google Sheets — Direct export for feature analysis
• Airtable — Build a searchable device database
• Webhooks — Send new device alerts to your backend
• Make / Zapier — Automate price change notifications

Export Formats

• JSON — For developer integrations
• CSV / Excel — For business intelligence
• XML — For legacy system compatibility

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I scrape multiple brands at once?

You can run multiple instances of the actor with different startUrl values to gather data across different manufacturers simultaneously.

How accurate are the specifications?

The data reflects exactly what is published on GSM Arena. We extract the raw information to ensure you get the most original data possible.

Does it handle historical data?

Yes, as long as the device has a specification page on GSM Arena, this scraper can extract its data.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, contact support through the Apify Console.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• Dataset Export Guide

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with website terms of service and applicable laws regarding data usage in their jurisdiction. Please respect the source website's resources.