Real or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy A01 original?
Copies of the Galaxy A01 look right and even say Galaxy A01 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 7 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- Be the first to check one here
Real Galaxy A01 vs a copy
| A real Galaxy A01 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-A015A, SM-A015AZ, SM-A015F | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY A01" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Snapdragon 439 | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 505 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓2 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓10 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The Galaxy A01's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real Galaxy A01. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Galaxy A01 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 10 and up
A Galaxy A01 showing Android older than 10 isn't what it says.
Galaxy A01 or Galaxy A01 Core?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy A01 | Galaxy A01 Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-A015A, SM-A015AZ | SM-A013F, SM-A013G |
| Processor | Snapdragon 439 | – |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 505 | PowerVR |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 1 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy A01?
A real Samsung Galaxy A01 reports SM-A015A or SM-A015AZ or SM-A015F or SM-A015G. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Galaxy A01 have?
The Samsung Galaxy A01 runs on the Snapdragon 439. A copy usually has a much cheaper chip inside, whatever Settings says. Phone Checker reads the graphics chip, which is part of the processor, so it tells them apart.
How much RAM does the Galaxy A01 have?
At least 2 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy A01 run?
It came with Android 10. A version older than 10 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy A01 is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real Galaxy A01, for free.