Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy A04 original?
Copies of the Galaxy A04 look right and even say Galaxy A04 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
- 1 checked here
Real Galaxy A04 vs a copy
| A real Galaxy A04 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-A045F, SM-A045M | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY A04" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Helio P35 | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| Graphics chip | ✓PowerVR | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓3 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓12 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 A04'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 A04. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Software: Android 12 and up
Genuine Galaxy A04s checked here were running Android 14. A Galaxy A04 showing Android older than 12 isn't what it says.
Galaxy A04 or Galaxy A04e?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy A04 | Galaxy A04e | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-A045F, SM-A045M | SM-A042F, SM-A042M |
| Processor | Helio P35 | Helio P35 |
| Graphics chip | PowerVR | PowerVR |
| RAM | 3 GB+ | 3 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 12 | Android 12 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy A04?
A real Samsung Galaxy A04 reports SM-A045F or SM-A045M. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Galaxy A04 have?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 runs on the Helio P35. 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 A04 have?
At least 3 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy A04 run?
It came with Android 12. A version older than 12 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy A04 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 A04, for free.