Real or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy A05s original?
Copies of the Galaxy A05s look right and even say Galaxy A05s 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 A05s vs a copy
| A real Galaxy A05s | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-A057 | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY A05S" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Snapdragon 680 | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 610 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓13 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 |
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 A05s. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Software: Android 13 and up
Genuine Galaxy A05ss checked here were running Android 15. A Galaxy A05s showing Android older than 13 isn't what it says.
Galaxy A05s or Galaxy A05?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy A05s | Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-A057 | SM-A055F, SM-A055M |
| Processor | Snapdragon 680 | Helio G85 |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 610 | Mali-G52 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 13 | Android 13 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy A05s?
A real Samsung Galaxy A05s reports SM-A057. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Galaxy A05s have?
The Samsung Galaxy A05s runs on the Snapdragon 680. 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 A05s have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy A05s run?
It came with Android 13. A version older than 13 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy A05s 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 A05s, for free.