Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy A2 Core original?
Copies of the Galaxy A2 Core look right and even say Galaxy A2 Core in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- Be the first to check one here
Real Galaxy A2 Core vs a copy
| A real Galaxy A2 Core | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-A260F, SM-A260G | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY A2 CORE" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-T830 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓1 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓540 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓8 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 A2 Core'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 A2 Core. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Galaxy A2 Core checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 8 and up
A Galaxy A2 Core showing Android older than 8 isn't what it says.
Galaxy A2 Core or Galaxy A20e?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy A2 Core | Galaxy A20e | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-A260F, SM-A260G | SM-A202F |
| Processor | – | Exynos 7884 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-T830 | Mali-G71 |
| RAM | 1 GB+ | 3 GB+ |
| Screen | 540 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 8 | Android 9 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy A2 Core?
A real Samsung Galaxy A2 Core reports SM-A260F or SM-A260G. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy A2 Core have?
At least 1 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy A2 Core run?
It came with Android 8. A version older than 8 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy A2 Core 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 A2 Core, for free.