Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy A21s original?
Copies of the Galaxy A21s look right and even say Galaxy A21s 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
- 3 checked here
Real Galaxy A21s vs a copy
| A real Galaxy A21s | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-A217F, SM-A217M, SM-A217N | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY A21S" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Exynos 850 | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G52 | ✕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 | ✓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 A21s'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 A21s. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Checked in Lusaka.
Software: Android 10 and up
Genuine Galaxy A21ss checked here were running Android 12. A Galaxy A21s showing Android older than 10 isn't what it says.
Galaxy A21s or Galaxy A21?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy A21s | Galaxy A21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-A217F, SM-A217M | SC-42A, SCV49 |
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Helio P35 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G52 | PowerVR |
| RAM | 3 GB+ | 3 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy A21s?
A real Samsung Galaxy A21s reports SM-A217F or SM-A217M or SM-A217N. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Galaxy A21s have?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s runs on the Exynos 850. 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 A21s 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 A21s run?
It came with Android 10. A version older than 10 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy A21s 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 A21s, for free.