Real or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) original?
Copies of the Galaxy A7 (2018) look right and even say Galaxy A7 (2018) 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 A7 (2018) vs a copy
| A real Galaxy A7 (2018) | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-A750F, SM-A750FN, SM-A750G | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY A7 (2018)" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G71 | ✕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 | ✓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 A7 (2018)'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 A7 (2018). Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Galaxy A7 (2018) checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 8 and up
A Galaxy A7 (2018) showing Android older than 8 isn't what it says.
Galaxy A7 (2018) or Galaxy A7 (2017)?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy A7 (2018) | Galaxy A7 (2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-A750F, SM-A750FN | SM-A720F, SM-A720S |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G71 | Mali-T830 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 3 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 8 | Android 6 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy A7 (2018)?
A real Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) reports SM-A750F or SM-A750FN or SM-A750G or SM-A750GN. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy A7 (2018) 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 A7 (2018) run?
It came with Android 8. A version older than 8 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy A7 (2018) 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 A7 (2018), for free.