Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy A71 original?
Copies of the Galaxy A71 look right and even say Galaxy A71 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
- 2 checked here
Real Galaxy A71 vs a copy
| A real Galaxy A71 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-A715F, SM-A715W, SM-A715X | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY A71" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 618 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓6 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 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 A71'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 A71. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Software: Android 10 and up
Genuine Galaxy A71s checked here were running Android 13. A Galaxy A71 showing Android older than 10 isn't what it says.
Galaxy A71 or Galaxy A71 5G?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy A71 | Galaxy A71 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-A715F, SM-A715W | SM-A7160, SM-A716B |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 618 | Mali-G76 |
| RAM | 6 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy A71?
A real Samsung Galaxy A71 reports SM-A715F or SM-A715W or SM-A715X. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy A71 have?
At least 6 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy A71 run?
It came with Android 10. A version older than 10 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy A71 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 A71, for free.