Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy A8 Star original?
Copies of the Galaxy A8 Star look right and even say Galaxy A8 Star 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
- New model here
Real Galaxy A8 Star vs a copy
| A real Galaxy A8 Star | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-G8850, SM-G8858, SM-G885F | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY A8 STAR" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 512 | ✕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 A8 Star'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 A8 Star. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
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None yet. Be the first: every Galaxy A8 Star checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 8 and up
A Galaxy A8 Star showing Android older than 8 isn't what it says.
Galaxy A8 Star or Galaxy A8 (2018)?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy A8 Star | Galaxy A8 (2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-G8850, SM-G8858 | SM-A530F, SM-A530N |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 512 | Mali-G71 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 8 | Android 7 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy A8 Star?
A real Samsung Galaxy A8 Star reports SM-G8850 or SM-G8858 or SM-G885F or SM-G885S. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy A8 Star 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 A8 Star run?
It came with Android 8. A version older than 8 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy A8 Star 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 A8 Star, for free.