Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy Fold original?
Copies of the Galaxy Fold look right and even say Galaxy Fold in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 5 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- New model here
Real Galaxy Fold vs a copy
| A real Galaxy Fold | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SCV44, SM-F9000, SM-F900F | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY FOLD" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 640 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓12 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Android | ✓9 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 Fold'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 Fold. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Galaxy Fold checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 9 and up
A Galaxy Fold showing Android older than 9 isn't what it says.
Galaxy Fold or Galaxy F42 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 Fold | Galaxy F42 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SCV44, SM-F9000 | SM-E426B |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 640 | Mali-G57 |
| RAM | 12 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | – | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 9 | Android 11 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy Fold?
A real Samsung Galaxy Fold reports SCV44 or SM-F9000 or SM-F900F or SM-F900U. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy Fold have?
At least 12 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy Fold run?
It came with Android 9. A version older than 9 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy Fold 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 Fold, for free.