Real or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy M20 original?
Copies of the Galaxy M20 look right and even say Galaxy M20 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 M20 vs a copy
| A real Galaxy M20 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-M205F, SM-M205FN, SM-M205G | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY M20" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G71 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓3 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 M20'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 M20. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Galaxy M20 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 8 and up
A Galaxy M20 showing Android older than 8 isn't what it says.
Galaxy M20 or Galaxy M21?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy M20 | Galaxy M21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-M205F, SM-M205FN | SM-M215F, SM-M215G |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G71 | Mali-G72 |
| RAM | 3 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 8 | Android 10 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy M20?
A real Samsung Galaxy M20 reports SM-M205F or SM-M205FN or SM-M205G or SM-M205M. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy M20 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 M20 run?
It came with Android 8. A version older than 8 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy M20 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 M20, for free.