Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy Note20 original?
Copies of the Galaxy Note20 look right and even say Galaxy Note20 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 Note20 vs a copy
| A real Galaxy Note20 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-N980F, SM-N9810, SM-N981B | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY NOTE20" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G77 or Adreno 650 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓8 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 or 720 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 Note20'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 Note20. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Galaxy Note20 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 10 and up
A Galaxy Note20 showing Android older than 10 isn't what it says.
Galaxy Note20 or Galaxy Note20 Ultra?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy Note20 | Galaxy Note20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-N980F, SM-N9810 | SC-53A, SCG06 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G77 or Adreno 650 | Mali-G77 or Adreno 650 |
| RAM | 8 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1440 px |
| Came with | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy Note20?
A real Samsung Galaxy Note20 reports SM-N980F or SM-N9810 or SM-N981B or SM-N981N. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy Note20 have?
At least 8 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy Note20 run?
It came with Android 10. A version older than 10 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy Note20 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 Note20, for free.