Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy Note8 original?
Copies of the Galaxy Note8 look right and even say Galaxy Note8 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 Note8 vs a copy
| A real Galaxy Note8 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SC-01K, SCV37, SM-N9500 | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY NOTE8" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G71 or Adreno 540 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓6 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1440 or 1080 or 720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓7 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 Note8'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 Note8. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Galaxy Note8 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
A Galaxy Note8 showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
Galaxy Note8 or Galaxy Note9?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy Note8 | Galaxy Note9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SC-01K, SCV37 | SC-01L, SCV40 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G71 or Adreno 540 | Mali-G72 or Adreno 630 |
| RAM | 6 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | 1440 px | 1440 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 8 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy Note8?
A real Samsung Galaxy Note8 reports SC-01K or SCV37 or SM-N9500 or SM-N9508. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy Note8 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 Note8 run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy Note8 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 Note8, for free.