Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy S10 original?
Copies of the Galaxy S10 look right and even say Galaxy S10 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 7 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- Be the first to check one here
Real Galaxy S10 vs a copy
| A real Galaxy S10 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SC-03L, SCV41, SM-G9730 | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY S10" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 855 | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G76 or Adreno 640 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓8 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1440 or 1080 or 720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| 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 S10'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 S10. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Galaxy S10 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 9 and up
A Galaxy S10 showing Android older than 9 isn't what it says.
Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10e?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S10e | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SC-03L, SCV41 | SM-G9700, SM-G9708 |
| Processor | Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 855 | Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 855 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G76 or Adreno 640 | Mali-G76 or Adreno 640 |
| RAM | 8 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | 1440 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 9 | Android 9 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy S10?
A real Samsung Galaxy S10 reports SC-03L or SCV41 or SM-G9730 or SM-G9738. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Galaxy S10 have?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 runs on the Exynos 9820 or the Snapdragon 855, depending on where it was sold. A copy usually has a much cheaper chip inside, whatever Settings says. Phone Checker reads the graphics chip, which is part of the processor, so it tells them apart.
How much RAM does the Galaxy S10 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 S10 run?
It came with Android 9. A version older than 9 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy S10 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 S10, for free.