Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy S20+ original?
Copies of the Galaxy S20+ look right and even say Galaxy S20+ 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
- 1 checked here
Real Galaxy S20+ vs a copy
| A real Galaxy S20+ | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SC-52A, SCG02, SM-G985F | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY S20+" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| 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 | ✓1440 or 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 S20+'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 S20+. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Software: Android 10 and up
Genuine Galaxy S20+s checked here were running Android 13. A Galaxy S20+ showing Android older than 10 isn't what it says.
Galaxy S20+ or Galaxy S20?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy S20+ | Galaxy S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SC-52A, SCG02 | SC-51A, SC51AA |
| Processor | Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 | Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G77 or Adreno 650 | Mali-G77 or Adreno 650 |
| RAM | 8 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 1440 px | 1440 px |
| Came with | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy S20+?
A real Samsung Galaxy S20+ reports SC-52A or SCG02 or SM-G985F or SM-G9860. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Galaxy S20+ have?
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ runs on the Exynos 990 or the Snapdragon 865, 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 S20+ 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 S20+ run?
It came with Android 10. A version older than 10 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy S20+ 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 S20+, for free.