Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy S21+ original?
Copies of the Galaxy S21+ look right and even say Galaxy S21+ 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
- 1 checked here
Real Galaxy S21+ vs a copy
| A real Galaxy S21+ | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-G996 | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY S21+" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G78 or Adreno 660 | ✕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 | ✓11 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓128 GB or 256 GB | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
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 S21+. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Software: Android 11 and up
Genuine Galaxy S21+s checked here were running Android 15. A Galaxy S21+ showing Android older than 11 isn't what it says.
Galaxy S21+ or Galaxy S21?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy S21+ | Galaxy S21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-G996 | SM-G991 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G78 or Adreno 660 | Mali-G78 or Adreno 660 |
| RAM | 8 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 11 | Android 11 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy S21+?
A real Samsung Galaxy S21+ reports SM-G996. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy S21+ 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 S21+ run?
It came with Android 11. A version older than 11 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy S21+ 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 S21+, for free.