Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy S22 original?
Copies of the Galaxy S22 look right and even say Galaxy S22 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
- 3 checked here
Real Galaxy S22 vs a copy
| A real Galaxy S22 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-S901 | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY S22" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Xclipse 920 or Adreno 730 | ✕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 | ✓12 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 S22. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Checked in Chisankane.
Software: Android 12 and up
Genuine Galaxy S22s checked here were running Android 15, 16. A Galaxy S22 showing Android older than 12 isn't what it says.
Galaxy S22 or Galaxy S22+?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy S22 | Galaxy S22+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-S901 | SM-S906 |
| Graphics chip | Xclipse 920 or Adreno 730 | Xclipse 920 or Adreno 730 |
| RAM | 8 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 12 | Android 12 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy S22?
A real Samsung Galaxy S22 reports SM-S901. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy S22 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 S22 run?
It came with Android 12. A version older than 12 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy S22 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 S22, for free.