Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy S24+ original?
Copies of the Galaxy S24+ look right and even say Galaxy S24+ 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 S24+ vs a copy
| A real Galaxy S24+ | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-S926 | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY S24+" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Exynos 2400 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| Graphics chip | ✓Xclipse 940 or Adreno 750 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓12 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1440 or 1080 or 720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓14 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓256 GB or 512 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 S24+. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Software: Android 14 and up
Genuine Galaxy S24+s checked here were running Android 16. A Galaxy S24+ showing Android older than 14 isn't what it says.
Galaxy S24+ or Galaxy S24?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy S24+ | Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-S926 | SM-S921 |
| Processor | Exynos 2400 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Exynos 2400 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Graphics chip | Xclipse 940 or Adreno 750 | Xclipse 940 or Adreno 750 |
| RAM | 12 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 1440 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 14 | Android 14 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy S24+?
A real Samsung Galaxy S24+ reports SM-S926. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Galaxy S24+ have?
The Samsung Galaxy S24+ runs on the Exynos 2400 or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, 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 S24+ have?
At least 12 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy S24+ run?
It came with Android 14. A version older than 14 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy S24+ 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 S24+, for free.