Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy S8 original?
Copies of the Galaxy S8 look right and even say Galaxy S8 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 S8 vs a copy
| A real Galaxy S8 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SC-02J, SCV36, SM-G892A | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY S8" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G71 or Adreno 540 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1440 or 1080 or 720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓7 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 S8'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 S8. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Software: Android 7 and up
Genuine Galaxy S8s checked here were running Android 9. A Galaxy S8 showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy S8 | Galaxy S8+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SC-02J, SCV36 | SC-03J, SCV35 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G71 or Adreno 540 | Mali-G71 or Adreno 540 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 1440 px | 1440 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 7 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy S8?
A real Samsung Galaxy S8 reports SC-02J or SCV36 or SM-G892A or SM-G892U. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy S8 have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy S8 run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy S8 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 S8, for free.