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
- New model here
Real Galaxy S8+ vs a copy
| A real Galaxy S8+ | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SC-03J, SCV35, SM-G9550 | ✕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.
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None yet. Be the first: every Galaxy S8+ checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
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-03J, SCV35 | SC-02J, SCV36 |
| 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-03J or SCV35 or SM-G9550 or SM-G955F. 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.