Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Honor 8A original?
Copies of the Honor 8A look right and even say Honor 8A 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
- Be the first to check one here
Real Honor 8A vs a copy
| A real Honor 8A | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓JAT-AL00, JAT-L29, JAT-L41 | ✕A different code, or "HONOR 8A" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓PowerVR | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓2 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓9 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 Honor 8A'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 Honor 8A. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Honor 8A checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 9 and up
A Honor 8A showing Android older than 9 isn't what it says.
Honor 8A or Honor 8X?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Honor 8A | Honor 8X | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | JAT-AL00, JAT-L29 | JSN-AL00, JSN-AL00A |
| Graphics chip | PowerVR | Mali-G51 |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 9 | Android 8 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Honor 8A?
A real Honor 8A reports JAT-AL00 or JAT-L29 or JAT-L41 or JAT-LX1. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Honor 8A have?
At least 2 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Honor 8A run?
It came with Android 9. A version older than 9 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Honor 8A 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 Honor 8A, for free.