Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Huawei nova 2 original?
Copies of the Huawei nova 2 look right and even say Huawei nova 2 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 Huawei nova 2 vs a copy
| A real Huawei nova 2 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓BAC-AL00, BAC-L01, BAC-L03 | ✕A different code, or "HUAWEI NOVA 2" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-T830 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 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 Huawei nova 2'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 Huawei nova 2. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Huawei nova 2 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
A Huawei nova 2 showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
Huawei nova 2 or Huawei nova 2s?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Huawei nova 2 | Huawei nova 2s | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | BAC-AL00, BAC-L01 | HWI-AL00, HWI-TL00 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-T830 | Mali-G71 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 8 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Huawei nova 2?
A real Huawei nova 2 reports BAC-AL00 or BAC-L01 or BAC-L03 or BAC-L21. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Huawei nova 2 have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Huawei nova 2 run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Huawei nova 2 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 Huawei nova 2, for free.