Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Infinix Hot 12 original?
Copies of the Hot 12 look right and even say Hot 12 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 Hot 12 vs a copy
| A real Hot 12 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓INFINIX X6817 | ✕A different code, or "HOT 12" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G52 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓11 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 Hot 12'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 Hot 12. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Hot 12 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 11 and up
A Hot 12 showing Android older than 11 isn't what it says.
Hot 12 or Hot 12i?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Hot 12 | Hot 12i | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | INFINIX X6817 | INFINIX X665, INFINIX X665B |
| Processor | – | Helio A22 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G52 | PowerVR |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 2 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 11 | Android 11 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Hot 12?
A real Infinix Hot 12 reports INFINIX X6817. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Hot 12 have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Hot 12 run?
It came with Android 11. A version older than 11 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Hot 12 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 Hot 12, for free.