Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Infinix Hot Note original?
Copies of the Hot Note look right and even say Hot Note 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 Note vs a copy
| A real Hot Note | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓INFINIX-X551 | ✕A different code, or "HOT NOTE" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-450 | ✕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 | ✓4 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 Note'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 Note. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Hot Note checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 4 and up
A Hot Note showing Android older than 4 isn't what it says.
Hot Note or Hot 10T?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Hot Note | Hot 10T | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | INFINIX-X551 | INFINIX X689C |
| Graphics chip | Mali-450 | Mali-G52 |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 4 | Android 11 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Hot Note?
A real Infinix Hot Note reports INFINIX-X551. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Hot Note have?
At least 2 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Hot Note run?
It came with Android 4. A version older than 4 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Hot Note 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 Note, for free.