Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Infinix Hot S original?
Copies of the Hot S look right and even say Hot S 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 Hot S vs a copy
| A real Hot S | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓INFINIX HOT S, INFINIX-X521, INFINIX-X521-LTE | ✕A different code, or "HOT S" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-T720 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓2 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓6 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 S'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 S. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Hot S checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 6 and up
A Hot S showing Android older than 6 isn't what it says.
Hot S or Hot S3?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Hot S | Hot S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | INFINIX HOT S, INFINIX-X521 | INFINIX X573, INFINIX X573B |
| Graphics chip | Mali-T720 | Adreno 505 |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 3 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 6 | Android 8 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Hot S?
A real Infinix Hot S reports INFINIX HOT S or INFINIX-X521 or INFINIX-X521-LTE or INFINIX-X521S. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Hot S 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 S run?
It came with Android 6. A version older than 6 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Hot S 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 S, for free.