Real or copy?
Is that Infinix Note 5 original?
Copies of the Note 5 look right and even say Note 5 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 Note 5 vs a copy
| A real Note 5 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓INFINIX X604, INFINIX X604B | ✕A different code, or "NOTE 5" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G71 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓3 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓8 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 Note 5'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 Note 5. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Note 5 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 8 and up
A Note 5 showing Android older than 8 isn't what it says.
Note 5 or Note 50?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Note 5 | Note 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | INFINIX X604, INFINIX X604B | INFINIX X6858 |
| Processor | – | Helio G100 Ultimate |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G71 | Mali-G57 |
| RAM | 3 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 8 | Android 15 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Note 5?
A real Infinix Note 5 reports INFINIX X604 or INFINIX X604B. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Note 5 have?
At least 3 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Note 5 run?
It came with Android 8. A version older than 8 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Note 5 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 Note 5, for free.