Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Infinix Smart 8 original?
Copies of the Smart 8 look right and even say Smart 8 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
- 1 checked here
Real Smart 8 vs a copy
| A real Smart 8 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓INFINIX X6525 | ✕A different code, or "SMART 8" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G57 or PowerVR | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓3 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓13 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓64 GB or 128 GB | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The Smart 8'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 Smart 8. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Software: Android 13 and up
Genuine Smart 8s checked here were running Android 14. A Smart 8 showing Android older than 13 isn't what it says.
Smart 8 or Smart 8 Pro?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Smart 8 | Smart 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | INFINIX X6525 | INFINIX X6525B |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G57 or PowerVR | PowerVR |
| RAM | 3 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 13 | Android 13 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Smart 8?
A real Infinix Smart 8 reports INFINIX X6525. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Smart 8 have?
At least 3 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Smart 8 run?
It came with Android 13. A version older than 13 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Smart 8 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 Smart 8, for free.