Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Apple iPhone XS original?
Copies of the iPhone XS look right and even say iPhone XS in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 4 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- New model here
Real iPhone XS vs a copy
| A real iPhone XS | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| System | ✓iOS 12 or newer | ✕Android dressed up to look like iOS |
| Graphics chip | ✓A12 Bionic | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| Screen | ✓375 × 812 points (its own size) | ✕Another size: a copy, or an older iPhone in a newer case |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
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 iPhone XS. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's iCloud free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every iPhone XS checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: iOS 12 to iOS 18
An iPhone XS showing iOS older than 12 or newer than 18 isn't what it says.
iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| iPhone XS | iPhone XS Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics chip | A12 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Screen | 375 × 812 | 414 × 896 |
| Came with | iOS 12 | iOS 12 |
Questions people ask
Which iOS versions does the iPhone XS run?
It came with iOS 12 and its last update is iOS 18. A version older than 12 means a different phone.
How do I know if my iPhone XS 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 iPhone XS, for free.