Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that itel A16 original?
Copies of the A16 look right and even say A16 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 A16 vs a copy
| A real A16 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓ITEL A16, ITEL A16TZ | ✕A different code, or "A16" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-400 or Mali-T720 or Mali-T820 or PowerVR | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓1 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓480 or 720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓7 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 A16'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 A16. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every A16 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
An A16 showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
A16 or A16 Plus?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| A16 | A16 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ITEL A16, ITEL A16TZ | ITEL A16 PLUS, ITEL A16 PLUS RU |
| Graphics chip | Mali-400 or Mali-T720 or Mali-T820 or PowerVR | Mali-400 or Mali-T720 or Mali-T820 or PowerVR |
| RAM | 1 GB+ | 1 GB+ |
| Screen | 480 px | 480 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 7 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the A16?
A real itel A16 reports ITEL A16 or ITEL A16TZ. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the A16 have?
At least 1 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the A16 run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my A16 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 A16, for free.