Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that itel A42 Plus original?
Copies of the A42 Plus look right and even say A42 Plus 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 A42 Plus vs a copy
| A real A42 Plus | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓ITEL A42 PLUS | ✕A different code, or "A42 PLUS" 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 A42 Plus'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 A42 Plus. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every A42 Plus checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
An A42 Plus showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
A42 Plus or A49 Play?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| A42 Plus | A49 Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ITEL A42 PLUS | ITEL A631L |
| Graphics chip | Mali-400 or Mali-T720 or Mali-T820 or PowerVR | PowerVR or Mali-G57 or Mali-T820 |
| RAM | 1 GB+ | 2 GB+ |
| Screen | 480 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 11 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the A42 Plus?
A real itel A42 Plus reports ITEL A42 PLUS. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the A42 Plus have?
At least 1 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the A42 Plus run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my A42 Plus 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 A42 Plus, for free.