Real or copy?
Is that itel A44 Air original?
Copies of the A44 Air look right and even say A44 Air 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 A44 Air vs a copy
| A real A44 Air | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓ITEL L5502, ITEL L5502S | ✕A different code, or "A44 AIR" 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 A44 Air'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 A44 Air. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every A44 Air checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
An A44 Air showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
A44 Air or A44 Pro?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| A44 Air | A44 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ITEL L5502, ITEL L5502S | ITEL A44 PRO |
| 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 A44 Air?
A real itel A44 Air reports ITEL L5502 or ITEL L5502S. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the A44 Air have?
At least 1 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the A44 Air run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my A44 Air 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 A44 Air, for free.