Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that itel A49 original?
Copies of the A49 look right and even say A49 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 A49 vs a copy
| A real A49 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓ITEL A661L | ✕A different code, or "A49" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓PowerVR or Mali-G57 or Mali-T820 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓2 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓11 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 A49'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 A49. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every A49 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 11 and up
An A49 showing Android older than 11 isn't what it says.
A49 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.
| A49 | A49 Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ITEL A661L | ITEL A631L |
| Graphics chip | PowerVR or Mali-G57 or Mali-T820 | PowerVR or Mali-G57 or Mali-T820 |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 2 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 11 | Android 11 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the A49?
A real itel A49 reports ITEL A661L. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the A49 have?
At least 2 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the A49 run?
It came with Android 11. A version older than 11 means a different phone.
How do I know if my A49 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 A49, for free.