Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that itel Alpha Lite original?
Copies of the Alpha Lite look right and even say Alpha Lite 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 Alpha Lite vs a copy
| A real Alpha Lite | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓ITEL W5008 | ✕A different code, or "ALPHA LITE" 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 Alpha Lite'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 Alpha Lite. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Alpha Lite checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
An Alpha Lite showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
Alpha Lite or A52 Lite?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Alpha Lite | A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ITEL W5008 | ITEL A52 LITE, ITEL A52S LITE |
| 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 Alpha Lite?
A real itel Alpha Lite reports ITEL W5008. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Alpha Lite have?
At least 1 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Alpha Lite run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Alpha Lite 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 Alpha Lite, for free.