Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that itel P17 original?
Copies of the P17 look right and even say P17 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 P17 vs a copy
| A real P17 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓ITEL P551W | ✕A different code, or "P17" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓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 | ✓9 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 P17'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 P17. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every P17 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 9 and up
A P17 showing Android older than 9 isn't what it says.
P17 or P17 Pro?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| P17 | P17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ITEL P551W | ITEL P552W |
| Graphics chip | Mali-T820 or PowerVR | Mali-T820 or PowerVR |
| RAM | 1 GB+ | 1 GB+ |
| Screen | 480 px | 480 px |
| Came with | Android 9 | Android 9 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the P17?
A real itel P17 reports ITEL P551W. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the P17 have?
At least 1 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the P17 run?
It came with Android 9. A version older than 9 means a different phone.
How do I know if my P17 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 P17, for free.