Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that itel S17 original?
Copies of the S17 look right and even say S17 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 S17 vs a copy
| A real S17 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓ITEL S661W | ✕A different code, or "S17" 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 S17'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 S17. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every S17 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 11 and up
A S17 showing Android older than 11 isn't what it says.
S17 or S15?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| S17 | S15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ITEL S661W | ITEL W6002, ITEL W6002E |
| Graphics chip | PowerVR or Mali-G57 or Mali-T820 | Mali-400 or Mali-T720 or Mali-T820 or PowerVR |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 1 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 480 px |
| Came with | Android 11 | Android 7 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the S17?
A real itel S17 reports ITEL S661W. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the S17 have?
At least 2 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the S17 run?
It came with Android 11. A version older than 11 means a different phone.
How do I know if my S17 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 S17, for free.