Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that itel S18 original?
Copies of the S18 look right and even say S18 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 S18 vs a copy
| A real S18 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓ITEL S663L | ✕A different code, or "S18" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G57 | ✕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 | ✓12 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 S18'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 S18. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every S18 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 12 and up
A S18 showing Android older than 12 isn't what it says.
S18 or S18 Pro?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| S18 | S18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ITEL S663L | ITEL S662L |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G57 | Mali-G57 |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 2 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 12 | Android 12 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the S18?
A real itel S18 reports ITEL S663L. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the S18 have?
At least 2 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the S18 run?
It came with Android 12. A version older than 12 means a different phone.
How do I know if my S18 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 S18, for free.