Real or copy?
Is that itel S33 original?
Copies of the S33 look right and even say S33 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 S33 vs a copy
| A real S33 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓ITEL S33 | ✕A different code, or "S33" 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 S33'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 S33. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every S33 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
A S33 showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
S33 or S32?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| S33 | S32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ITEL S33 | ITEL S32, ITEL S32LTE |
| 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 S33?
A real itel S33 reports ITEL S33. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the S33 have?
At least 1 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the S33 run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my S33 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 S33, for free.