Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that itel S42 original?
Copies of the S42 look right and even say S42 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 S42 vs a copy
| A real S42 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓ITEL S42 | ✕A different code, or "S42" 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 S42'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 S42. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every S42 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
A S42 showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
S42 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.
| S42 | S32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ITEL S42 | 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 S42?
A real itel S42 reports ITEL S42. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the S42 have?
At least 1 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the S42 run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my S42 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 S42, for free.