Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Nokia 5 original?
Copies of the Nokia 5 look right and even say Nokia 5 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 Nokia 5 vs a copy
| A real Nokia 5 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓TA-1024, TA-1027, TA-1044 | ✕A different code, or "NOKIA 5" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 505 | ✕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 | ✓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 Nokia 5'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 Nokia 5. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Nokia 5 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
A Nokia 5 showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
Nokia 5 or Nokia 5.1?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Nokia 5 | Nokia 5.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | TA-1024, TA-1027 | NOKIA 5.1 |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 505 | Mali-T860 |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 2 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 8 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Nokia 5?
A real Nokia 5 reports TA-1024 or TA-1027 or TA-1044 or TA-1053. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Nokia 5 have?
At least 2 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Nokia 5 run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Nokia 5 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 Nokia 5, for free.