Real or copy?
Is that Nokia C3 original?
Copies of the Nokia C3 look right and even say Nokia C3 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 Nokia C3 vs a copy
| A real Nokia C3 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓NOKIA C3, NOKIA C5 ENDI | ✕A different code, or "NOKIA C3" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-400 or Mali-T720 or Mali-T820 or PowerVR or Adreno 304 or Adreno 308 | ✕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 | ✓10 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 C3'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 C3. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
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None yet. Be the first: every Nokia C3 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 10 and up
A Nokia C3 showing Android older than 10 isn't what it says.
Nokia C3 or Nokia C31?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Nokia C3 | Nokia C31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | NOKIA C3, NOKIA C5 ENDI | NOKIA C31, NOKIA C32 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-400 or Mali-T720 or Mali-T820 or PowerVR or Adreno 304 or Adreno 308 | PowerVR |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 3 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 10 | Android 12 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Nokia C3?
A real Nokia C3 reports NOKIA C3 or NOKIA C5 ENDI. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Nokia C3 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 C3 run?
It came with Android 10. A version older than 10 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Nokia C3 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 C3, for free.