Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that OPPO A18 original?
Copies of the A18 look right and even say A18 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 A18 vs a copy
| A real A18 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓CPH2591 | ✕A different code, or "A18" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G52 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓13 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 A18'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 A18. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every A18 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 13 and up
An A18 showing Android older than 13 isn't what it says.
A18 or A17?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| A18 | A17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | CPH2591 | CPH2477 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G52 | PowerVR |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 13 | Android 12 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the A18?
A real OPPO A18 reports CPH2591. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the A18 have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the A18 run?
It came with Android 13. A version older than 13 means a different phone.
How do I know if my A18 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 A18, for free.