Real or copy?
Is that OPPO A3s original?
Copies of the A3s look right and even say A3s 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 A3s vs a copy
| A real A3s | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓CPH1803, CPH1809, CPH1853 | ✕A different code, or "A3S" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 506 | ✕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 | ✓8 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 A3s'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 A3s. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every A3s checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 8 and up
An A3s showing Android older than 8 isn't what it says.
A3s or A38?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| A3s | A38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | CPH1803, CPH1809 | CPH2579 |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 506 | Mali-G52 |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 8 | Android 13 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the A3s?
A real OPPO A3s reports CPH1803 or CPH1809 or CPH1853 or CPH1901. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the A3s have?
At least 2 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the A3s run?
It came with Android 8. A version older than 8 means a different phone.
How do I know if my A3s 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 A3s, for free.