Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Google Pixel original?
Copies of the Pixel look right and even say Pixel 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
- 14 checked here
Real Pixel vs a copy
| A real Pixel | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓PIXEL | ✕A different code, or "PIXEL" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 530 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 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 Pixel'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 Pixel. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Checked in Chisankane.
Software: Android 7 and up
Genuine Pixels checked here were running Android 13, 14, 16, 17. A Pixel showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
Pixel or Pixel 6?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Pixel | Pixel 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | PIXEL | PIXEL 6 |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 530 | Mali-G78 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 12 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Pixel?
A real Google Pixel reports PIXEL. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Pixel have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Pixel run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Pixel 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 Pixel, for free.