Real or copy?
Is that Google Pixel 10 original?
Copies of the Pixel 10 look right and even say Pixel 10 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
- 2 checked here
Real Pixel 10 vs a copy
| A real Pixel 10 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓PIXEL 10 | ✕A different code, or "PIXEL 10" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓DXT-48 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓12 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓16 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 10'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 10. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Checked in Chisankane.
Software: Android 16 and up
Genuine Pixel 10s checked here were running Android 17. A Pixel 10 showing Android older than 16 isn't what it says.
Pixel 10 or Pixel 10a?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Pixel 10 | Pixel 10a | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | PIXEL 10 | PIXEL 10A |
| Graphics chip | DXT-48 | Mali-G715 |
| RAM | 12 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 16 | Android 16 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Pixel 10?
A real Google Pixel 10 reports PIXEL 10. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Pixel 10 have?
At least 12 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Pixel 10 run?
It came with Android 16. A version older than 16 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Pixel 10 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 10, for free.