Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Google Pixel 2 original?
Copies of the Pixel 2 look right and even say Pixel 2 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 7 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- Be the first to check one here
Real Pixel 2 vs a copy
| A real Pixel 2 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓PIXEL 2 | ✕A different code, or "PIXEL 2" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Snapdragon 835 | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 540 | ✕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 | ✓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 Pixel 2'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 2. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Pixel 2 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 8 and up
A Pixel 2 showing Android older than 8 isn't what it says.
Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Pixel 2 | Pixel 2 XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | PIXEL 2 | PIXEL 2 XL |
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 | Snapdragon 835 |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 540 | Adreno 540 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1440 px |
| Came with | Android 8 | Android 8 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Pixel 2?
A real Google Pixel 2 reports PIXEL 2. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Pixel 2 have?
The Google Pixel 2 runs on the Snapdragon 835. A copy usually has a much cheaper chip inside, whatever Settings says. Phone Checker reads the graphics chip, which is part of the processor, so it tells them apart.
How much RAM does the Pixel 2 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 2 run?
It came with Android 8. A version older than 8 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Pixel 2 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 2, for free.