Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Google Pixel 4 original?
Copies of the Pixel 4 look right and even say Pixel 4 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 4 vs a copy
| A real Pixel 4 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓PIXEL 4 | ✕A different code, or "PIXEL 4" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 640 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓6 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓10 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓64 GB or 128 GB | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The Pixel 4'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 4. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Software: Android 10 and up
Genuine Pixel 4s checked here were running Android 13. A Pixel 4 showing Android older than 10 isn't what it says.
Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 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 4 | Pixel 4 XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | PIXEL 4 | PIXEL 4 XL |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 |
| RAM | 6 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1440 px |
| Came with | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Pixel 4?
A real Google Pixel 4 reports PIXEL 4. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Pixel 4 have?
At least 6 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Pixel 4 run?
It came with Android 10. A version older than 10 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Pixel 4 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 4, for free.