Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Google Pixel 6a original?
Copies of the Pixel 6a look right and even say Pixel 6a 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
- New model here
Real Pixel 6a vs a copy
| A real Pixel 6a | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓PIXEL 6A | ✕A different code, or "PIXEL 6A" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G78 | ✕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 | ✓12 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 6a'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 6a. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
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None yet. Be the first: every Pixel 6a checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 12 and up
A Pixel 6a showing Android older than 12 isn't what it says.
Pixel 6a 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 6a | Pixel 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | PIXEL 6A | PIXEL 6 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G78 | Mali-G78 |
| RAM | 6 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 12 | Android 12 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Pixel 6a?
A real Google Pixel 6a reports PIXEL 6A. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Pixel 6a 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 6a run?
It came with Android 12. A version older than 12 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Pixel 6a 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 6a, for free.