Real or copy?
Is that Google Pixel 7a original?
Copies of the Pixel 7a look right and even say Pixel 7a 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 7a vs a copy
| A real Pixel 7a | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓PIXEL 7A | ✕A different code, or "PIXEL 7A" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G710 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓8 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓13 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 7a'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 7a. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
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None yet. Be the first: every Pixel 7a checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 13 and up
A Pixel 7a showing Android older than 13 isn't what it says.
Pixel 7a or Pixel 7?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Pixel 7a | Pixel 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | PIXEL 7A | PIXEL 7 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G710 | Mali-G710 |
| RAM | 8 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 13 | Android 13 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Pixel 7a?
A real Google Pixel 7a reports PIXEL 7A. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Pixel 7a have?
At least 8 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Pixel 7a run?
It came with Android 13. A version older than 13 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Pixel 7a 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 7a, for free.