Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Google Pixel 8 original?
Copies of the Pixel 8 look right and even say Pixel 8 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
- 1 checked here
Real Pixel 8 vs a copy
| A real Pixel 8 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓PIXEL 8 | ✕A different code, or "PIXEL 8" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G715 | ✕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 | ✓14 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 8'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 8. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Software: Android 14 and up
Genuine Pixel 8s checked here were running Android 16. A Pixel 8 showing Android older than 14 isn't what it says.
Pixel 8 or Pixel 8a?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Pixel 8 | Pixel 8a | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | PIXEL 8 | PIXEL 8A |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G715 | Mali-G715 |
| RAM | 8 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 14 | Android 14 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Pixel 8?
A real Google Pixel 8 reports PIXEL 8. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Pixel 8 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 8 run?
It came with Android 14. A version older than 14 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Pixel 8 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 8, for free.