Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Google Pixel 8a original?
Copies of the Pixel 8a look right and even say Pixel 8a 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 8a vs a copy
| A real Pixel 8a | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓PIXEL 8A | ✕A different code, or "PIXEL 8A" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Google Tensor G3 | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| 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 8a'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 8a. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Pixel 8a checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 14 and up
A Pixel 8a showing Android older than 14 isn't what it says.
Pixel 8a or Pixel 8?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Pixel 8a | Pixel 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | PIXEL 8A | PIXEL 8 |
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G3 |
| 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 8a?
A real Google Pixel 8a reports PIXEL 8A. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Pixel 8a have?
The Google Pixel 8a runs on the Google Tensor G3. 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 8a 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 8a run?
It came with Android 14. A version older than 14 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Pixel 8a 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 8a, for free.