Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Google Pixel Fold original?
Copies of the Pixel Fold look right and even say Pixel Fold 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
- Be the first to check one here
Real Pixel Fold vs a copy
| A real Pixel Fold | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓PIXEL FOLD | ✕A different code, or "PIXEL FOLD" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Google Tensor G2 | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G710 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓12 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| 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 Fold'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 Fold. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Pixel Fold checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 13 and up
A Pixel Fold showing Android older than 13 isn't what it says.
Pixel Fold or Pixel 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 Fold | Pixel XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | PIXEL FOLD | PIXEL XL |
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Snapdragon 821 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G710 | Adreno 530 |
| RAM | 12 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | – | 1440 px |
| Came with | Android 13 | Android 7 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Pixel Fold?
A real Google Pixel Fold reports PIXEL FOLD. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Pixel Fold have?
The Google Pixel Fold runs on the Google Tensor G2. 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 Fold have?
At least 12 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Pixel Fold run?
It came with Android 13. A version older than 13 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Pixel Fold 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 Fold, for free.