Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Google Pixel XL original?
Copies of the Pixel XL look right and even say Pixel XL 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 XL vs a copy
| A real Pixel XL | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓PIXEL XL | ✕A different code, or "PIXEL XL" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 530 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1440 or 1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓7 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 XL'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 XL. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Pixel XL checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
A Pixel XL showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
Pixel XL 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 XL | Pixel 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | PIXEL XL | PIXEL 6 |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 530 | Mali-G78 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 1440 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 12 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Pixel XL?
A real Google Pixel XL reports PIXEL XL. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Pixel XL have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Pixel XL run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Pixel XL 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 XL, for free.