Real or copy?
Is that realme 8 5G original?
Copies of the realme 8 5G look right and even say realme 8 5G 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 realme 8 5G vs a copy
| A real realme 8 5G | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓RMX3241, RMX3242 | ✕A different code, or "REALME 8 5G" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G57 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓11 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 realme 8 5G'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 realme 8 5G. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every realme 8 5G checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 11 and up
A realme 8 5G showing Android older than 11 isn't what it says.
realme 8 5G or realme 8 Pro?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| realme 8 5G | realme 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | RMX3241, RMX3242 | RMX3081 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G57 | Adreno 618 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 11 | Android 11 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the realme 8 5G?
A real realme 8 5G reports RMX3241 or RMX3242. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the realme 8 5G have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the realme 8 5G run?
It came with Android 11. A version older than 11 means a different phone.
How do I know if my realme 8 5G 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 realme 8 5G, for free.