Real or copy?
Is that Xiaomi Redmi A2 original?
Copies of the Redmi A2 look right and even say Redmi A2 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 Redmi A2 vs a copy
| A real Redmi A2 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓23026RN54G, 23028RN4DG | ✕A different code, or "REDMI A2" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓PowerVR | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓2 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| 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 Redmi A2'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 Redmi A2. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Redmi A2 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 13 and up
A Redmi A2 showing Android older than 13 isn't what it says.
Redmi A2 or Redmi A3?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Redmi A2 | Redmi A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | 23026RN54G, 23028RN4DG | 23129RN51H, 23129RN51X |
| Graphics chip | PowerVR | PowerVR |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 3 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 13 | Android 14 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Redmi A2?
A real Xiaomi Redmi A2 reports 23026RN54G or 23028RN4DG. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Redmi A2 have?
At least 2 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Redmi A2 run?
It came with Android 13. A version older than 13 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Redmi A2 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 Redmi A2, for free.