Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Tecno Phantom 8 original?
Copies of the Phantom 8 look right and even say Phantom 8 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 Phantom 8 vs a copy
| A real Phantom 8 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓TECNO AX8, TECNO AX8S | ✕A different code, or "PHANTOM 8" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-T880 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓6 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓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 Phantom 8'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 Phantom 8. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Phantom 8 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
A Phantom 8 showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
Phantom 8 or Phantom 9?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Phantom 8 | Phantom 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | TECNO AX8, TECNO AX8S | TECNO AB7 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-T880 | PowerVR |
| RAM | 6 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 9 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Phantom 8?
A real Tecno Phantom 8 reports TECNO AX8 or TECNO AX8S. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Phantom 8 have?
At least 6 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Phantom 8 run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Phantom 8 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 Phantom 8, for free.