Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Tecno Pop 1s original?
Copies of the Pop 1s look right and even say Pop 1s 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 Pop 1s vs a copy
| A real Pop 1s | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓TECNO F4, TECNO F4 PRO | ✕A different code, or "POP 1S" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-400 or Mali-T720 or Mali-T820 or PowerVR | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓1 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓480 or 720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓8 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 Pop 1s'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 Pop 1s. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Pop 1s checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 8 and up
A Pop 1s showing Android older than 8 isn't what it says.
Pop 1s or Pop 10?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Pop 1s | Pop 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | TECNO F4, TECNO F4 PRO | TECNO KM4, TECNO KM4S |
| Graphics chip | Mali-400 or Mali-T720 or Mali-T820 or PowerVR | Mali-G57 |
| RAM | 1 GB+ | 3 GB+ |
| Screen | 480 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 8 | Android 15 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Pop 1s?
A real Tecno Pop 1s reports TECNO F4 or TECNO F4 PRO. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Pop 1s have?
At least 1 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Pop 1s run?
It came with Android 8. A version older than 8 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Pop 1s 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 Pop 1s, for free.