Real or copy?
Is that Tecno Pova 4 original?
Copies of the Pova 4 look right and even say Pova 4 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 7 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- Be the first to check one here
Real Pova 4 vs a copy
| A real Pova 4 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓TECNO LG7N | ✕A different code, or "POVA 4" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Helio G99 | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G57 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓8 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓12 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 Pova 4'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 Pova 4. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Pova 4 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 12 and up
A Pova 4 showing Android older than 12 isn't what it says.
Pova 4 or Pova 4 Pro?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Pova 4 | Pova 4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | TECNO LG7N | TECNO LG8N |
| Processor | Helio G99 | Helio G99 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G57 | Mali-G57 |
| RAM | 8 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 12 | Android 12 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Pova 4?
A real Tecno Pova 4 reports TECNO LG7N. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Pova 4 have?
The Tecno Pova 4 runs on the Helio G99. A copy usually has a much cheaper chip inside, whatever Settings says. Phone Checker reads the graphics chip, which is part of the processor, so it tells them apart.
How much RAM does the Pova 4 have?
At least 8 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Pova 4 run?
It came with Android 12. A version older than 12 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Pova 4 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 Pova 4, for free.