Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Tecno Spark original?
Copies of the Spark look right and even say Spark 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 Spark vs a copy
| A real Spark | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓TECNO K7 | ✕A different code, or "SPARK" 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 | ✓720 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 Spark'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 Spark. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Spark checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
A Spark showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
Spark or Spark 2?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Spark | Spark 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | TECNO K7 | TECNO KA7, TECNO KA7O |
| Graphics chip | Mali-400 or Mali-T720 or Mali-T820 or PowerVR | Mali-400 or Mali-T720 or Mali-T820 or PowerVR |
| RAM | 1 GB+ | 1 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 8 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Spark?
A real Tecno Spark reports TECNO K7. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Spark have?
At least 1 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Spark run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Spark 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 Spark, for free.