Real or copy?
Is that vivo Y22s original?
Copies of the Y22s look right and even say Y22s 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 Y22s vs a copy
| A real Y22s | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓V2206 | ✕A different code, or "Y22S" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 610 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓6 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 Y22s'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 Y22s. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Y22s checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 12 and up
A Y22s showing Android older than 12 isn't what it says.
Y22s or Y21A?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Y22s | Y21A | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | V2206 | V2149 |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 610 | PowerVR |
| RAM | 6 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 12 | Android 11 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Y22s?
A real vivo Y22s reports V2206. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Y22s have?
At least 6 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Y22s run?
It came with Android 12. A version older than 12 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Y22s 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 Y22s, for free.