Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Xiaomi Mi 8 original?
Copies of the Mi 8 look right and even say Mi 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 Mi 8 vs a copy
| A real Mi 8 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓EQUULEUS, MI 8, MI 8 EXPLORER EDITION | ✕A different code, or "MI 8" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 630 | ✕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 | ✓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 Mi 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 Mi 8. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Mi 8 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 8 and up
A Mi 8 showing Android older than 8 isn't what it says.
Mi 8 or Mi 8 SE?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Mi 8 | Mi 8 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | EQUULEUS, MI 8 | MI 8 SE, SIRIUS |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 630 | Adreno 616 |
| RAM | 6 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 8 | Android 8 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Mi 8?
A real Xiaomi Mi 8 reports EQUULEUS or MI 8 or MI 8 EXPLORER EDITION or MI 8 PRO. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Mi 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 Mi 8 run?
It came with Android 8. A version older than 8 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Mi 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 Mi 8, for free.