Real or copy?
Is that Xiaomi POCO F3 original?
Copies of the POCO F3 look right and even say POCO F3 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 POCO F3 vs a copy
| A real POCO F3 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓M2012K11AG | ✕A different code, or "POCO F3" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 650 | ✕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 | ✓11 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 POCO F3'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 POCO F3. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every POCO F3 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 11 and up
A POCO F3 showing Android older than 11 isn't what it says.
POCO F3 or POCO F3 GT?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| POCO F3 | POCO F3 GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | M2012K11AG | M2104K10I |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 650 | Mali-G77 |
| RAM | 6 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 11 | Android 11 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the POCO F3?
A real Xiaomi POCO F3 reports M2012K11AG. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the POCO F3 have?
At least 6 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the POCO F3 run?
It came with Android 11. A version older than 11 means a different phone.
How do I know if my POCO F3 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 POCO F3, for free.