Real or copy?
Is that Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S original?
Copies of the Redmi Note 10S look right and even say Redmi Note 10S 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 Redmi Note 10S vs a copy
| A real Redmi Note 10S | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓M2101K7BG, M2101K7BI, M2101K7BL | ✕A different code, or "REDMI NOTE 10S" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G76 | ✕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 Redmi Note 10S'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 Redmi Note 10S. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Redmi Note 10S checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 11 and up
A Redmi Note 10S showing Android older than 11 isn't what it says.
Redmi Note 10S or Redmi Note 10?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | M2101K7BG, M2101K7BI | M2101K7AG, M2101K7AI |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G76 | Adreno 612 |
| RAM | 6 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 11 | Android 11 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Redmi Note 10S?
A real Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S reports M2101K7BG or M2101K7BI or M2101K7BL or M2101K7BNY. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Redmi Note 10S have?
At least 6 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Redmi Note 10S run?
It came with Android 11. A version older than 11 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Redmi Note 10S 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 Redmi Note 10S, for free.