Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A original?
Copies of the Redmi Note 5A look right and even say Redmi Note 5A 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 Redmi Note 5A vs a copy
| A real Redmi Note 5A | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓REDMI NOTE 5A, REDMI Y1 | ✕A different code, or "REDMI NOTE 5A" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 308 or Adreno 505 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓2 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 Redmi Note 5A'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 5A. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Redmi Note 5A checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
A Redmi Note 5A showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
Redmi Note 5A or Redmi Note 5 Pro?
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 5A | Redmi Note 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | REDMI NOTE 5A, REDMI Y1 | REDMI NOTE 5 PRO |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 308 or Adreno 505 | Adreno 509 |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 3 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 7 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Redmi Note 5A?
A real Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A reports REDMI NOTE 5A or REDMI Y1. 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 5A have?
At least 2 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Redmi Note 5A run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Redmi Note 5A 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 5A, for free.