Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 original?
Copies of the Redmi Note 8 look right and even say Redmi Note 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
- New model here
Real Redmi Note 8 vs a copy
| A real Redmi Note 8 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓GINKGO, M1908C3JGG, REDMI NOTE 8 | ✕A different code, or "REDMI NOTE 8" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 610 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓3 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓9 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 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 Redmi Note 8. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Redmi Note 8 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 9 and up
A Redmi Note 8 showing Android older than 9 isn't what it says.
Redmi Note 8 or Redmi Note 8 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 8 | Redmi Note 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | GINKGO, M1908C3JGG | BEGONIA, REDMI NOTE 8 PRO |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 610 | Mali-G76 |
| RAM | 3 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 9 | Android 9 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Redmi Note 8?
A real Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 reports GINKGO or M1908C3JGG or REDMI NOTE 8 or REDMI NOTE 8T. 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 8 have?
At least 3 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Redmi Note 8 run?
It came with Android 9. A version older than 9 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Redmi Note 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 Redmi Note 8, for free.