Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro original?
Copies of the Redmi Note 8 Pro look right and even say Redmi Note 8 Pro 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 Pro vs a copy
| A real Redmi Note 8 Pro | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓BEGONIA, REDMI NOTE 8 PRO | ✕A different code, or "REDMI NOTE 8 PRO" 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 | ✓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 Pro'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 Pro. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
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None yet. Be the first: every Redmi Note 8 Pro checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 9 and up
A Redmi Note 8 Pro showing Android older than 9 isn't what it says.
Redmi Note 8 Pro or Redmi Note 8?
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 Pro | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | BEGONIA, REDMI NOTE 8 PRO | GINKGO, M1908C3JGG |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G76 | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 6 GB+ | 3 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 9 | Android 9 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Redmi Note 8 Pro?
A real Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro reports BEGONIA or REDMI NOTE 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 Redmi Note 8 Pro 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 8 Pro run?
It came with Android 9. A version older than 9 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Redmi Note 8 Pro 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 Pro, for free.