specdeviceinfo

VS987

VS987 · Lge

SoC
Snapdragon 820
RAM
4 GB LPDDR4
Resolution
2560x1440
Android API
8.0 (26)
specdeviceinfo analysis

What this hardware actually means

Editorial interpretation generated from the device's self-reported fields and our SoC tier database. Cross-reference with the raw fields below; if you spot a contradiction, please tell us.

Platform & performance positioning

The lge VS987 is built around the Snapdragon 820, a legacy flagship — capable in its day, now superseded from Qualcomm. It launched in 2015 on a Samsung 14nm LPP process. 2016 flagship (Galaxy S7, OnePlus 3). End-of-life for security updates.

Not recommended for primary use in 2026 — Android 9 ceiling on most devices; many modern apps refuse to install.

Day-to-day workload

4 GB LPDDR4 of RAM is tight for 2026 standards — usable for the basics but limits modern app behavior. Display resolution is 2560x1440.

This record reflects Android API level 26 (8.0). Android 8–9 — legacy; many banking and DRM apps drop support at this level.

Trust & buying notes

If you're cross-checking a phone advertised as a lge VS987, the fields most worth verifying are: Build.MANUFACTURER lowercase-equal to "lge"; Build.SOC_MODEL set (Android 12+) and consistent with Snapdragon 820. For an automated check, run our Hardware Trust Score from the DevCheck AI app and compare its output against this entry.

Because this entry runs Android 8.0, treat it as a reference for older inventory: refurb shops sometimes flash old firmware to make a device look "stock," so a modern build date with this API level is a red flag.

Identity

MANUFACTURER
LGE
BRAND
lge
MODEL
VS987
PRODUCT
h1_vzw

Operating System

API
8.0 (26)
KERNEL
3.18.71-perf+
PLATFORM
h1

SoC / CPU

SOC
Snapdragon 820
CPU
msm8996
CORES
4
FAMILY
Kryo Kryo
CLUSTERS
2 x 2.15 GHz 2 x 1.59 GHz
CLOCK_SPEED
307 - 2150 MHz

GPU

GPU_VENDOR
Qualcomm
GPU_MODEL
Adreno (TM) 530
GPU_CLOCK
133 - 624 MHz

Memory & Storage

RAM
4 GB LPDDR4

Display

RESOLUTION
2560x1440
TOUCHSCREEN
lge_touch

Sensors

ACCELEROMETER
LGE
GYROSCOPE
LGE
MAGNETOMETER
AK09916C
BAROMETER
LGE
ALSPS
LGE
FINGERPRINT_SENSOR
fpc1020

Connectivity

WIFI
bcmdhd
NFC
pn547

Audio & Power

CHARGER
smb1351-charger

Other

LCM
LGD_SIC_LG4946_1440p_Dual_cmd_mode_dsi_panel
CAMERA
imx234t4ka3imx268
SOUND
msm8996tashasnd
MODEM
MPSS.TH.2.0.c1.4-00070-M8996FAAAANAZM-1.159723.2.161091.1
OTHER
i2c_camera msm_eeprom anx7418 anx7816
SCSI
KLUBG4G1CE-B0B1
BATTERY
lge_bl42d1f_1600mah_averaged_masterslave_oct12th2015
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