specdeviceinfo

SAMSUNG-SM-G930A

SAMSUNG-SM-G930A · Samsung

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The samsung SAMSUNG-SM-G930A is built around the Snapdragon 820, a legacy flagship — capable in its day, now superseded from Qualcomm.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 samsung SAMSUNG-SM-G930A, the fields most worth verifying are: Build.MANUFACTURER lowercase-equal to "samsung"; 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
samsung
BRAND
samsung
MODEL
SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
PRODUCT
heroqlteuc

Operating System

API
8.0 (26)
KERNEL
3.18.71-15151201
PLATFORM
qcom

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
sec_ts

Sensors

ACCELEROMETER
K6DS3TR
GYROSCOPE
K6DS3TR
MAGNETOMETER
AK09911C
BAROMETER
BMP280
ALSPS
TMD490X
FINGERPRINT_SENSOR
validity_fingerprint

Connectivity

WIFI
bcm4359
NFC
pn547

Audio & Power

AUDIO
max98506
CHARGER
p9220-charger

Other

LCM
ss_dsi_panel_S6E3HA3_AMS567JA01_WQHD
TOUCHSCREEN_KEY
abov-touchkey
CAMERA
imx260s5k4e6xx
SOUND
msm8996tashasnd
PMIC
max77838 max77854
MODEM
G930AUCSACSH3
OTHER
s2mpb02 qcom,actuator msm_ois msm_eeprom rtc6213n dummy MAX86902
SCSI
KLUBG4G1CE-B0B1

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