specdeviceinfo

506SH

506SH · Sg

SoC
Snapdragon 820
RAM
3 GB LPDDR4
Resolution
1920x1080
Android API
7.0 (24)
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The sg 506SH is built around the Snapdragon 820, a legacy flagship — capable in its day, now superseded from Qualcomm.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

3 GB LPDDR4 of RAM is below the realistic minimum for current Android — expect Android to aggressively kill background apps. 32 GB of internal storage is noticeably tight for 2026 — modern apps and updates fill it quickly. Display resolution is 1920x1080.

This record reflects Android API level 24 (7.0). Android 7 or older — effectively retired; very few modern apps will run, and Google Play Services support is limited.

Trust & buying notes

If you're cross-checking a phone advertised as a sg 506SH, the fields most worth verifying are: Build.MANUFACTURER lowercase-equal to "sharp"; 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 7.0, 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
SHARP
BRAND
SG
MODEL
506SH

Operating System

API
7.0 (24)
KERNEL
3.18.31-perf
PLATFORM
qcom

SoC / CPU

SOC
Snapdragon 820
CPU
msm8996
CORES
4
FAMILY
Kryo Kryo
CLOCK_SPEED
307 - 1593 MHz

GPU

GPU_VENDOR
Qualcomm
GPU_MODEL
Adreno (TM) 530

Memory & Storage

RAM
3 GB LPDDR4

Display

RESOLUTION
1920x1080
TOUCHSCREEN
shtps_rmi

Sensors

ACCELEROMETER
Accelerometer
GYROSCOPE
Gyroscope
MAGNETOMETER
Magnetic
BAROMETER
Pressure
ALSPS
Light
FINGERPRINT_SENSOR
fpc1020

Connectivity

NFC
+

Audio & Power

CHARGER
USE PMIC

Other

SOUND
msm8996tashaflu
MODEM
01.00.00
FLASH_SIZE
32 GB

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