SM-T827V
SM-T827V · Verizon
- SoC
- Snapdragon 820
- RAM
- 4 GB LPDDR4
- Resolution
- 2048x1536
- Android API
- 9 (28)
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The verizon SM-T827V is built around the Snapdragon 820, a legacy flagship — capable in its day, now superseded from Qualcomm.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 2048x1536.
This record reflects Android API level 28 (9). 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 verizon SM-T827V, 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 9, 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
- Verizon
- MODEL
- SM-T827V
- PRODUCT
- gts3lltevzw
Operating System
- API
- 9 (28)
- KERNEL
- 3.18.115-16675624
- 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
- REVISION
- r1p2 r1p2
- TECHPROCESS
- 14 nm
GPU
- GPU_VENDOR
- Qualcomm
- GPU_MODEL
- Adreno (TM) 530
- GPU_CLOCK
- 133 - 624 MHz
- GPU_VERSION
- 3.2 V@331.0 (GIT@7dbb41d, Iebf953a4a5) (Date:12/21/18)
Memory & Storage
- RAM
- 4 GB LPDDR4
- FLASH
- Samsung BJNB4R
Display
- RESOLUTION
- 2048x1536
- TOUCHSCREEN
- synaptics_rmi4_i2c
Sensors
- ACCELEROMETER
- K6DS3TR
- GYROSCOPE
- K6DS3TR
- MAGNETOMETER
- AK09916
- ALSPS
- CM3323
- FINGERPRINT_SENSOR
- egis_fingerprint
Audio & Power
- AUDIO
- rt5508
- CHARGER
- sm5705
Other
- LCM
- ss_dsi_panel_ANA38401_AMS968HH01_QXGA
- CAMERA
- imx260s5k4e6xx
- SOUND
- msm8996tashasnd
- OTHER
- unk09 unk18 unk20 unk25 unk28 unk35 unk36 unk37 unk40 unk51 unk56 unk71
- FLASH_SIZE
- 32 GB
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