SM-S938U
SM-S938U · Samsung
- SoC
- qcom
- RAM
- 2 GB LPDDR3
- Resolution
- 1560x720
- Android API
- 7.0 (24)
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 SM-S938U reports its platform as qcom. The CPU configuration is 4-core, Cortex-A53, running up to 299 - 1300 MHz. The GPU is ARM Mali-T720. Without a confirmed SoC tier mapping for this platform string, we treat the device as unverified. If you're using this entry to compare against a phone you're inspecting, focus on the raw fields below rather than tier-level conclusions.
Day-to-day workload
2 GB LPDDR3 of RAM is below the realistic minimum for current Android — expect Android to aggressively kill background apps. 16 GB of internal storage is below current daily-use minimums. Display resolution is 1560x720.
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
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
- samsung
- BRAND
- samsung
- MODEL
- SM-S938U
- PRODUCT
- d2qzh
Operating System
- API
- 7.0 (24)
- KERNEL
- 3.18.35+
- PLATFORM
- qcom
SoC / CPU
- CPU
- MT6735
- CORES
- 4
- FAMILY
- Cortex-A53
- CLOCK_SPEED
- 299 - 1300 MHz
- REVISION
- r0p3
GPU
- GPU_VENDOR
- ARM
- GPU_MODEL
- Mali-T720
- GPU_CLOCK
- 279 - 448 MHz
- GPU_VERSION
- 3.1 v1.r12p1-01alp0.62f282720426ab7712f1c6b996a6dc82
Memory & Storage
- RAM
- 2 GB LPDDR3
Display
- RESOLUTION
- 1560x720
- TOUCHSCREEN
- fts_ts
Sensors
- ACCELEROMETER
- ACCELEROMETER
- ALSPS
- LIGHT
Connectivity
- WIFI
- CONSYS_MT6735
Audio & Power
- CHARGER
- USE PMIC
Other
- CAMERA
- imx135mipiraws5k5e2yasmipiraw
- LENS
- MAINAF
- SOUND
- mtsndcard
- OTHER
- nt50358 unk10 unk1e unk3c unk4d unk60 unk6a
- FLASH_SIZE
- 16 GB
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