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Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos
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Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos

Released: 2014, October. Released 2014, NovemberDiscontinued

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General

Brand
Samsung
Model
Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos
Released
2014, October. Released 2014, November
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 290 EUR
OS
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Dimensions
139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.26 in)
Weight
123 g (4.34 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
Super AMOLED
Size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~71.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Internal
16GB 2GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Single
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Features
LED flash, panorama
Video
N/A

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
NFC
Yes (LTE model only)
Radio
FM radio, recording
USB
microUSB 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other

SAR
0.23 W/kg (head)
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
Models
SM-A500G, SM-A500H, SM-A500M, SM-A5000, SM-A500F, A5000
SAR EU
0.23 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
Announced
2014, October. Released 2014, November
Loudspeaker
Yes
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 69h

Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos?

The Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos.