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Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos
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Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos

Released: 2015, August. Released 2015, AugustPrice: About 280 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53) - A800Y, Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) - A800F
GPUAdreno 405 - A800Y, Mali-T628 MP6 - A800F
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.7 inches, 89.6 cm, 2, (~73.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy A8 Duos
PriceAbout 280 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS, recording
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
ModelsSM-A8000, SM-A800F, SM-A800Y, SM-A800I, SM-A800IZ, SM-A800S, SM-A800YZ
SAR EU0.32 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight151 g (5.33 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A800Y, Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A800F
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.859 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A800F, A800Y
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 - A800F
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 2GB RAM
Released2015, August. Released 2015, August
Announced2015, August. Released 2015, August
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Talk timeUp to 17 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
Music playUp to 51 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1089Basemark X: 8838
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio qualityNoise -89.3dB / Crosstalk -53.8dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 98h

Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A800Y, Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A800F , 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.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos?

The Samsung Galaxy A8 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 A8 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 A8 Duos void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A8 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 A8 Duos run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos.