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Samsung Galaxy Note5 Duos
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Samsung Galaxy Note5 Duos

Released: 2015, August. Released 2015, AugustPrice: About 450 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T760MP8
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.7 inches, 89.6 cm, 2, (~76.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy Note5 Duos
PriceAbout 450 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps/ LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
Video1440p@30fps
ColorsBlack Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan, White Pearl
ModelsSM-N920, SM-N9208, SM-N920CD, SM-N920C
SAR EU0.45 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight171 g (6.03 oz)
ChipsetExynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - N9208, N920C
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - N9208, N9200
Charging15W wired, QC2, Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
FeaturesHDR
Internal32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2015, August. Released 2015, August
Announced2015, August. Released 2015, August
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 22 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Music playUp to 64 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Samsung Galaxy Note5 Duos Overview

About Samsung Galaxy Note5 Duos Samsung Galaxy Note5 Duos is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Samsung Galaxy Note5 Duos has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Exynos 7420 Octa (14 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.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy Note5 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 Note5 Duos?

The Samsung Galaxy Note5 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 Note5 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 Note5 Duos void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy Note5 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 Note5 Duos run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy Note5 Duos.