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Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos Specifications
Versions: A800F (Global); A800Y (Asia)
Samsung
Released 2015, Aug 15
2 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A800Y Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A800F
- 151g, 5.9mm thickness
- Android 5.1, up to 6.0
- 32GB storage, microSDXC
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 6 | — |
| Display | 6.7 | — |
| Performance | 4.1 | — |
| Camera | 3.9 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 5.3 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 1.6 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
5.7"
1080x1920 pixels
16MP
1080p
2GB RAM
Snapdragon 615
3050mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A800F, A800Y | |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 - A800F | |
| ??? | 3, 8, 28 - A800Y | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2015, August. Released 2015, August |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in) |
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| Weight | 151 g (5.33 oz) | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
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Display
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Type | Super AMOLED |
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| Size | 5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~73.8% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
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Platform
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OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A800Y Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A800F |
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| CPU | Octa-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 |
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| GPU | Adreno 405 - A800Y Mali-T628 MP6 - A800F |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
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| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM | |
| ??? | eMMC 5.0 or eMMC 4.5 |
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Main Camera
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Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, 31mm (standard), AF |
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| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
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Selfie camera
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Single | 5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide) |
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| Video | 1080p@30fps |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
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| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant) | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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| ??? | ANT+ |
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Battery
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Type | Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable |
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| Talk time | Up to 17 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 51 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold |
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| Models | SM-A8000, SM-A800F, SM-A800Y, SM-A800I, SM-A800IZ, SM-A800S, SM-A800YZ | |
| SAR EU | 0.32 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 280 EUR |
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Our Tests
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Performance | Basemark OS II 2.0: 1089 Basemark X: 8838 |
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| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.859 (sunlight) | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -89.3dB / Crosstalk -53.8dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 98h |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos worth buying in 2026?
Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
Is Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos good for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos scores 53/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.
What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos?
Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos has a 3,050 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos have?
Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos features a 5.70-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
How much RAM does Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos have?
Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos is available with 2 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.
What is the Genze score for Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos?
Genze rates Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos 5/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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