Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos The Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A800Y Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A800F, suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1 (Lollipop) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 5.7" · 158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A800Y Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A800F
RAM 2GB
Storage 32GB
Main Camera 16 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ 5.7" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓ Lightweight at 151g — easy to carry
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Smaller 3,050 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗ Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A800Y Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A800F — struggles with demanding apps
✗ Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking Multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, August. Released 2015, August
Also Known As
Versions: A800F (Global); A800Y (Asia)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A800Y Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A800F
Entry-level — basic tasks only
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
GPU
Adreno 405 - A800Y Mali-T628 MP6 - A800F
OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
386 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,050 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
151g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A800F, A800Y
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos support 5G?› No, the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos have NFC?› No, the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos does not have NFC.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos have expandable storage?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos support dual SIM?› The Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos ship with?› The Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow).
What type of USB port does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos use?› The Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos uses microUSB 2.0.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos support Wi-Fi 7?› The Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos has 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE.
