Samsung Galaxy A01 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A01
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos
Better display
Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy A01
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A01 | Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Panel Type | PLS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1520 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 294 | 386 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 78.8 | 73.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A01 | Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53) - A800YOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) - A800F |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 405 - A800YMali-T628 MP6 - A800F |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 - A800YExynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A800F |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI | — |
| OS Version | 10 | 5.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A01 | Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A01 | Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Lens | — | 16 MP, f/1.9, 31mm |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A01 | Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A01 | Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3000 | 3050 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 51 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 17 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A01 | Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 146.2 | 158 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 5.9 |
| Weight (g) | 149 | 151 |
| Width (mm) | 70.9 | 76.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A01 | Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, December 17 | 2015, August. Released 2015, August |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, January | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A01 | Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - A800F, A800Y |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 - A800F |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A01 | Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant) |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A01 | Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A01 | Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A01 and Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos packs a 3050 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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