Samsung SM-G885Y/DS Galaxy A8 Star Duos TD-LTE APAC / Galaxy A9 Star (Samsung G885)
Samsung · Announced Jun 2018
About Samsung Galaxy A8 Star
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star presents a sleek silhouette at 77 mm wide, 162.4 mm tall and just 7.55 mm thick, while its 191‑gram heft feels solid without being cumbersome. The device is wrapped in a vibrant AM‑OLED panel that stretches over 6.28 inches, delivering a full HD+ resolution of 1080 × 2220 pixels. The combination of deep blacks and bright colours typical of AMOLED technology makes everyday content look lively, and the generous screen real‑estate comfortably accommodates media consumption and multitasking.
Running Android 8.0 Oreo, the phone is powered by 4 GB of RAM, which provides smooth navigation through apps and the operating system. A 3700 mAh battery sits behind the display, offering enough capacity for a full day of typical use. The handset supports a single SIM configuration, keeping the design simple and streamlined for users who prefer a single line.
This SM‑G885Y/DS model is the APAC‑focused, TD‑LTE‑compatible version of the A8 Star, aimed at Asian‑Pacific carriers and their specific band allocations. Apart from the regional network tuning, its hardware and software match the base A8 Star exactly, and it shares the same single‑SIM layout as the global SM‑G885F/DS “Duos” variant, which is marketed worldwide. The only practical distinction is the market‑region targeting and the corresponding LTE band support.
Technical Specifications
All LTE bands (10)
- LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 4, AWS)
- LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3)
- LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
- LTE 2100 MHz (Band 1)
- LTE 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 12)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 17)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 28)
- LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
- LTE 900 MHz (Band 8)
All TD-LTE bands (4)
- TD-LTE 1900 MHz (Band 39)
- TD-LTE 2300 MHz (Band XL)
- TD-LTE 2500 MHz (Band XLI) bands
- TD-LTE 2600 MHz (Band 38)
All UMTS bands (4)
- UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)
- UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
- UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
- UMTS 900MHz (Band VIII)
All GSM bands (4)
- GSM 1800MHz (B3)
- GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
- GSM 850MHz (B5)
- GSM 900MHz (B8)
Model Variants
1 other phones with the same base model: Samsung Galaxy A8 Star
