Samsung officially introduced the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus in late March 2017. This is the biggest Samsung launch for a while as the two products mark a new beginning for the company.
The S8 and S8 Plus smartphones feature massive screens of 5.8 inches and 6.2 inches respectively but their sizes are amazingly compact. This is because Samsung created an infinity display with almost no bezel. The display curves around 2 sides and expands to the top and bottom, the design helps fit a large screen in a smaller body.
In terms of specs, these are the most powerful smartphones on the market. Depending on the region, you will get the Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835 SoC, but either of them has top-notch performance. Some other notable features include a 12MP camera sensor with OIS, a 3,000 mAh or 3,5000 mAh battery, the new Bixby personal assistant, Bluetooth 5.0, an iris scanner, a rear fingerprint scanner, and IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. You can also pair the phone with the DeX dock to turn it into a desktop PC-like environment.
The S8 and S8 Plus start shipping in April and the full retail prices in the U.S. start at $750 and $850 respectively. The phones are available in 5 different colors, which are midnight black, orchid grey, arctic silver, coral blue, and maple gold.
In case you want to buy an unlocked phone on eBay or somewhere outside the U.S., you should consider carefully because they come in a wide variety of model numbers. The model numbers of the Galaxy S8 start with SM-G950 while those of S8 Plus start with SM-G955. Notably, Samsung skipped the G940 and G945 numbers because the number 4 is considered an unlucky number in many Asian countries.
So, we will have some Samsung Galaxy S8 models like SM-G950U, SM-G950W, SM-G9500, SM-G9508, SM-G950F, SM-G950 S/K/L, or SM-G950FD. Some Galaxy S8 Plus models are SM-G955U, SM-G955W, SM-G9550, SM-G9558, SM-G955F, SM-G955 S/K/L, or SM-G955FD. The models do not only differ in the processor (Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 vs Samsung Exynos 8895) but also in cellular bands (including GSM, UMTS, and LTE bands). Let’s check out all the options and their differences.
Update: All Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus phones in the U.S. now come under the same SM-G950U or SM-G955U model numbers but they are still locked to the carriers. More details of the U.S. variants can be found in the tables below.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950
| Model Number | Chipset | Carrier | Country / Region | Cellular Bands |
| SM-G950W | Snapdragon 835 | Bell Mobility
Rogers |
Canada | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
3G UMTS: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 3G TD-SCDMA: 1900/2000 4G FDD LTE: LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G9500
SM-G9508 |
Snapdragon 835 | All | China | 2G: CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
3G: CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 4G FDD LTE: LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950F | Exynos 8895 | All | Europe | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
3G UMTS: 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 4G FDD LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950N | Exynos 8895 | SKT (SM-G950NZKASKO)
LG U+ (SM-G950NZKALUO) KT (SM-G950NZKAKTO) |
Korea | 2G GSM: GSM 900/1800/1900
3G TD-SCDMA: 1900/2000 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B5(850) 4G FDD LTE: LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950FD Duos | Exynos 8895 | Dual-SIM Unlocked | Asia (India, Singapore) | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
3G UMTS: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 4G FDD LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950FZKABTU
SM-G950FZBABTU SM-G950FZVABTU SM-G950FZSABTU |
Exynos 8895 | Carphone Warehouse
Vodafone O2 iD Mobile EE |
UK | 2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS- 3) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950UZKAAIO | Snapdragon 835 | Cricket | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950UZSAATT
SM-G950UZVAATT SM-G950UZKAATT |
Snapdragon 835 | AT&T | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950UZVATMK
SM-G950UZKATMK SM-G950UZSATMK |
Snapdragon 835 | MetroPCS | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850) 3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B66(AWS-3) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950UZKABST | Snapdragon 835 | Boost | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900), BC10(800) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950UZKAACG | Snapdragon 835 | C Spire Wireless | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900), BC10(800) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950UZVASPR
SM-G950UZSASPR SM-G950UZKASPR |
Snapdragon 835 | Sprint | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900), BC10(800) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950UZVATMB
SM-G950UZSATMB SM-G950UZKATMB |
Snapdragon 835 | T-Mobile | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850) 3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B66(AWS-3) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950UZVAUSC
SM-G950UZSAUSC SM-G950UZKAUSC |
Snapdragon 835 | US Cellular | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B5(850), B8(900) 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900) 3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) 4G FDD LTE: B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B18(800) , B19(800), B25(1900) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300) |
| SM-G950UZVATFN
SM-G950UZSATFN SM-G950UZKATFN |
Snapdragon 835 | TracFone | US | 2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900
3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900) 4G FDD LTE: B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B13(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B26(800), B28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950UZVAVZW
SM-G950UZSAVZW SM-G950UZKAVZW |
Snapdragon 835 | Verizon | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B5(850), B8(900) 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900) 4G FDD LTE: B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B13(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B26(800), B28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950UZKAVMU | Snapdragon 835 | Virgin Mobile USA | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900), BC10(800) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G950UZKAXAA
SM-G950U SM-G950U1 |
Snapdragon 835 | Unlocked | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B5(850), B8(900) 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3) |
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus SM-G955
| Model Number | Chipset | Carrier | Country / Region | Cellular Bands |
| SM-G955W | Snapdragon 835 | Bell Mobility
Rogers |
Canada | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
3G UMTS: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 3G TD-SCDMA: 1900/2000 4G FDD LTE: LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G9550
SM-G9558 |
Snapdragon 835 | All | China | 2G: CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
3G: CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 4G FDD LTE: LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955F | Exynos 8895 | All | Europe | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
3G UMTS: 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 4G FDD LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955N | Exynos 8895 | SKT (SM-G955NZKASKO)
LG U+ (SM-G955NZKALUO) KT (SM-G955NZKAKTO) |
Korea | 2G GSM: GSM 900/1800/1900
3G TD-SCDMA: 1900/2000 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B5(850) 4G FDD LTE: LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955FD Duos | Exynos 8895 | Dual-SIM Unlocked | Asia (India, Singapore) | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
3G UMTS: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 4G FDD LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955FZKDXEU
SM-G955FZVDXEU |
Exynos 8895 | Dual-SIM Unlocked | UK | 2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS- 3) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955FZKABTU
SM-G955FZBABTU SM-G955FZVABTU SM-G955FZSABTU |
Exynos 8895 | Carphone Warehouse
Vodafone O2 iD Mobile EE |
UK | 2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS- 3) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955UZKAAIO | Snapdragon 835 | Cricket | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955UZSAATT
SM-G955UZVAATT SM-G955UZKAATT |
Snapdragon 835 | AT&T | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955UZVATMK
SM-G955UZKATMK SM-G955UZSATMK |
Snapdragon 835 | MetroPCS | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850) 3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B66(AWS-3) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955UZKABST | Snapdragon 835 | Boost | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900), BC10(800) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955UZKAACG | Snapdragon 835 | C Spire Wireless | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900), BC10(800) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955UZVASPR
SM-G955UZSASPR SM-G955UZKASPR |
Snapdragon 835 | Sprint | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900), BC10(800) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955UZVATMB
SM-G955UZSATMB SM-G955UZKATMB |
Snapdragon 835 | T-Mobile | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850) 3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B66(AWS-3) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955UZVAUSC
SM-G955UZSAUSC SM-G955UZKAUSC |
Snapdragon 835 | US Cellular | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B5(850), B8(900) 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900) 3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) 4G FDD LTE: B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B18(800) , B19(800), B25(1900) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300) |
| SM-G955UZVATFN
SM-G955UZSATFN SM-G955UZKATFN |
Snapdragon 835 | TracFone | US | 2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900
3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900) 4G FDD LTE: B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B13(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B26(800), B28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955UZVAVZW
SM-G955UZSAVZW SM-G955UZKAVZW |
Snapdragon 835 | Verizon | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B5(850), B8(900) 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900) 4G FDD LTE: B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B13(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B26(800), B28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955UZKAVMU | Snapdragon 835 | Virgin Mobile USA | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900), BC10(800) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-G955UZKAXAA
SM-G955U SM-G955U1 |
Snapdragon 835 | Unlocked | US | 2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800,USPCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B5(850), B8(900) 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900) 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3) |
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jbkly says
What about, say, Australia/New Zealand? Do they get the Europe model or is there another ‘global’ model?
jackluter says
The above SM-G955 device is cool amazing with a attractive features that can help the users to engage. The iris scanner is best with an positive look and I think the latest model can replace with s7.
Hamdir says
is the Canadian SM-G950W unlocked Snapdragon ?
Tuan Do says
Yes
GuccizBud says
** No! **
Don’t be spreading disinformation … neither the G955W variant (Canadian carriers, eg. Rogers, Bell) nor the G955U variant (American carriers, eg. AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon) of the S8+ has an unlocked bootloader! This point can be stated succinctly like this ᎓ S8+ variants that feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor (which all the ones mentioned above do) do NOT have an unlocked bootloader.
It is the Exynos-bearing variants (eg. Asian models) that have the “OEM unlocking” option available in “Developer options”, which itself is hidden until/unless unhidden by the user. In Snapdragon variants, even if “Developer options” is made visible, the “OEM unlocking” option which unlocks the bootloader is NOT present.
For what it’s worth, and for those that may not know, you unhide “Developer options” by going into Settings on the S8+, and then ᎓
Settings
└ About phone
└ Software information
└ Build number
Once you visually locate “Build number”, start tapping it repeatedly. You’ll see a pop-up message at the bottom of the screen telling you how many more taps are needed to turn on “Developer options”, so it counts backwards in other words. It used to be 7 taps were required, but I think it’s a bit more now, might be ≈ 10 now. Regardless … once it’s triggered, back up a couple of levels to the Settings base folder, and you’ll see “Developer options” underneath “About phone” at the bottom. Not that it’ll help you unlock the bootloader if yours is a Snapdragon variant, like the OP ( not to mention yours truly ).
Tuan Do says
My bad, I checked again and all those carrier versions don’t have an unlocked bootloader. You’re correct.
Thanks for the comment.
michael vangerov says
Are the G950FD models unlocked? I have T mobile in the USA, but spend half the year in the Philippines. Need to make sure that it will work with T Mobile, Smart and Globe.
Tuan Do says
Yes, the G950FD is factory unlocked. You can use it anywhere.
Jeff says
Can anyone tell me the model SM-G955F, does it support LTE band 30??
I find some website says it doesn’t support band 30
Does anyone know for sure if it supports band 30 or not?
Tuan Do says
No, it doesn’t support band 30. I’ve updated the post with the official specs received from Samsung.
Jeff says
Thanks a lot
Is there any official paper can tell about each model “Carrier Aggregation(CA)” combination?
Sebastián says
Hola el modelo libre de EEUU el desbloqueado s8 plus sirve para utilizar en Uruguay con antel que utiliza para RED 2G GSM – 1800MHZ
RED 3G HSDPA – 2100MHZ
RED 4G LTE – 1700-2100MHZ (BANDA 4)
Matt says
Any idea if this will work in Japan?
Marc says
Model smg955fzvdksa is an unlocked model? Does it work in Brazil? Tks!
Scorpio says
Which Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus would work in USA (Boost) and Bulgaria (Europe)?
Jiba says
SM-G950X and SM-G955X are Demo units
Shayne says
What do you mean demo unit? That is what mine is so I am curious.
Tuan Do says
He meant display units at stores, they are not meant for public sale.
Paui says
I’m getting the unlocked version on Samsung website, should I worry for getting Snapdragon instead of Exynos? How much will it change my life? Would you recommend giving up Samsung warranty for an Exynos online? Or just keep the Snapdragon one?
Alex says
What is the SM-G955FZKD model?
Tuan Do says
It is the SM-G950F
Vincent says
Does sm-g950f can be use in the philippines?
Aziz says
I travel abroad very frequently, so i need unlocked version
Im thinking of buying G955FD or SM-G955F from ebay, are they good options? or should i get it from samsung website?
Im currently in the US I have prepaid AT&T number, is it going to work with either one?
i would much appreciate your feedback, thank you <3
Tuan Do says
Yes, those are great unlocked options to use abroad.
Vladimir Emilov Marinov says
Can anyone confirm for me regarding the version for Europe, I know it’s SM-G955F, however comparing the Cellular Bands each version works on, the SM-G955FD (Dual-Sim) version has the same Cellular Bands, although it’s specified that it works only in Asia. Won’t it work for Europe too? isn’t there any Dual-Sim version for Europe? Also, how come Europe is getting a 4GB RAM and a 64GB maximum storage capacity, yet there is a 6GB RAM with a 128GB for other countries/continents???
Tuan Do says
Yes, you totally can use the G955FD in Europe. All of us get the version with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The special edition with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is not available yet, and there is no plan of global release.
Vlaidmir Emilov Marinov says
Thanks a lot for your kind reply, I’ve been posting on different websites to get this information and no-one has replied yet!
The 6GB & 128GB is mentioned to be working worldwide, but one will have to purchase it online from China-Korea since it’s only available there, could you confirm if that is true please, as I’ve tried to research and that’s what comes up, also it states that the SM-G955FD (Dual-SIM) is only for Asia, yet it also states on some places that it can be used normally in Europe too.
Vladimir Emilov Marinov says
I just started coming across the SG S8+ 6GB 128GB also with Dual-SIM for sale online from China, however it’s not SM-G955FD, but SM-G9550 for China. Although they confirmed that it is Dual-SIM along with the specs and works Worldwide too. I’ve compared the Frequencies and Bandwidth and it seems to match with the ones in Europe, however it’s only available in China and made for China specified in some websites, so it makes me think twice. Could you kindly confirm if true please? Thanks.
Gunther Mangelschots says
Vladimir. Most of the regions just are there to tell where they are sold. The G955FD is the international model which works everywhere. I read some reports that they might be region locked and that the seller needs to put in a SIM card of the specified region and make a 5 minute call to unlock the device. I have no experience with this. It is just info I get from reading up on the models.
One advice I can give you is to stay clear of the G9550. Yes, it has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage but it runs on the Snapdragon and with the release of the S8 it is fair to say the Exynos is a bit better (Better battery performance, etc…read up on it). Another issue with the G9550 is how restricted google apps are on it. Even the standard app store isn’t on it and many functions are adjusted to Chinese laws. I read a few people bought that model and experienced numerous issues to get it working.
Tony says
Does the SM-G955UZKAXAA work in Europe (Greece)with their prepaid cards?
Alex Park says
Can anyone tell me the model SM-G955FD, does it support LTE band 66?
Does anyone know for sure if it supports band 66 or not?
LaZY says
Will the SM-G955UZKAXAA (Unlocked-US) will work on Europe (France) ? The Band are compatible with mine,i know there is a region lock by samsung (a 5 minute call with US sim card unlock it).
I want the S835 variant but i also need a full 4G/4G+, can someone confirm me that i can buy the G955U variant for my country without any risk ?
Thanks everyone.
Torki Alsubai says
I have purchased a galaxy s8
SM-G950U1 in USA. Will it work in Middle East ?!
mahdi djenane says
What is the difference between SM-G950X and SM-G950F
Shruti says
Will G955UZKAXAA work with Indian SIM cards?
Farzin says
I already bought SM-G955FD from Asia, but I leave in Germany.some one told me befote travelling to europe I need to make a 5min call with a regional SIM(e.g a SIM from middle east) in order to activate the phone, so then I can use it in Europe; otherwise, if I don’t do that It won’t work!
Is it true? I did 5min call, so can I use it later in Europe? Or should I do something else? I mean contacting with the company and asking them to unlock it?
Vladimir Emilov Marinov says
What is this 5 minute call that you need to do?
Another person mentioned it as well above.
I’ve been researching to buy a dual-sim version SM-G9550 (Hong Kong) version for Europe and been told it works, but what is this 5 minute call thing?!
It’s funny needing to make a 5 minute call from the country of origin to active the smartphone.
Vit says
5 minutes call, its like confirmation, that You bought this telephone to use in this country for private use, and not for reselling in other countries.
Jayslasher says
Yes…if your phone that you bought is locked on a region where you just purchased it… You need to call first any local or international calls. For 5minutes and that would be it… Its totally unlocked. Where ever you go with your mobile on different countries you can use it with no worries.
Vit says
Yes, You will need to make outgoing call with sim card of the country where you bought phone, for not less than 5 minutes, and after this its will work all-around the world. I have G550 FD, bought in Saudi Arabia, now working with Ukrainian sim card. But on beginning was regional lock, which was disabled by 5 minutes call with Saudi sim card.
Adek says
Have two Samsung s8. One is SM-FZKDSER, second SM-G950FZVDSER. What’s different?
Abey says
I have a question about the SM-950X vs the SM-950F. The 950X is the model we see mostly in the African countries but is that to say the 950F won’t work in Africa? I want to be sure to know if I can buy the 950F model from the US market and not worry when switching sims during my time with Africa. Or do i just buy the 950X sold within Africa which may or may not work when I’m in the US?
Zvika says
Does model SM-G950UZKAXAA works at Israel? Europe?
In Israel they use model sm-950f
Tuan Do says
Absolutely, that’s a factory unlocked phone.
Marcos Brisotti says
i bougth SM-G960U unloked , this cell will work in Brazil? tks.
Henru says
Is the Verizon s8 gsm unlocked?
Tuan Do says
Yes, it is unlocked.
Madan Mohan says
Does the US Variant unlocked phone SM-G950UZKAXAA really support Indian TD-LTE Bands 40. Best Buy, B&H, Amazon lists the Band 40 support in their specs, but Samsung.com doesn’t. Any one knows for sure this phone supports B40.
Tuan Do says
No, it doesn’t support band 40.
krishna says
In India, LTE BAND 3 & 5 are in use apart from Band 40. I hope it will work . Just check the carrier of the sim, which Band are they supporting.
Farhan says
I got a s8+ as a gift and the model number displayed in the phone is SM-G950 only. Can you explain?
gem615 says
955 is the plus 950 is just s8, no +. Maybe someone got the boxes switched by mistake
Sorry I’m a dollar short & a day late – just saw your post date.
Alexander says
What is the difference between
SM-G955 FZKD and FZKDSEK?
fran says
i have the gm g950u1 unlocked from the use, which one is it in the table? and is it rootable?
MW says
I have the same model — the SM-G950U1 — I’m not sure which one it corresponds to on this page, but I can tell you that it hasn’t apparently been rooted yet, according to XDA dev forums: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/current-root-progress-g950u-g955u-t3623444
Janika P says
I live in France, and I would like to buy Samsung galaxy s8 g950fd, which is not the european version. Can anyone tell me if there are big differences between this model and the european one please ? Thanks in advance.
Gerald W Talley says
My current plan is to get an S8+ unlocked and get an AT&T plan. I live in US but plan a bucket list trip to western Canada (British Columbia and Alberta). My understanding is the major cell networks in western Canada are Telus, Rogers, and Bell.
First, will the model G955UZKAXAA work in western Canada?
Second, will I be able to switch from AT&T to T Mobile or Verizon by getting a different SIM in the future?
Last, although not a hardware question, in chatting with AT&T about one of their plans with no roaming in Canada, they led me to believe they were not tied to any one Canadian network but would “attach” to whatever network that was available. Does that seem reasonable to you?
Kind_human says
Hi,whether unlocked SM-G950UZKAXAA will work with networks that uses fdd lte band 3 , band 5 and tdd lte band 40/41. If it doesn’t support band 40/41 will it work fine on band 3 and band 5?
Also best buy and amazon describes that SM-G950UZKAXAA has band 40 support ,however samsungs site doesn’t,is there a way to bypass this?
Phil says
I was advised the Samsung S8 Plus G955FD is a global model? But according to your information, the G955F is the global model.
Does this mean the G955FD won’t work in Europe?
Cheers.
Ira says
The only difference is that the F model has 1 SIM card and the FD model has 2. They will both work worldwide.
Vit says
I bought G950 FD in Saudi Arabia. Insert my Ukrainian sim card, and it was asking Code for unlocking regional restriction . To unlock, you need to insert any Saudi Arabia sim card and make outgoing call for more than 5 minutes, and its will unlock for all sim cards. After 5 minutes call with Saudi sim card, my telephone working with Ukrainian sim card also. No need to pay for any code on website or visit service center.
Bano says
I just bought G950 FD from a German Website (Guterkauf.com.de) and after reading all your comments, am afraid that the Device won’t work in Europe or I will need to do this 5 Minutes call the you guys have mentioned above….any Ideas, Advices to cancel this purchase…..?????
Logan Paul says
Did you end up receiving the phone and it worked?
Mikey says
Which phone is best for world around travel? I visit regularly for work to Europe, Asia, North America, Middle east.
950FD seems best since it is dual sim but it does not have band 12 which is the main tmobile US band.
The Canadian version (SM-G950W) has all the world bands but is single SIM.
Willie says
I have the same question as I live in Australia and travel to Europe, USA and Asia regularly. Will the 950FD work there?
Janeesh says
What is the difference between models SM-G955FZVD & SM-G955FD ??
RICHARD says
What about the samsung galaxy s8 plus sold in uganda Africa, are they of the same specifications to those sold in Europe or American?
Sodalex says
If I buy a SM-G955F from India, Can I use it in South America?
Boby says
If I buy a SM-G950N from South Korea, Can I use it in India?
Andie X says
I live in the UK. I bought an S8+ G955FD. It seems that, in order to use it, I need to insert an Asian SIM then make a 5 minute call, after which I’ll be able to insert my UK SIM and use the phone as normal. Is this correct? If so, can anyone tell me how I get an Asian SIM?