Samsung officially announced the new generation of their phablet, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The device starts shipping in September 2017 with a premium price tag of around $900 (the full retail price for the factory-unlocked version).
This is really a great step forward for Samsung, considering the fact that they could have dropped the Note series after the battery-exploding reports last year. Samsung handled the scandal professionally and now we have the all new Galaxy Note 8.
Like previous generations, the Note 8 targets business users as it combines high-end specs, a massive display, productivity suite, and a stylus. If you had to return the Note 7, now you can upgrade to the Note 8 with a lot of important improvements.
The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Samsung Exynos 8895 processor, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot, Bixby voice assistant, and 3300mAh battery. The design is also refined with the 6.3-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED Infinity Display, it is not only bigger but also looks much sleeker than other smartphones on the market. This is also the first time we see a dual camera setup on a Samsung phone; both are 12MP lenses and have optical image stabilization. The wide-angle lens has an aperture of f/1.7 and the telephoto lens has a f/2.4 aperture. You will see some camera tricks like Live Focus or Dual Capture.
Similar to previous releases, the Note 8 also comes with some different model numbers which are available for some specific carriers and regions. The model number will decide which processor is built inside, you will either have a Snapdragon 835 or Exynos 8895. Most countries will receive the Exynos version but some other countries requiring the CDMA chip, like the U.S. or China, will have the Snapdragon 835. Both of them have Samsung’s 10nm LPE process and actually has very similar performance that you cannot notice the difference during normal usage.
Now, let’s check out all model numbers of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. All of the numbers start with SM-N950 but the suffixes are different, depending on the market. So, we will have some models like SM-N950W, SM-N9500, SM-N9508, SM-N950F, SM-N950 S/K/L, or SM-N950FD.
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| Model Number | Chipset | Carrier | Country / Region | Cellular Bands |
| SM-N950W | Snapdragon 835 | Bell Mobility
Rogers Wireless Telus Mobility Wind Mobile Canada |
Canada | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
3G UMTS: UMTS2100 (B1), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS1700/2100 (B4), UMTS850 (B5) 3G TD-SCDMA: 1900/2000 4G FDD LTE: 2100 (B1), 1900 (B2), 1800 (B3), 1700/2100 (B4), 850 (B5), 2600 (B7), 900 (B8), 700 (B12), 700 (B13), 700 (B17), 800 (B18), 1900 (B25), 850 (B26), 700 (B29), 2300 (B30), 1700/2100 (B66) 4G TDD LTE: 2600 (B38), 1900 (B39), 2300 (B40), 2500 (B41) |
| SM-N9500
SM-N9508 |
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-N950F | 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-N950N | Exynos 8895 | SKT (SM-N950NZKASKO)
LG U+ (SM-N950NZKALUO) KT (SM-N950NZKAKTO) |
Korea | 2G GSM: GSM 900/1800/1900
3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), 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), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-N950FD Duos (Dual-SIM) | Exynos 8895 | Unlocked | Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, Northern Africa, South America | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
3G UMTS: 2100 (B1), 1900 (B2), 1700/2100 (B4), 850 (B5), 900 (B8) 3G TD-SCDMA: 1900/2000 4G FDD LTE: 2100 (B1), 1900 (B2), 1800 (B3), 1700/2100 (B4), 850 (B5), 2600 (B7), 900 (B8), 700 (B12), 700 (B13), 700 (B17), 800 (B18), 800 (B19), 800 (B20), 1900 (B25), 850 (B26), 700 (B28) 4G TDD LTE: 2600 (B38), 1900 (B39), 2300 (B40), 2500 (B41) |
| SM-N950FZKDBTU (Dual-SIM) | Exynos 8895 | 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-N950FZKABTU | 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-N950UZKAAIO | 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-N950UZSAATT
SM-N950UZVAATT SM-N950UZKAATT |
Snapdragon 835 | AT&T | US | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
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-N950UZVATMK
SM-N950UZKATMK SM-N950UZSATMK |
Snapdragon 835 | MetroPCS | US | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
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-N950UZKABST | Snapdragon 835 | Boost | US | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
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-N950UZKAACG | 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-N950UZVASPR
SM-N950UZSASPR SM-N950UZKASPR |
Snapdragon 835 | Sprint | US | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
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-N950UZVATMB (Orchid Gray)
SM-N950UZKATMB (Midnight Black) |
Snapdragon 835 | T-Mobile | US | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
3G UMTS: B2(1900), B4(1700/2100), B5(850), B8(900) 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-N950UZVAUSC
SM-N950UZSAUSC SM-N950UZKAUSC |
Snapdragon 835 | US Cellular | US | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
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-N950UZVATFN
SM-N950UZSATFN SM-N950UZKATFN |
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-N950UZVAVZW (Orchid Gray)
SM-N950UZKAVZW (Midnight Black) |
Snapdragon 835 | Verizon | US | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
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-N950UZKAVMU | Snapdragon 835 | Virgin Mobile USA | US | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
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-N950UZVAXAA (Orchid Gray)
SM-N950UZBAXAA (Deepsea Blue) SM-N950UZKAXAA (Midnight Black) SM-N950U1 |
Snapdragon 835 | Unlocked | US | 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800 (BC0), CDMA1900 (BC1/BC14), CDMA800 (BC10) 3G UMTS: 2100 (B1), 1900 (B2), 1700/2100 (B4), 850 (B5), 900 (B8) 3G CDMA: CDMA800 (BC0), CDMA1900 (BC1/BC14), CDMA800 (BC10) 4G FDD LTE: 2100 (B1), 1900 (B2), 1800 (B3), 1700/2100 (B4), 850 (B5), 2600 (B7), 900 (B8), 700 (B12), 700 (B13), 700 (B17), 800 (B18), 800 (B20), 1900 (B25), 850 (B26), 700 (B28), 700 (B29), 2300 (B30), 1700/2100 (B66), 5200 (B252), 5800 (B255) 4G TDD LTE: TD-LTE2600 (B38), TD-LTE1900 (B39), TD-LTE2300 (B40), TD-LTE2500 (B41) |
| SM-N950FZKAXSA
SM-N950FZDAXSA |
Exynos 8895 | Unlocked | Australia | 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) |
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Zhoeragan. says
I have note 8 DoCoMo version (sm-N950D), and my contract will finish soon, I need to change to the International stockroom, do anyone’s can suggest me which firmware I can use (and the link) thankyou for your help.
Greg Whittingham says
I have a duel sim model from Taiwan, however I’ve cracked my screen, My question is, are all screens interchangeable or will I have to try to source one from Taiwan?
Derek says
Hello, I am looking for a Note 8 that will work both in the USA and Thailand. Any help would be appreciated.
Fabs33 says
Hi! Where can i find the full reference of my note 8 in the phone? The only model number is SM-N950F, written in “About the phone”.
How can i know if it is a SM-N950FZKDPHE or a SM-N950FZKDNEE or any full reference else?
Thank you for your answer.
Fabs33
JORGE says
Se me rompió el display ó pantalla de mi SM-N 950F cual puedo comprar?
Hermanto says
Apakah samsung note 8 KT SM 950N
Bisa di pakai di indonesia dengan simcard indonesia
Asim says
Which processor better snapdragon or exynos
Shaz says
For single sim and to use in Asia Middle East which model is it
Steven says
Appatrantly 950FZVATNZ. is the New Zealand variant
Shabeer says
My model number is sm – N950W snapdragon 835 LTE
I want to flash it with a volte available model. Which rom model can i choose to avail volte feature for using it in India
Ashraf says
I have sm-950u I want to sell
Janice Jordan says
Its really strange that all the samsung note 8 phones are different in one way or the other
I dont even no which company my note 8 is
SM-5ou1 serial # R38zJA] P.o BKM4 W..I still have my Verizon note 8),I find that the verizon phones work better but the one I have now is not verizon
I dont no what it is besides it’s a galaxy note 8
I0 dont like it as wellmy verizon hot cracked now it’s my remote control to my smart TV
Aryan shabbir says
I have an galaxy note8 SM 950U..can anyone tell me that which variant it belongs to?
Janice Jordan says
I have Verizon Samsung note 8 unlocked cdma I used for a year I have been trying to fine another note 8 from Verizon but it seems there’s none left there either AT&T,T-Mobile,Sprint..I can’t use I loved my Verizon Samsung note 8 & I need another one.. mine has cracked screen & network issues. I Ned some help please
Rob says
Im looking into purchasing a new unlocked note 8.
What does sku number sm-n950-g and sm-n950-g-r mean? Theres a $20 difference in price but can’t figure out why.
Any info or input is appreciated, thanks.
Mikail says
I am looking to install official OS on mine and the model on my phone is sm-n950f/ds. Not sure as to the version to download as only n950f and n950fd are close to mine on sammobile
Tammy says
I have a galaxy note 8 at&t it is Google locked how can I unlock it