The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was officially announced during the Unpacked event in New York City. The Note 9 doesn’t have any breakthrough technology but it comes with a hefty price tag starting from $999 for the unlocked version.
In terms of design, we don’t see any significant change apart from the fingerprint scanner placement, slightly slimmer bezels, larger screen, and more color options. The hardware of the Note 9 is improved in almost every aspect; It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Samsung Exynos 9810 processor, a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, an all-day battery with the capacity of 4,000mAh, up to 512GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM. Notably, it still comes with a microSD card slot, so the storage can be expanded up to 1TB.
The dual rear cameras include a 12MP camera with a wide-angle lens, OIS, f/1.5 and f/2.4 apertures and a 12MP camera with a telephoto lens and f/2.4 aperture. The setup is similar to what we saw in the Galaxy S9 Plus but Samsung makes the cameras more intelligent with AI-based scene detection and defect detection features.
The S-Pen also has an important upgrade as it has a built-in battery and Bluetooth LE now. We can use the S-Pen as a remote control for the Note 9, for instance, we can take photos remotely, control slides, control music playback, launch apps, and many more.
The Galaxy Note 9 phones are manufactured in Vietnam, China, and Korea. The model number of the Note 9 is SM-N960 and Samsung adds some suffixes to distinguish between models released for different carriers and countries. For instance, we have some model numbers like SM-N9600, SM-N9608, SM-N960D, SM-N960J, SM-N960U, SM-N960U1, SM-N960W, SM-N960XC, SM-N960XU, SM-N960F, SM-N960N, SM-N960X, or SM-N960XN. They do not only differ in chipsets but also in cellular bands. Let’s check them out.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N960
| Model Number | Chipset | Carrier – Country/Region | Cellular Bands |
| SM-N960W | Snapdragon 845 | Canada – Bell Mobility – Rogers |
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) |
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SM-N9600 SM-N9608 | Snapdragon 845 | 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-N960F | Exynos 9810 | 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-N960N | Exynos 9810 | Korea – SKT (SM-G960NZKASKO) – LG U+ (SM-G960NZKALUO) – KT (SM-G960NZKAKTO) |
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-N960FD Duos SM-N960F/DS | Exynos 9810 | 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-N960F | Exynos 9810 | UK – Carphone Warehouse – Vodafone – O2 – iD Mobile – EE |
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-N960U | Snapdragon 845 | 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) |
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SM-N960UZPAATT (128GB – Lavender Purple) SM-N960UZPFATT (512GB – Lavender Purple) SM-N960UZBAATT (128GB – Ocean Blue) SM-N960UZBFATT (512GB – Ocean Blue) | Snapdragon 845 | 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), B14(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3) 4G TDD LTE: B34 (2100), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-N960U | Snapdragon 845 | 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), B71 (600MHz) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-N960U | Snapdragon 845 | 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-N960U | Snapdragon 845 | 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) |
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SM-N960UZPASPR (128GB – Lavender Purple) SM-N960UZBASPR (128GB – Ocean Blue) | Snapdragon 845 | 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) |
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SM-N960UZPATMB (128GB – Lavender Purple) SM-N960UZPFTMB (512GB – Lavender Purple) SM-N960UZBATMB (128GB – Ocean Blue) SM-N960UZBFTMB (512GB – Ocean Blue) | Snapdragon 845 | T-Mobile – US |
2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850) 3G-TD-SCMA : B34(2010),B39(1880) 4G LTE FDD: 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), B71(600(TBD) 4G LTE TDD: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500), B46(5200) LAA: B46(5200) LTE-U: 252, 255 |
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SM-N960UZPAUSC (128GB – Lavender Purple) SM-N960UZBAUSC (128GB – Ocean Blue) | Snapdragon 845 | 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-N960U | Snapdragon 845 | TracFone – US |
2G CDMA: CDMA800, USPCS19003G 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) |
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SM-N960UZPAVZW (128GB – Lavender Purple) SM-N960UZPFVZW (512GB – Lavender Purple) SM-N960UZBAVZW (128GB – Ocean Blue) SM-N960UZBFVZW (512GB – Ocean Blue) | Snapdragon 845 | 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: 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), B66(AWS- 3) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| SM-N960U | Snapdragon 845 | 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) |
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SM-N960UZPAXAA (128GB – Lavender Purple) SM-N960UZPFXAA (512GB – Lavender Purple) SM-N960UZBAXAA (128GB – Ocean Blue) SM-N960UZBFXAA (512GB – Ocean Blue) SM-N960U SM-N960U1 SM-N960XU (demo unit) | Snapdragon 845 | Unlocked – US |
2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 2G CDMA: CDMA800, USPCS1900 3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900), BC10(800) 3G CDMA Diversity: BC0(800), BC1(1900), BC10(800) 3G UMTS(WCDMA): B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 3G UMTS(WCDMA) Diversity: 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), B14(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS- 3), B71 (600MHz) 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500), B46(5200) |
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Joe Shepherd says
Hi i orderd a note 9 model number N960FD will this be ok to use in the uk as the phone is from asia
J.E says
I am looking at buying this model for use in the UK on 3 network. Did you get yours? Everything ok?
Jonathan Walker says
what happened? did you buy it? did it work? anything weird?
CHING FONG says
I am a T-mobile user. However, I travel internally often, especially to China where TDD LTE band 38,39,40,41 are used. Could you confirm the supported LTE bands of the T-mobile version of the Note 9? It seems to have so much less that the unlocked version, and TDD LTE 38-41 isn’t listed. Why? I could have just buy the unlocked version except that T-Mobile would allow $250 credit for my old Note 4.
Thank you so much!
Tuan Do says
Hi,
The previous specs were provided by T-Mobile and they seem to be incorrect. I’ve updated with the official specs from Samsung.
Alex says
Can not enter second sim in sd slot model: SM -N960U1 Please advice
Ajith says
No
CJ says
That model is not dual SIM. It has one SIM slot and a micro SD.
John Smith says
Hello,
I’m looking to buy a Note 9, but due to my budget I’m looking on Amazon and Ebay. I’m looking for Factory Unlocked (not branded or carrier bloatware).
My problem is that a lot of sellers on Amazon and Ebay list the model number N960U, but sometimes it’s a carrier branded version, sometimes it’s a true Factory unlocked version…
It seams the model N960U is listed with (both), a few carriers, AS WELL as Factory Unlocked. (I assume the ‘U’ stands for U.S.?)
What I am asking for, (if you don’t mind), is please comfirm that the number N960U is used by both carriers as well as Factory Unlocked? And if there is any more information you could tell me that might help.
Thank You.
cpp says
Is there a dual sim version which works in US + Canada ? (I am guessing it has to be snapdragon)
CJ says
No there is no version with dual SIM and snapdragon. The dual SIM models are only available with exynos chipset. The would work on the US but only with GSM carriers such as AT&T or T-MOBILE, and coverage may be somewhat limited since the bands on this phone are geared more toward Asia, South America, and parts of Europe where all carriers are GSM. The dual SIM models do not work on CDMA bands, so they will not work on Verizon or Sprint.
Gus says
Hi.
The SM-N9600 Duos is Snapdragon and runs on 2 sim cards.
The run on GSM/UMTS/HSPA(+)/LTE
MJVegas says
Hello and Thank you. Do you know which chip is in Model: SM-N960UZSAXAA ??
Conrad says
Hi
Ist there any version available with Bluetooth SAP (rSAP) profile support?
thanks
Coni
Wen says
Hi what’s the differences between SM-N960U1 (128GB) and SM-N960UZBAXAA ??
Looks like on eBay you can find SM-N960U1 (128GB) with much cheaper price than the SM-N960UZBAXAA which is being sold on Samsung.com.
Any idea? Thanks!
Drew says
SM-N960U1 is Samsung Factory Unlocked available to be used anywhere globally CDMA or GSM.
SM-N960UZBAXAA is sometimes factory unlocked but mainly for US
Time says
Which region is the model SM-N960FZBHBTU from ? Is that a code for refurbished ?
Spoter says
Hi everyone
I would like to buy a model samsung note 9 sm-9600 or note 9 sm-960FD (Dual sim both versions). Please tell me which one is better choice for T-mobile in USA?
I also wanted to buy the Huawei Mate 20 pro, but it was bad news with defective screens. (The mate 20 pro also does not have the band B66)
is anyone able to confirm that note 9 (the above models) has a B66 frequency bands?
(I can not see B66 on this website)
What gives exactly band B66 in T-mobile in usa for normal user? is this frequency important?
Thank you :)
Mihai says
Snapdragon version for US, that means 9600.
Rodrigo says
Hi, what happen if I have a SM-N9600 and I want to use a SM-N960U firmware?
mae says
i frequently travel to Asia, Canada and US. What is the best model that can also work for those 3 locations?
Kamran says
In order to use the microsd card slot for a second SIM you need the SM-N960FD model which is dual SIM
tangoturbo says
sm960n korea version, will it work in uk vodafone 4g ?
thanks
Ulises Rocha says
I need your opinion guys & gals! I bought a Note 9 model- SM-N9600 from Ebay it’s from China unlocked with 512GB for the price of $850, it’s the 8GB ram one. Did I mess up? Should I keep it? Or return it? The phone is legit and already received it. I don’t know much about phone technology…my first and only smart phone is my Galaxy S5 which I still have.I’m really concerned. I was extremely excited because I thought I got a great deal but now I’m unsure and don’t know what to do! Any help is much appreciated!
B says
You didn’t mess up you got the right price. Actually good for a 512GB/8GB version as those can cost up to 900 or more
YC Sung says
In case you do not want it anymore, I have a friend may be interested in buying it from you.
Audrianna Kroeger says
The 512gb are rtaolimg upwards of $1500 here in Ohio, united states. So I think u got an amazing deal to be honest. My note9 is the 128gb and it was 1100$
Ayman says
What is the best phone with dual sim cards can be used in USA with T mobil
Brian says
oneplus 6t
clive rennie says
SM-N9600 FIRMWARE N9600ZCU1ARG6 WITH SERVICE PROVIDER SAOMC_SM-9600_OWO_TTT_00_0009 WHAT IS THE UPDATE PATH FOR THIS FIRMWARE AND WHAT REGION IS IT FROM AND CAN I INSTALL PIE ON THIS NOTE 9 ITS A SNAPDRAGON CHIP
Nadim Hossain Sonet says
What about SM-N960UZBAXAA ???
This Galaxy Note 9 variant is unlocked and powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset. Can this variant’s bootloader be unlocked ???
Francisco says
Hi all,
Could anyone confirm if the version SM-N960FD Duos is by defaul factory unlock for any carrier? I am getting confused as I have found online dual sim note 9 which carriers like for example orange….which makes no sense. Could anyone confirm?
Thanks
Marc says
Hi, I baught a SM-N9600/SS 128GB but I’m not sure if this is a Dual Sim Handy.I hope SS will not mean single Sim…can you help?
PB says
Hi,
Any idea what is the difference between the sm-n960f and the sm-n960f/DS ?
Appreciate any insight into this.
Rajesh Rao says
The F/DS version is dual SIM, while the F version is single SIM.
Shri says
will this version of Note9 purchased in India SM-N960FZKDINS (dual sim) be safely used in network bands of US/Canada (T mobile, ATT, verizon and Sprint, Rogers) etc. ? Any limitations of using this in Europe ? I mean would this phone be a global phone. I had issues before using Xiomi phones in other countries other than India. Please let me know.
Piero Galeone says
Can somebody help me to know if the versions N960FD and N9600 work in Europe and UK, and if they are dual SIM?
Ray says
N9600 is China-specific? I asked a eBay seller, and he/she claimed it was not China version.
My concern is this model may not support Google Pay (the NFC payment app) if used in China. Anyone tried it? Thanks.
John says
Hello,what is the difference between these 2 models:SM-N960F/DS and SM-N960FZKHROM.I am looking for a 512 GB,dual sim,unlocked version for use in Europe,which should be my choice?
Thanks in advance.
Xavier A Castillo says
Can somebody let me know which version will best work for US models on GSM
Tiffany says
Hi,
I am planning on getting the Note 9 in lavender colour as Australia does not have them here. Can anyone direct me to the right model that can be used in Australia? I have looked at N9600 and N960FD which both come from China. Is there any differences with the international version compared to AU and US version?
Would NFC and Google play work of purchased from China in Australia?
Thanks
J.E says
I am looking at buying this model for use in the UK on 3 network. Did you get yours? Everything ok?
Jon Bergman says
What is the difference between the N960U and N960U1 ?
Thx
Rae says
Hi. Will SM-N960UZ (US -Unlocked) work perfectly fine in the Philippines? I just want a snapdragon unit.
Dyolf10 says
Whats the sm-n960x specs ? Does it have a modem ?
Marco h says
Can I put a screen from a Samsung authorized repair shop in the USA on my Canadian version note 9. It ends up costing about 100$ less Canadian for me to fix phone in the USA.
Kimo says
Does any of the of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Smartphones have a model number that starts with “SW” instead of “SM”? Please advise. Thank you in advance for any and/or all feedback!
Thomas Bauer says
So my model number isnt listed.
SM-N960UZBAXAG
What’s that mean?
Abdellah Saber says
Hi , I purchased Note 9 , I seen one word on device Back side (Duos) but other device I have seen for note 9 doesn’t have same Word of Duos , I got worried if is not original? is there two types of version ? Pls support
Nghia Tran says
my note 9 phone model SM-N960U1 not active utntil me bought .That is unlocked phone from US ? And the chipset is Snapdragon 845 ? Thanks
Umar Chaudhry says
Mali-G72 MP18
some where in online shopping website is mentioned this Model number, please guide me it is genuine or not
Hayford says
Which model is good for Ghana
Buck says
I have a SM-N960U1 (USA unlocked, single SIM/microSD tray) version.
My question is: if I buy a dual SIM tray for the note 9 from Amazon and insert it into MY version with 2 SIM cards in that tray, will the software recognize the second SIM card?
I feel like I’ve seen this done on a few YouTube videos, however, they never tell what model of note 9 they are using.
Someone please advise if this is possible.
Thank you…
JSteale says
No. The Dual Sim is part of the phone not the tray. When you use dual sim you cannot use micro sd card because that is where you put the 2nd sim. The dual sim phone recognizes the whether it is sim card or micro sd card. The only dual sim note 9 is SM-N960F/DS or SM-N960FD Duos.
Amr says
Which model i need to buy to use in Egypt?
James Lloyd says
Which varient of note 9 with snapdragon chipset works best in the UK?
Not that fussed if 6/128 or 8/512
Mohamed says
Can I use the dual sim as such one for CDMA sim and the other for Gsm ?