As we all know, every device has 2 variants based on regions. The Xperia Z2 has it as well.
- the D6503 I believe is the Rest of the world
- the D6543 I believe is the NA version
- D6502 could be the Non-LTE
So as I was researching about specs I found this in GSMArena website.
2G Network
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - D6502, D6503, D6543
3G Network
HSDPA 850/ 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - D6502, D6503, D6543
4G Network
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 - D6503
LTE 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - D6543
I live in Asia and fly to Canada every year and I find it a hassle bringing 2 phones. The frequency bands of Z2 intrigue me.
My asian network uses 1900/2100 FOR 3G and LTE 850/1800/2100
My Canadian network (Wind) uses 1700/2100 , they have no LTE network yet
So does this mean both D6503 AND D6543 versions are compatible either networks? It sucks using 2 phones when 1 is not working with the network. (I use the S4 to take pictures. Nexus 5 camera is not so good in my opinion)
It looks like they are compatible.
You find the specs in the whitepaper
D6503 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)
D6502 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
D6543 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)
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It seems weird to me that the 6543 would be missing some LTE bands and yet add none. I wonder why/how that would be. Do they actually have a different modem chip with fewer radios in it? It seems like that would be more work than just supporting the same bands on both even if some went unused on the 6543. If there's not a huge price difference it seems like you'd definitely want the 6503 just for the increased band support.
Hmm interesting. D6503 is 99% similar to D6543 except it has more frequency bands. Would definitely get the first one. I wonder why Samsung doesnt make phones with multi-bands, especially for "international i9505" version.
Thanks for the replies! Ive hit thanks! Hopefully my seller knows what version he has.
Im from Canada...I would just switch to rogers or bell when your here..then you only need to bring one device since mhz is the same as in asia I believe (im in manila right now ...and loving it...with a rogers device and have no issues on smart...LTE included..slow as hell but working lol).
Besides..wind sucks anyways lol!
sent from vacation in the phillipines via i337M galaxy S4
And Im back to Canada once again, sorry to necro the thread. I just called Wind, and they confirmed my phone Xperia Z2 (model D6503) works with their network. So now, i just have to unlock my phone, just $20.
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I was thinking of getting a Mini as a media device (not a phone since I'm on Verizon).
Do all the ROMs (especially Cyanogenmod) work on the ST15a as well as the ST15i, or are separate versions needed. I haven't seen any development for the a version.
I have almost the same doubt...
what is the difference between both?
ST15i is better than ST15a?
for different markets (network) , all other specs are the same
ST15i UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I)
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
ST15a UMTS HSPA 800 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I)
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 190
jubagrande said:
I have almost the same doubt...
what is the difference between both?
ST15i is better than ST15a?
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a=americas
i= world
I Heard that the LTE version would be exclusive to tmobile USA , im wondering if this would have the LTE frequency to support AT&T 700mhz for the international unlocked version??? Can someone enlighten me on this?
mywingtophone said:
I Heard that the LTE version would be exclusive to tmobile USA , im wondering if this would have the LTE frequency to support AT&T 700mhz for the international unlocked version??? Can someone enlighten me on this?
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Im not familiar with the American LTE bands mate.
You can find a list of the bands each model supports below.
Supported networks Xperia™ Z Ultra C6833: UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz; LTE (Bands I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, XX).
Supported networks Xperia™ Z Ultra C6806: UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz LTE (Bands I, II, IIII, V, VII, VIII, XVII).
You can find the frequencies of the LTE Band numbers in the link below.
I think you want band 17 for the 700mHz band, which would be model C6806, but don't just take my word for it. :good:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
Hope that helps.
baileyjr said:
Im not familiar with the American LTE bands mate.
You can find a list of the bands each model supports below.
Supported networks Xperia™ Z Ultra C6833: UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz; LTE (Bands I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, XX).
Supported networks Xperia™ Z Ultra C6806: UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz LTE (Bands I, II, IIII, V, VII, VIII, XVII).
You can find the frequencies of the LTE Band numbers in the link below.
I think you want band 17 for the 700mHz band, which would be model C6806, but don't just take my word for it. :good:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
Hope that helps.
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thanks for your response, I guess your right i need the 6806 to support band 17 .Thanks!
baileyjr said:
Supported networks Xperia™ Z Ultra C6833: LTE (Bands I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, XX)
Supported networks Xperia™ Z Ultra C6806: LTE (Bands I, II, IIII, V, VII, VIII, XVII)
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Actually that kinda sucks, cause ATT uses both 700MHz and 1700MHz LTE bands in different areas. So you have to pick one or the other as it looks like the phones either support one or the other. Should probably do some more research to your area and find out which LTE band is more prevelant for you on ATT. It probably will end up being the 17 band though.
EniGmA1987 said:
Actually that kinda sucks, cause ATT uses both 700MHz and 1700MHz LTE bands in different areas. So you have to pick one or the other as it looks like the phones either support one or the other. Should probably do some more research to your area and find out which LTE band is more prevelant for you on ATT. It probably will end up being the 17 band though.
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I thought c6806 supports both band?
baileyjr said:
Im not familiar with the American LTE bands mate.
You can find a list of the bands each model supports below.
Supported networks Xperia™ Z Ultra C6833: UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz; LTE (Bands I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, XX).
Supported networks Xperia™ Z Ultra C6806: UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz LTE (Bands I, II, IIII, V, VII, VIII, XVII).
You can find the frequencies of the LTE Band numbers in the link below.
I think you want band 17 for the 700mHz band, which would be model C6806, but don't just take my word for it. :good:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
Hope that helps.
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Thanks for this post, but is there really an LTE band "IIII" as listed against the C6806?
Or is this a typo and it should be "III" ?
RaindancerAU said:
Thanks for this post, but is there really an LTE band "IIII" as listed against the C6806?
Or is this a typo and it should be "III" ?
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No It looks like it should actually be band 4.
Heres a couple of links to the specs for pdf for the white paper for each LTE model.
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/whitepapers/sony-xperia-z-ultra-lte-c6806-white-paper/
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/whitepapers/sony-xperia-z-ultra-lte-c6833-white-paper/ :good:
Hello!
I have recently discovered that there are quite a few variations of Xperia Z2. For example, I own a D6503, but there's also D6502, D6543 and possibly even more that I haven't heard of. Are there any significant differences between all those?
The 03 version is the European LTE model. The 02 is the HSPDA+ model. 43, at least with the Z1, is the Brazillian LTE model. Maybe there are other places with the same model? I know there is after a while a 06 version, which is US LTE model...
Taken from Sony Z2 white paper (can't post link to document but you can find it on the official Sony Z2 page: sonymobile/ z2/ specs/ downloads and takeaways)
Networks
D6503 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)
D6502 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
D6543 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)
raducanmihai said:
Taken from Sony Z2 white paper (can't post link to document but you can find it on the official Sony Z2 page: sonymobile/ z2/ specs/ downloads and takeaways)
Networks
D6503 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)
D6502 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
D6543 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)
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Thank you so much for the information. Guess the differences are minimal then. 6503 seems the most popular anyway.
raducanmihai said:
Taken from Sony Z2 white paper (can't post link to document but you can find it on the official Sony Z2 page: sonymobile/ z2/ specs/ downloads and takeaways)
Networks
D6503 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)
D6502 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
D6543 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)
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Thank you!
So only D6502 Dosn't have LTE !
What models can I find in the US, and what about Unlock Ver. or app to unlock the network Block for non-usa sim cards ?
Any of the devices has Root ?
raducanmihai said:
Taken from Sony Z2 white paper (can't post link to document but you can find it on the official Sony Z2 page: sonymobile/ z2/ specs/ downloads and takeaways)
Networks
D6503 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)
D6502 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
D6543 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)
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Thanks bro , and i'm with the 02 version ... because i didn't know that.
Hello everyone.
I have two D6503 boxes:
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The phone from the bottom box was my old phone and I could use LTE on it. Today I got the phone from the upper box and turned out it does not support my carrier's LTE.
I'm not gonna use it as my main phone but I'm very curious about how it's possible. Еverywhere is written that D6503 has LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20 as mentioned on the bottom label. But on the upper label LTE is not even mentioned even though 4G is listed in the network settings. In the Service Menu > Service Info > Configuration, under the Working band/s section the same ten LTE bands are listed. I also tried to set "LTE_ONLY" mode via the Service Menu and perform a network search. It found two local LTE networks out of three (only my carrier was not listed).
Can somebody explain this and how can I even know what LTE band this phone really supports?
Have a look at this:
D6503 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)
D6502 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
D6543 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)
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Think about it, why should the d6502 and d6543 exist? Why doesn't Sony just solely make a d6503?
eragonshurtugal said:
Have a look at this:
Think about it, why should the d6502 and d6543 exist? Why doesn't Sony just solely make a d6503?
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D6543 is a branded Brazilian version (with digital TV hardware)
I'm guessing there's a demand for D6502 with no LTE (cheaper to manufacture/test), so Sony created it
A lot of stuff doesn't make sense to consumers... and sometimes doesn't make sense to the manufacturers either
EG:
Z1 C6906 supports penta HSDPA, LTE 2, 4, 17 (along with other LTE bands)
Z1s C6916 supports penta HSDPA, LTE 4, 17. This version is T-mobile branded, yet it is missing band 2 (T-mobile uses this band too)
why doesn't Sony just re-use C6906, slap a T-mobile logo and skin on it + wifi calling, call it a day?
eragonshurtugal said:
Have a look at this:
Think about it, why should the d6502 and d6543 exist? Why doesn't Sony just solely make a d6503?
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some countries have some odd law conflictions hence sony cant make d6503 globaly. you can import d6503 but sony may not legsly be able to sell d6503 in your region
paperWastage said:
EG:
Z1 C6906 supports penta HSDPA, LTE 2, 4, 17 (along with other LTE bands)
Z1s C6916 supports penta HSDPA, LTE 4, 17. This version is T-mobile branded, yet it is missing band 2 (T-mobile uses this band too)
why doesn't Sony just re-use C6906, slap a T-mobile logo and skin on it + wifi calling, call it a day?
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The Z1S has a different body and carries some minor improvements over the Z1.
paperWastage said:
D6543 is a branded Brazilian version (with digital TV hardware)
I'm guessing there's a demand for D6502 with no LTE (cheaper to manufacture/test), so Sony created it
A lot of stuff doesn't make sense to consumers... and sometimes doesn't make sense to the manufacturers either
EG:
Z1 C6906 supports penta HSDPA, LTE 2, 4, 17 (along with other LTE bands)
Z1s C6916 supports penta HSDPA, LTE 4, 17. This version is T-mobile branded, yet it is missing band 2 (T-mobile uses this band too)
why doesn't Sony just re-use C6906, slap a T-mobile logo and skin on it + wifi calling, call it a day?
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Brazilian here. I bought version D6503 in order to receive faster updates and to be able to use 4G in the USA.
I'm looking for the Z3 Tablet but which one is for T-Mobile?
dresters said:
I'm looking for the Z3 Tablet but which one is for T-Mobile?
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SGP621
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz LTE Band I, Band II, Band III, Band IV, Band V, Band VII, Band VIII, Band XIII, Band XVII Band XX
SGP641
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz LTE Band I, Band III, Band V, Band VII, Band VIII, Band XXVIII TD-LTE Band XL
Looks like the SGP621 is the one.
http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/39007
I'm using the SGP621 on tmobile and it works GREAT. Fast with the LTE........
SGP621 is for t-mo SGO641 att just look at the bands for your carrier?
jaime4272 said:
SGP621 is for t-mo SGO641 att just look at the bands for your carrier?
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AT&T uses different frequencies with different technologies. In some areas, they may not have a license to use both frequencies and use one exclusively.
For GSM, they use 850 MHz and 1900 MHz.
For HSPA+, they use 850 MHz (Band V) and 1900 MHz (Band II)
For LTE, they use 700 MHz (Band XVII) and some 1700 MHz (Band IV)
It looks like SGP-621 is the way to go for both t-mobile and at&t.
What i meant was that the SGP621 has 1700 and 2100 and those are t-mobile bands the SGP641 could work best with att
Anyone using this on At&t? Which model. I'm about to sell either my z ultra or G3 for one.
Is there a list of ALL models? The two mentioned here are only for the US? are their other global variants? Do all get the same firmware? There should be a sticky spelling this out. I see there are different rooting methods/ROMs for the different models?