Am thinking of making the move from a Note 8. Want to get a dual SIM 128gb version. I see there are a few different Samsung models. Can anyone advise on the differences and which particular model to get?
china, hong kong, latin america versions. They should all support dual 4g standby, no volte though. Don't know if you can flash att CSC file to activate volte. The model is sm-g9600/g9650.
international dual SIM version sm-g960f/ds
g965f/ds is said to be only one Sim can be on 4g while the other only 3g.
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kevinfan1990 said:
china, hong kong, latin america versions. They should all support dual 4g standby, no volte though. Don't know if you can flash att CSC file to activate volte. The model is sm-g9600/g9650.
international dual SIM version sm-g960f/ds
g965f/ds is said to be only one Sim can be on 4g while the other only 3g.
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China & Hong Kong versions do have 128/256gb while latin america seems to be the same as the USA version with only 64gb. But they are all equipped with Qualcomm chip.
The international version uses Samsung own Exynos chip.
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Gents,
Looking at picking up a Redmi Note 3 Pro but I'm very confused on the frequencies it supports. Every website seems to say something different. I really require 1700/2100mHz for my provider.
From what I've read, certain variations of the phone do, while some don't. How can I tell which?
Much appreciated!
you need the Note 3 Pro Special Edition (aka Kate) which has a snapdragon 650. It's also known as the International edition but that may depend on the seller.
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-5-5-Inch-FHD-3GB-32GB-Smartphone-371103.html
Is the snapdragon 650 the key to determining model? Lots of them on eBay with the 650, but are there different variants even within them?
Appreciate the help
BobSlob said:
Is the snapdragon 650 the key to determining model? Lots of them on eBay with the 650, but are there different variants even within them?
Appreciate the help
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Yes, MTK version only has differences between RAM and internal storage sizes (2GB/16GB and 3G/32GB) but the SD versions not only have the RAM/internal storage differences, there is the special/international edition which adds multiple bands.
BobSlob said:
Is the snapdragon 650 the key to determining model? Lots of them on eBay with the 650, but are there different variants even within them?
Appreciate the help
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There are two versions of Snapdragon phones, kenzo and kate. Get the kate version, available at Geekbuying.
Link already provided in this thread.
BobSlob said:
Gents,
Looking at picking up a Redmi Note 3 Pro but I'm very confused on the frequencies it supports. Every website seems to say something different. I really require 1700/2100mHz for my provider.
From what I've read, certain variations of the phone do, while some don't. How can I tell which?
Much appreciated!
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Actually before you buy which variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro, make sure you know what bands your current
phone carrier supports. You mention you require 1700/2100MHz but does your provider support Band 4 (which runs on 1700/2100MHz) for Note 3 Pro Snapdragon variant. Make sure not to buy MediaTek variant since that does not have the frequencies you requested.
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Unheardof said:
Actually before you buy which variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro, make sure you know what bands your current
phone carrier supports. You mention you require 1700/2100MHz but does your provider support Band 4 (which runs on 1700/2100MHz) for Note 3 Pro Snapdragon variant. Make sure not to buy MediaTek variant since that does not have the frequencies you requested.
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I'm referring to check the Band support of your phone provider, since if it definitely has Band 4 listed, then I presume you can use 3G HSPA+ when on Data or even better, the 4G LTE while on Data.
Unheardof said:
Actually before you buy which variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro, make sure you know what bands your current
phone carrier supports. You mention you require 1700/2100MHz but does your provider support Band 4 (which runs on 1700/2100MHz) for Note 3 Pro Snapdragon variant. Make sure not to buy MediaTek variant since that does not have the frequencies you requested.
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I'm referring to check the Band support of your phone provider, since if it definitely has Band 4 listed, then I presume you can use 3G HSPA+ when on Data or even better, the 4G LTE while on Data.
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My carrier supports 1700/2100 for AWS, so that's the big one I need. I don't see it listed anywhere (1700 listed under LTE). I'm not sure if they're the same or not. I'm ready to pull the trigger, just wanna make sure it works =D
goofball2k said:
Yes, MTK version only has differences between RAM and internal storage sizes (2GB/16GB and 3G/32GB) but the SD versions not only have the RAM/internal storage differences, there is the special/international edition which adds multiple bands.
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Thanks goofball... are you using one in Canada? (noticed your Ottawa tag). If so, with which provider?
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Thanks goofball... are you using one in Canada? (noticed your Ottawa tag). If so, with which provider?
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No, I was about to pull the trigger on one (and still fighting with myself) but decided to wait until the Redmi Note 4 comes out. I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 which is still a pretty good phone so I'm not in a huge rush.
I have a problem. My Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Global (Snapdragon 625) don't work with LTE-A networks.
On the screen I can see only LTE without "+". My network in Poland Plus and Play support LTE-A in places when I live. My tariff/SIM card support LTE-A.
In Poland (I asked on Polish forum) have this problem too.
On XDA I see one person in Malysia have this problem:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/help/unlock-lte-band-4-band-7-t3536939/page2
With Singapore - SingTel this phone works with LTE-A netowork: https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ies--other-development/repack-t3598405/page12
If it is possible please fix it. Snapdragon 625 support LTE-A.
Unfortunately this phone doesn't interband support carrier aggregation used in Europe.
I have a dualism snapdragon S9+ - can I flash the tmobile USA firmware on that device using ODIN or will it break it?
just curious, G9650 is supposed to be the dual sim SD variant for HK/China that has the larger storage options. How did you end up with one from Caribbean?
I have the same question.
At first, both of them have exactly the same hardware except for the dual sim card on G9650.
At second when I had the galaxy s7 dual sim, I installed many firmwares from single sim and it worked perfect.
Well, lets wait for someone to tell us for sure.
baymon said:
just curious, G9650 is supposed to be the dual sim SD variant for HK/China that has the larger storage options. How did you end up with one from Caribbean?
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Samsung only manufactures smartphones in Vietnam, China, India, Brazil, Indonesia, and Korea. The SM-G9650 is manufactured in China and Brazil, both Snapdragon chipsets. Likely brought it in the Caribbean but made in Brazil.
The Caribbean is part of Latin American market. Latin America and China officially got these handsets, as it was confirmed that Latin America was also getting the Snapdragon processor and not the international Exynos. So it is officially released for the Caribbean market as well.
Well title says it all.. Duos model is almost 100 euros cheaper so are there any differences with S9+?
Are they only rom related or do they have differences in h/w as well? And why is it cheaper anyway?
Thanks in advance for your replies
orbitech said:
Well title says it all.. Duos model is almost 100 euros cheaper so are there any differences with S9+?
Are they only rom related or do they have differences in h/w as well? And why is it cheaper anyway?
Thanks in advance for your replies
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One is dual sim, while the second isnt. Simple as that.
I believe duos is EX, and the non could potentially be SD.
I think it is:
1 sim = S9+
2 sims = S9+ Duos (also known as Hybrid but has Duos on the back of the device).
I might be wrong. I normally am according to the better half!
trickie69r said:
I think it is:
1 sim = S9+
2 sims = S9+ Duos (also known as Hybrid but has Duos on the back of the device).
I might be wrong. I normally am according to the better half!
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i am also wondering with this duo version though mine is duos, i thought the hybrid sim is standard since years ago for flagship phones but seems with these 2 variant it isn't. i thought at first with this duos variant have 3 slots: 2 sim 1 mSD but seems its just another hybrid one *sigh*
The duos as long as it's the exynos version with the same product code (G965FD) will run any official G965F firmwarw fine. I got one from Hong Kong and flashed the UK three firmware and now I get volte and WiFi calling. It was over £200 cheaper than Samsung UK!!!
mikey_sk said:
The duos as long as it's the exynos version with the same product code (G965FD) will run any official G965F firmwarw fine. I got one from Hong Kong and flashed the UK three firmware and now I get volte and WiFi calling. It was over £200 cheaper than Samsung UK!!!
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Thanks this is what I was looking for to hear. Not having the same firmware model as the world one would be a no go since f/w updates would be different.
mikey_sk said:
The duos as long as it's the exynos version with the same product code (G965FD) will run any official G965F firmwarw fine. I got one from Hong Kong and flashed the UK three firmware and now I get volte and WiFi calling. It was over £200 cheaper than Samsung UK!!!
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Who did you buy from exactly?
orbitech said:
Well title says it all.. Duos model is almost 100 euros cheaper so are there any differences with S9+?
Are they only rom related or do they have differences in h/w as well? And why is it cheaper anyway?
Thanks in advance for your replies
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S9/S9+ Duos is a Hybrid Dual SIM device based on Samsung Exynos 9810 platform.
S9/S9+ Regular (non-Duos) is a Single SIM + SD Slot device based on either Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 OR Samsung Exynos 9810 platform; it depends upon the model number.
I could find all model numbers here with a quick google search; I am not sure if this information is absolutely correct though.
Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus Model Number
I got duos.
Soo you want tell me, S9plus without 'duos' don't have hybrid dual sim?
ermacwins said:
Who did you buy from exactly?
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From hong Kong when I was there
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Psimel14 said:
I got duos.
Soo you want tell me, S9plus without 'duos' don't have hybrid dual sim?
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the duos has 2 imei numbers. I've heard speak that the non duos may well support dual sim but I am unsure. Someone can check and get back to us?
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ermacwins said:
Who did you buy from exactly?
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Also this site sells the 128gb version with free delivery. I've ordered from them before and they reliable albeit the tracking is never totally correct. Buy using PayPal for added security.
https://www.eglobalcentraluk.com/?g...UuKVuNu7MlRNuuUdwqNpLd-Wr8RoC9nwQAvD_BwE#/pro
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I got duos.
Soo you want tell me, S9plus without 'duos' don't have hybrid dual sim?
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The 2nd slot (hybrid one) accepts only SD cards on non-duos models.
Samsung might not be using "Duos" branding in all market where it sells Dual SIM variants.
For eg. European dual SIM variants are branded Duos but Indian dual SIM variants are simply called "Samsung Galaxy S9 Dual SIM".
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For anyone who are interested the Hong Kong version is dual SIM only with Qualcomm CPU and the sim2 slot can be used as SD card slot
http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/smartphones/galaxy-s9/spec/
The model name and number are different and I have been using the S9+ 128gb version SM-G9650/DS
Hong Kong version is hybrid dual SIM with SD 845.
Other versions sold here are parallel imports.
bethedealer said:
Hong Kong version is hybrid dual SIM with SD 845.
Other versions sold here are parallel imports.
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So use 2 sims or 1 sim and microsd card?
ermacwins said:
So use 2 sims or 1 sim and microsd card?
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1st Sim slot - Sim
2nd Sim slot - Sim or SD card
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1st Sim slot - Sim
2nd Sim slot - Sim or SD card
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thank you for this info. I have been reading here
someone saying that "one has single sim has two sims. it is simple as that"
No it is not so simple.
He failed to provide this useful info YOU gave and which makes it a dealbreaker. Because i want to buy a dual sim which also has an sd card slot available
(non hybrid).
This changes all. I have put for sale my single sim s8 plus in order to buy a dual sim s9plus.
Now i will keep my s8plus and continuew using my good old s3 for my work phone.
madnav said:
S9/S9+ Duos is a Hybrid Dual SIM device based on Samsung Exynos 9810 platform.
S9/S9+ Regular (non-Duos) is a Single SIM + SD Slot device based on either Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 OR Samsung Exynos 9810 platform; it depends upon the model number.
I could find all model numbers here with a quick google search; I am not sure if this information is absolutely correct though.
Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus Model Number
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Sorry to be that guy, but this is wrong.
I have a Duos s9+ running on a Snapdragon 845. (G9650/Argentina so Chinese Snapdragon, OEM Unlock and Root capable. YAY) It is, as you said, a hybrid tray, so will accept either two sims, or one sim and an SD card.
It has absolutely nothing to do with the processor.
for HK version , I think it has one difference, one's slot can support SD cards.
Hi, someone have an SM-G9650 from Amazon working in Latin America? im in Panama and i want to know if the LTE icon will show up on the network area.
By my mistake i ordered a SM-G965F and doesnt worked correctly, so i returned it.
Thanks!
lemc0117 said:
Hi, someone have an SM-G9650 from Amazon working in Latin America? im in Panama and i want to know if the LTE icon will show up on the network area.
By my mistake i ordered a SM-G965F and doesnt worked correctly, so i returned it.
Thanks!
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What's the country of manufacturer, Latin American or Hong Kong? If it's Latin America, maybe. If it's Hong Kong, no.
Yes, the SM-G9650/DS is the model that Samsung is selling in Latin American countries, it has the SD845 and Dual-Sim with SD Card slot.
I also have this device in Ecuador and LTE works.