Note 8 differences between "Unlocked Samsung Version" and Carrier versions

[unholydoragon]

Hi,

Unlocked Note8 model is SM-N950UZKAXAA
T-Mobile Note8 model is SM-N950UZKATMB
Verizon Note8 model is SM-G930VZKAVZW

Which version has the most inclusive frequency bands? I am trying to figure out which one to buy. The Samsung "Unlocked" version is said to work with all carriers, but I want to make sure it has the 700 MHz of Verizon if that is the case. Will the "Unlocked" version have more international frequency bands?

Thanks

 

[jimmypop13]

Im interested in buying my wife the sprint model but she will be switching to Verizon in a few months and if the phone isn't the same for both networks like Nexus/Pixel phone maybe it would be better to wait. Anyone know at this point?
Thanks

 

[unholydoragon]

Im interested in buying my wife the sprint model but she will be switching to Verizon in a few months and if the phone isn't the same for both networks like Nexus/Pixel phone maybe it would be better to wait. Anyone know at this point?
Thanks

Did some more research. Seems that for S8, Samsung "Unlocked" S8 = T-Mobile S8 = Verizon S8 = Sprint S8 in terms of hardware, but not the OS. You can flash any of them to any other. In my opinion, it's best to just get the Unlocked as it is gauranteed to work on all networks, and then if you really need to, you can flash it to a carrier specific (AFAIK, the only benefit to carrier specific are some apps and more frequent updates)

 

[ohohpatrick]

Is SM-N950UZKAXAA dual sim? Best Buy says so but Samsung doesn't confirm.

 

[Xavier42003]

So will the unlocked version SM-N950UZKAXAA have an unlocked boot loader? I'm switching from an iPhone again but the many variants and what I'm reading online has me a bit confused. Thank you any help would be appreciated.

 

[Herbert Wells]

Is US SM-N950UZKAXAA dual sim?

 

[RiffyDivine]

So will the unlocked version SM-N950UZKAXAA have an unlocked boot loader? I'm switching from an iPhone again but the many variants and what I'm reading online has me a bit confused. Thank you any help would be appreciated.

I am wondering if it is boot loader unlocked or just carrier unlocked.

 

[mitchbaria]

So will the unlocked version SM-N950UZKAXAA have an unlocked boot loader? I'm switching from an iPhone again but the many variants and what I'm reading online has me a bit confused. Thank you any help would be appreciated.

I just received my Verizon note 8 from the Verizon pre-order this evening at about 5pm central time hand delivered by FedEx....Hoping to see some root action for this bad m'fer soon :laugh:

 

[loaferkan786]

Is US SM-N950UZKAXAA dual sim?

I just got the phone, and it's not dual sim...even I had read it I think on Samsung...I called them and they told me only the international version of unlocked would have dual sim......

beside I'm using it for T-Mobile so it asked me for wifi-calling, as well my T-Mobile voice mail works just fine.

Now I wanted to know if I could get a dual sim tray would the dual sim work on it?

 

[CaptainElwood]

I purchased the Verizon version of the note 8 from Samsung.com with the note 7 owner coupon. I was in between the unlocked and the Verizon versions but ultimately went with Verizon for the Wi-Fi calling. I Just got the phone today and wifi calling does work but are you suggesting the unlocked version could be used with verizons software to get Wi-Fi calling but also an unlocked boatloader?

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Just realized this page is for a couple year old note tablet.

 

[hell_storm2004]

I am wondering if it is boot loader unlocked or just carrier unlocked.

Sorry to bump this.... I was wondering the same thing, can anyone confirm? I am wondering if I can get the Korean version shipped to USA!

This site has a good reference of all the model numbers:
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-sm-n950-model-number-differences/

 

[gooberdude]

I purchased the Verizon version of the note 8 from Samsung.com with the note 7 owner coupon. I was in between the unlocked and the Verizon versions but ultimately went with Verizon for the Wi-Fi calling. I Just got the phone today and wifi calling does work but are you suggesting the unlocked version could be used with verizons software to get Wi-Fi calling but also an unlocked boatloader?

---------- Post added at 08:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:36 PM ----------

Just realized this page is for a couple year old note tablet.

Yep, not going to get support here! Asks to have this head deleted, as you guys are hijacking this tablet area big time.

 

[MrRadioActive]

Unlocked is NOT Dual-Sim. Only the international version is and it will not be available retail in the US (look for it on EBAY). Here are the specs of the unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950UZKAXAA)

Communications
CDMA 2G CDMA: 800, 1900 MHz
GSM 2G GSM, GPRS, EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA 3G CDMA2000, EV-DO: 800, 1900 MHz
GSM 3G/3.5G UMTS, HSPA+: 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
4G LTE LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 Bands
Wi-Fi Yes, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 + EDR
NFC Yes
Infrared No
GPS Yes
FM Radio No

 

[macaw1]

This is the most informative site that I have found.

Just look under the Country / Region column and go from there.