Hi Guys
I'm looking for a dual sim phone but keep finding phones where the 2nd sim tray is also where the SD card is used, so I have to pick one or the other.
I've found this model of the Note 8 and am considering buying for use in Canada: https://www.eglobalcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-n9500-256gb-dual-sim-deepsea-blue.html
Can anyone confirm that this is definitely a dual sim phone as information on different sites are mixed?
Thanks!
Hi there, all the duos versions (dual sim) use the storage sim slot as a dual purpose - so yes, you will need to choose whether to install 256 GB external storage sim, or second carrier sim. However at 256GB of installed storage - does this really present an issue? Interesting website - thanks for the link. Not sure about that model number but they don't have 256GB duos in Orchid Grey.
Thanks for the reply.
The fact that the phone has 256GB internal storage means that the sim slots aren't an issue. I just wanted to check whether this version was dual sim as I'm looking for one phone to use a business and personal line on.
I prefer the look of the blue too, so I think I'll bite the bullet and go for this one.
LostinCanada said:
Hi there, all the duos versions (dual sim) use the storage sim slot as a dual purpose - so yes, you will need to choose whether to install 256 GB external storage sim, or second carrier sim. However at 256GB of installed storage - does this really present an issue? Interesting website - thanks for the link. Not sure about that model number but they don't have 256GB duos in Orchid Grey.
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I don't know if you noticed but that phone is the Snapdragon version... I like the price better than the one I just bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...var=572001194802&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 but this has Exynos and Orchid Grey and I don't want to wait any longer... I cannot wait to get rid of my Note 4!
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I don't know if you noticed but that phone is the Snapdragon version... I like the price better than the one I just bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...var=572001194802&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 but this has Exynos and Orchid Grey and I don't want to wait any longer... I cannot wait to get rid of my Note 4!
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LostinCanada,
I'm also waiting for the same seller to provide it , but I did not order it yet because once it is 28-29 September, this variant ( The hong kong 256gb dual sim ) will hit Hong kong markets and more sellers might sell it , may be with better prices.
But Please keep us updated once you get it.
regards,
Hasan
LostinCanada said:
I don't know if you noticed but that phone is the Snapdragon version... I like the price better than the one I just bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...var=572001194802&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 but this has Exynos and Orchid Grey and I don't want to wait any longer... I cannot wait to get rid of my Note 4!
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I'm no expert, but in general what is better Exynos or Snapdragon?
Hey guys, which model of note 8 should I get that works work freedom mobile in Canada ?
I want 256gb and exynos, my phone must be with unlocked bootloader.
Galaxy Note 8 N950F Dual SIM with 256SD
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SM-N950F with 64 GB
- SIM 1 Slot SIM 1
- SIM 2 and SD in Multi - SLOT 2
LostinCanada said:
I don't know if you noticed but that phone is the Snapdragon version... I like the price better than the one I just bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...var=572001194802&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 but this has Exynos and Orchid Grey and I don't want to wait any longer... I cannot wait to get rid of my Note 4!
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I had inquired with this seller & he said it is snapdragon version. As per me Exynos is 1.7GHz whereas snapdragon is 1.9Gz. Plz check again the specs.
If u check Note 8 in wikipedia it says Exynos: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz M2 Mongoose & 4×1.7 GHz) Cortex-A53 (GTS)
Snapdragon: Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz & 4×1.9 GHz) Kryo.
The link u paste in ebay shows 1.9GHz. Means it is snapdragon.
OMG!!! Thank you for pointing this out! Grrrrrrr..... Now I don't know where I am going to buy this darn phone. I have requested a return. I am so glad I didn't find this out two weeks from now. If anyone knows where I can find a 256GB Note 8 Duos Exynos version (with unlocked bootloader) I would be grateful!
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OMG!!! Thank you for pointing this out! Grrrrrrr..... Now I don't know where I am going to buy this darn phone. I have requested a return. I am so glad I didn't find this out two weeks from now. If anyone knows where I can find a 256GB Note 8 Duos Exynos version (with unlocked bootloader) I would be grateful!
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Are you sure that the original link I posted isn't for the Exynos version? I cannot find where it specifically states it but it looks like it may be the Korean version (256GB & Blue), which are Exynos?
I did send a message to ask but got a vague reply with a copy-paste from the product page, they clearly didn't have a clue what I had asked!
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OMG!!! Thank you for pointing this out! Grrrrrrr..... Now I don't know where I am going to buy this darn phone. I have requested a return. I am so glad I didn't find this out two weeks from now. If anyone knows where I can find a 256GB Note 8 Duos Exynos version (with unlocked bootloader) I would be grateful!
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https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...n-lte-mobile-phone-sim-free-and-unlocked.html
I've bought 2 phones from here with no problems ,I've got my note 8 from Samsung UK which is still on back order for the 28th September if it gets put back again I will cancel and deffo buy from Wonda
Tonyspurs said:
https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...n-lte-mobile-phone-sim-free-and-unlocked.html
I've bought 2 phones from here with no problems ,I've got my note 8 from Samsung UK which is still on back order for the 28th September if it gets put back again I will cancel and deffo buy from Wonda
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U have ordered a single sim model with 256GB internal memory. Its is a korean variant. So no problem. It is exynos version.
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LostinCanada said:
OMG!!! Thank you for pointing this out! Grrrrrrr..... Now I don't know where I am going to buy this darn phone. I have requested a return. I am so glad I didn't find this out two weeks from now. If anyone knows where I can find a 256GB Note 8 Duos Exynos version (with unlocked bootloader) I would be grateful!
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There might be release of Exynos version dual sim with 256GB on 27th sept as per some online ad in India. So just wait.
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lhughes said:
Are you sure that the original link I posted isn't for the Exynos version? I cannot find where it specifically states it but it looks like it may be the Korean version (256GB & Blue), which are Exynos?
I did send a message to ask but got a vague reply with a copy-paste from the product page, they clearly didn't have a clue what I had asked!
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Sir... im sure it is an snapdragon version. Exynos version is single sim but 256GB memory. SM-N950 is korean exynos version.
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Thanks @maheshhtc. Now I am in an argument with the Ebay seller, who is claiming it is Exynos version. I tried calling Samsung but they only give information for the phone sold in the country you are in. I did find out from Samsung in Hong Kong that the "Hong Kong version" is actually Snapdragon: http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/model/SM-N9500ZVGTGY#downloads. On this site: https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-sm-n950-model-number-differences/ I had referenced N950FD which is Exynos, but didn't notice the seller's ad that it says F950FD and I can't find any reference to this model online, except for within his ad.
So many variations of this phone! Is this an "undiscovered" variation or a typo on his part?
If anyone is looking at buying the phone in the Ebay ad let me warn you the seller says he takes returns, but now is claiming I must pay him the 12% deposit he paid to the Hong Kong Samsung supplier. I hope this isn't going to turn into an Ebay dispute - the seller has 100% good feedback so I wasn't expecting any problems.
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Well, it is now officially a dispute/investigation. The model number in the ad doesn't match either Samsung HK, or the Asian version I am really after (I think!): SM-N950FD which should be Exynos, 256GB, Duos, and I've heard mixed rumours re unlocked bootloader. So the ad is either a typo, new variant or fraud. I guess I will know in a few days. Ebay says they will support the return in any event because the seller never put any stipulations re returns in the ad. BUYER BEWARE!
I will post any updates as I get them.
In the meantime, please advise if my desired phone, in Orchid Grey, is available to purchase anywhere!
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lhughes said:
Are you sure that the original link I posted isn't for the Exynos version? I cannot find where it specifically states it but it looks like it may be the Korean version (256GB & Blue), which are Exynos?
I did send a message to ask but got a vague reply with a copy-paste from the product page, they clearly didn't have a clue what I had asked!
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Hi Ihughes, the link you posted is definitely for a Snapdragon version - looks like HK phone: http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/model/SM-N9500ZVGTGY#downloads Check the page, lists the model number as N9500
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Tonyspurs said:
https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...n-lte-mobile-phone-sim-free-and-unlocked.html
I've bought 2 phones from here with no problems ,I've got my note 8 from Samsung UK which is still on back order for the 28th September if it gets put back again I will cancel and deffo buy from Wonda
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Hi Tonyspurs,
Thank you but that is a single sim version. I want Dual Sim, 256GB (internal), Exynos, unlocked bootloader. Sigh so far doesn't exist apparently.
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After several interesting communications back and forth with seller, the seller finally refunded the money for the phone, but not the shipping. Another call to Ebay finally took care of that - but I will still lose some money on the currency conversion. Well, that is officially the most money I have (almost) spent on a phone before... LOL. I was disgusted with Note 5 specs and then foiled by the Note 7 debacle - it's just plain mean to be teased with this elusive Note 8 and not be able to actually buy one!
LostinCanada said:
*****UPDATE:
After several interesting communications back and forth with seller, the seller finally refunded the money for the phone, but not the shipping. Another call to Ebay finally took care of that - but I will still lose some money on the currency conversion. Well, that is officially the most money I have (almost) spent on a phone before... LOL. I was disgusted with Note 5 specs and then foiled by the Note 7 debacle - it's just plain mean to be teased with this elusive Note 8 and not be able to actually buy one!
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It now makes sense to me why he yelled at me when I enquired whether his model was Exynos or not (he told me it was Snapdragon, but a day after yelling at me, advised he could get the Exynos variants in but not in Orchid Grey.) I think you have saved me some trouble - so thank you Just from my experience with the Note 7 debacle, 100% positive feedback doesn't mean anything - my seller got all his negative feedback deleted and I had to twist many arms to get my refund.
Please let me know if you stumble across Dual Sim, 128/256GB, Exynos Note 8 in Orchid Grey as that's the one I'm holding out for also Good luck!
Wow! I wish I had had that information to give Ebay to add to my complaint. The seller kept changing his story - including that he had told me he was selling two versions (he hadn't stated that) and that the version he was selling me was Exynos (in grey!). I see his ad is still up so maybe Ebay hasn't (yet) received enough complaints. If I saved at least one person from getting ripped off then I am glad, but I would have been happier to see the ad pulled.
Likewise if you hear of any leads for same (256GB though). Hopefully @maheshhtc will pipe up if he/she spots the phone in India this week.
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Wow! I wish I had had that information to give Ebay to add to my complaint. The seller kept changing his story - including that he had told me he was selling two versions (he hadn't stated that) and that the version he was selling me was Exynos (in grey!). I see his ad is still up so maybe Ebay hasn't (yet) received enough complaints. If I saved at least one person from getting ripped off then I am glad, but I would have been happier to see the ad pulled.
Likewise if you hear of any leads for same (256GB though). Hopefully @maheshhtc will pipe up if he/she spots the phone in India this week.
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It seems the guy (Kimbi) ebay seller has removed that specific ad where he had mentioned F950FD Dual sim with 256 GB internal memory. Not saying that these people are fraudsters but they take advantage of language problem. Right now 9500 dual sim with 256GB memory is available but snapdragon version. I think 27th there will be 128GB release & October 5th for 256GB exynos version.
Interesting - he just updated the ad - I checked it before posting above and it still had the FD version with last revision Sept 15th. In re-checking the revision stats after reading your post it looks like the same ad with title and description changed today. I'm guessing the Ebay complaint had something to do with the revision. At least people will now know what they are getting.
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SM-N950F with 64 GB
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Hi!
How do you manage to have dual sim + microSD? Very interested by the hack.
Thank you!
Hi there,
This might be done to death but here goes - i currently have a single sim Three (unlocked) that has the exynos chipset, since i go over to the states alot, i want to get myself a dual sim Note 8 so i can use an American number with my UK number without having to annoyingly keep switching over or have 2 different phones.
Obviously dual sim means no microSD, so far i only seen Eqynos variant 64gb but elsewhere seen a Snapdragon variant 128gb which is tons more useful, in real life usage (especially coming from a S7 Edge) will i see much of a difference? Has Snapdragon caught up nowdays?
Also how easy isit without tripping anything that will disable Samsung/Android Pay to flash Carrier (Three) onto my unbranded Note 8? Mainly if i get rid of Three Note 8 phone, i lose access to 4G Super Voice which kinda sucks.
Thanks for the help
Obviously dual sim means no microSD,
Not obviously, you can DIY your SD card, just combine your SIM and SD to one, please do search, it's working well.
Thanks.
I was in the same dilema as uk samsung only sell the 64gb dual sim. Went and bought the 256gb sn9500.... no problems at all. Even using samsung pay without issue.
It is dumb that they won't allow more Ryan 64gb for uk market.
Also using the dual sim and sd card.... is probably a bit risky as the sim tray is so flimsy.
I used dual sim and sd on my axon 7 without issue... but the note 8 i think will be a bit risky.
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Has anyone bought the international dual sim version of Note 9 and is able to use samsung pay in US?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...rentrq:f30678381650a992290dc1f3ffff2956|iid:1
I noticed that the dual sim version they are selling also has Snapdragon 845. I did some research. It seems to me that the Snapdragon 845 is key to use samsung pay in US. Even it does not have it built in, the US firmware can also be flashed in as long as it is Snapdragon 845.
Any thoughts?
tjiang001 said:
Has anyone bought the international dual sim version of Note 9 and is able to use samsung pay in US?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...rentrq:f30678381650a992290dc1f3ffff2956|iid:1
I noticed that the dual sim version they are selling also has Snapdragon 845. I did some research. It seems to me that the Snapdragon 845 is key to use samsung pay in US. Even it does not have it built in, the US firmware can also be flashed in as long as it is Snapdragon 845.
Any thoughts?
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Same situation I have here, I would appreciate if anyone helps us.
Hi all,
I've signed up for a note 9 plan since my new job allows allowance for work mobile. However the sim tray is not hybrid at all(the second sim slot can only for micro sd card) . I've managed to cut the SIM so that it fits into the second slot, however unable to get this to work.
The SIM works fine if it's plugged into sim 1 slot. Has anyone got any solutions to this? Any input would be appreciated
uggies said:
Hi all,
I've signed up for a note 9 plan since my new job allows allowance for work mobile. However the sim tray is not hybrid at all(the second sim slot can only for micro sd card) . I've managed to cut the SIM so that it fits into the second slot, however unable to get this to work.
The SIM works fine if it's plugged into sim 1 slot. Has anyone got any solutions to this? Any input would be appreciated
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Sounds like you device is of the single-SIM variety.
Even if you bought a dual-SIM Tray to use,it will be of no benefit,you have a single-SIM phone.
Flashing firmware that works on known dual SIM phones will not do it either,many have tried various things,the functionality simply isn't there (presumably a hardware issue,it's simply not there).
FWIW,I tried a dual-SIM Tray on my US (T-Mobile Note 9),& nada. I knew what to expect going in,but,had to quash the slight bit of false hope.
The Exynos single SIM Note 9's are the same.
KOLIOSIS said:
Sounds like you device is of the single-SIM variety.
Even if you bought a dual-SIM Tray to use,it will be of no benefit,you have a single-SIM phone.
Flashing firmware that works on known dual SIM phones will not do it either,many have tried various things,the functionality simply isn't there (presumably a hardware issue,it's simply not there).
FWIW,I tried a dual-SIM Tray on my US (T-Mobile Note 9),& nada. I knew what to expect going in,but,had to quash the slight bit of false hope.
The Exynos single SIM Note 9's are the same.
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That's quite disappointing, it was one of the reasons why I got Samsung phone after all..
All of Samsung's Webpage indicates that all note 9s are capable of dual SIM functionality. I guess I should have double checked with Telco to see if they have locked the Dual SIM functionality..
Appreciate your input tho man. Cheers
uggies said:
That's quite disappointing, it was one of the reasons why I got Samsung phone after all..
All of Samsung's Webpage indicates that all note 9s are capable of dual SIM functionality....
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I've never seen anything stating all Note 9's are capable of Dual-SIM functionality, but, I'm in the US, where Dual-SIM phones are the exception vs the single SIM variety.
The only phone that I'm aware of that has Dual-SIM capabilities, but, ships with both Single-Sim and Dual-SIM firmwares is the OnePlus 6T.
You could try a Dual-SIM tray & flashing a SIM-Free firmware that's known to work on Dual-SIM phones to find out with certainty.
The trays are cheap enough, I got mine from eBay for less than $10 USD.
I hope I'm proven wrong, but honesty, I'd keep my expectations low.
Please keep us posted on your outcome.
hey guys. I don’t know if my search function is broken or I just suck at searching. It’s been very long time and I was wondering which s21 ultra version to get? 256 gig or 512? I’m on att but I wanna get an unlocked one. Is all Verizon devices unlocked from the get go? Sorry I need some help as I’ve been searching for a few days now but I need the experienced help
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hey guys. I don’t know if my search function is broken or I just suck at searching. It’s been very long time and I was wondering which s21 ultra version to get? 256 gig or 512? I’m on att but I wanna get an unlocked one. Is all Verizon devices unlocked from the get go? Sorry I need some help as I’ve been searching for a few days now but I need the experienced help
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How much internal storage would depend on your storage needs and how long you expect to keep the device. On a 256GB device actual space is around 200GB when system memory is deducted. The 512GB variant is hard to find, Samsung's US website doesn't offer it in the Verizon or Unlocked Models. I saw only one new unlocked on ebay at $2000 USD. Unless you're in a contract with Verizon or you need mmWave you might consider switching to Tmobile. Samsung US has the 512GB variant with no trade-in for $1380 USD.
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How much internal storage would depend on your storage needs and how long you expect to keep the device. On a 256GB device actual space is around 200GB when system memory is deducted. The 512GB variant is hard to find, Samsung's US website doesn't offer it in the Verizon or Unlocked Models. I saw only one new unlocked on ebay at $2000 USD. Unless you're in a contract with Verizon or you need mmWave you might consider switching to Tmobile. Samsung US has the 512GB variant with no trade-in for $1380 USD.
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Thank you. I actually found a 256 s21 ultra for 750. It wasn't an easy find but I found one at brand new too and so far I'm not regretting switching from an iPhone.