Shopping for a gently used Galaxy S10 is a great way to save money. But while you can save quite a bit of money when you shop used — there is an extra step you need to take, which is making sure you buy the correct model for your carrier. This may seem overwhelming, and may even lead some people back to buying a brand new model directly from their wireless provider. You don’t have to worry though, just keep reading and we’ll make sure you have the information needed to get the compatible Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, or Galaxy S10e for your US-based wireless provider.
- Which model Samsung Galaxy S10 should I buy?
- Which model Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus should I buy?
- Which model Samsung Galaxy S10e should I buy?
- Find your gently used Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, or S10e on Swappa
Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, and Galaxy S10e model numbers
The Samsung Galaxy S10 family includes three models, the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, and Galaxy S10e. The base model number for the Galaxy S10 is SM-G973, the base model number for the Galaxy S10 Plus is SM-G975, and the base model number for the Galaxy S10e is SM-G970. Samsung then offers different variants for each of these three models.
- Samsung Galaxy S10: SM-G973U, SM-G973U1, SM-G973W, SM-G973F, SM-G973F/DS, SM-G9730
- Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus: SM-G975U, SM-G975U1, SM-G975W, SM-G975F, SM-G975F/DS, SM-G9750
- Samsung Galaxy S10e: SM-G970U, SM-G970U1, SM-G970F, SM-G970F/DS, SM-G970W
If you are buying a Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, or Galaxy S10e to use in the United States, this list can immediately be cut down to two variants — the U and the U1 versions.
The key difference between the “U” and the “U1” variants is whether they are carrier locked or factory unlocked for use with more than one carrier. The “U” variant is the carrier model, and the “U1” variant is the unlocked model.
Samsung Galaxy S10 network compatibility guide
The Galaxy S10 models include the SM-G973U (carrier model) and the SM-G973U1 (unlocked model). If you are shopping for a Samsung Galaxy S10 with plans to use it on a single carrier, such as Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile, you should be looking for the SM-G973U. If you enjoy the freedom to switch between wireless carriers, you should look for the unlocked version, which is the SM-G973U1.
The Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile compatible versions of the Galaxy S10 can be found using the following links.
Otherwise, tap the widget below to see the current availability for the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus network compatibility guide
If you are looking for a Galaxy S10 Plus to use with a US-based wireless carrier you will need to get the SM-G975U or the SM-G975U1. Similar to the Galaxy S10, the “U” variant is the carrier model, and the “U1” is the factory unlocked model. You can begin your search for a Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile compatible Galaxy S10 Plus using the links below or skip to the widget to begin your search for a factory unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus.
Samsung Galaxy S10e network compatibility guide
As we outlined with the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus, the two variants of the Galaxy S10e you should be looking at are the “U” and the “U1.” In regards to the Samsung Galaxy S10e, the two model numbers you should be looking at for use with a US-based carrier are the SM-G970U carrier version) or the SM-G970U1 (unlocked version). You can find the Galaxy S10e SM-G970U for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile using the following links.
The current availability for the SM-G970U1 (factory unlocked) Samsung Galaxy S10e can be found by tapping the widget below.
Find your gently used Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, or S10e on Swappa
The Galaxy S10 family includes a few different models, at a few different sizes and price points. The Galaxy S10 is the “base” or main model in the lineup with the S10 Plus offering the larger size, and the S10e coming in with the lower price. You can begin your search by tapping any of the three widgets below. And, you can also rest assured in knowing that whichever model you choose — you will find a wide variety of models to choose from, and all at low prices (much lower as compared to buying new and paying retail prices).
Additional network compatibility details for the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, and Galaxy S10e can be found using the following links:
