If you are shopping for a Samsung Galaxy S9 or a Galaxy S9 Plus you may have noticed there are several different model numbers. This can sound confusing and may lead some people to worry about buying an incompatible model, but the main difference between the different models deals with carrier compatibility. In this post, we’ll break this down and make sure you have the necessary information to buy the correct Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9 Plus for your wireless carrier.
- Which model Samsung Galaxy S9 should I buy?
- Which model Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus should I buy?
- Find your gently used Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9 Plus on Swappa
Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus model numbers
The base model number for the Galaxy S9 is the SM-G960 and the base model number for the Galaxy S9 Plus is the SM-G965. Samsung then offers several variants of the SM-G960 and the SM-G965.
- Samsung Galaxy S9: SM-G960U, SM-G960U1, SM-G960F, SM-G960N, SM-G9600, SM-G960FD, SM-G9600D/S, SM-G960W, SM-G960F/DS
- Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: SM-G965U, SM-G965U1, SM-G965F, SM-G9650, SM-G965N, SM-G965FD, SM-G965W
If you are buying a Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9 Plus to use in the United States, this list can immediately be cut down to two variants — the U and the U1 versions.
The “U” model is the carrier version and the “U1” model is the unlocked version. A carrier model is locked for use with one specific carrier, and an unlocked model can be used with different carriers.
Samsung Galaxy S9 network compatibility guide
The two Galaxy S9 models include the SM-G960U and the SM-G960U1. If you are planning to use your Galaxy S9 with one specific carrier, such as Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile you will need to get the SM-G960U. If you frequently switch carriers, chasing the best deals and lowest service prices, you will want to get the SM-G960U1.
You can find the Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile compatible versions of the Galaxy S9 using the following links, and otherwise, tap the widget below to browse for an Unlocked Galaxy S9.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus network compatibility guide
Similar to the Galaxy S9, the two models for the Galaxy S9 Plus are the “U” and the “U1” variants. The two Galaxy S9 Plus models include the SM-G965U (carrier version) and the SM-G965U1 (unlocked version).
If you are planning to use your Galaxy S9 Plus with Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile you can use the following links to find compatible models.
Or alternatively, if you are looking for an Unlocked Galaxy S9 Plus you can tap the widget below.
Find your gently used Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9 Plus on Swappa
Now that you know the correct model number based on your wireless carrier, or have decided to go the unlocked route — you can begin your search for a gently used Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9 Plus. You can tap either of the widgets below to find your newish smartphone. And, not only will you find a wide selection of gently used Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus smartphones in the Swappa marketplace, you will also be able to shop with confidence knowing you will be getting a great deal.
Additional network compatibility details for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus can be found using the following links:
- Samsung Galaxy S9 carrier network compatibility guide
- Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus carrier network compatibility guide
