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Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge Model Numbers (SM-G930* and SM-G935*) Differences

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The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have been officially available worldwide and this seems to be the year that Samsung will recover and gain the market share. However, many buyers are not aware that there are some different models of those phones.

Therefore, your phone might get worst or better battery life and performance than buyers in another country. This is because Samsung equips different chipsets for their phones. Depending on the market, your phone might have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or a Samsung Exynos 8890. Some benchmarks showed that the Snapdragon 820 is significantly more powerful in graphics processing while the Exynos 8890 is more efficient in terms of heat and battery consumption.

The model number of your Galaxy S7 can be found on the box or on the back of your phone. The SM-G930* models are for Galaxy S7 while SM-G935* models are for Galaxy S7 Edge. You might see a model number like SM-G930F, SM-G930K, SM-G930T, SM-G930A, SM-G935F, SM-G935A, SM-G935T, etc.

Read also: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G935F Review

Let’s see what variant you will get in your country, and which CPU is powering your device.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930

Country / Region Cell Phone Carrier Model Number Chipset
Canada BELL MOBILITY SM-G930W8 Exynos 8890
China ALL SM-G9300, SM-G9308 Snapdragon 820
Europe ALL SM-G930F Exynos 8890
Korea KT SM-G930K Exynos 8890
Korea LGT SM-G930L Exynos 8890
Korea SKT SM-G930S Exynos 8890
Southeast Asia ALL SM-G930FD Duos (Dual-SIM) Exynos 8890
US CRICKET SM-G930AZ Snapdragon 820
US AT&T SM-G930A Snapdragon 820
US METROPCS SM-G930T1 Snapdragon 820
US LTE RURAL VERIZON SM-G930R6 Snapdragon 820
US C SPIRE WIRELESS SM-G930R7 Snapdragon 820
US SPRINT SM-G930P Snapdragon 820
US T-MOBILE SM-G930T Snapdragon 820
US US CELLULAR SM-G930R4 Snapdragon 820
US VERIZON SM-G930V Snapdragon 820
US Straight Talk SM-G930VL Snapdragon 820
US UNLOCKED SM-G930U Snapdragon 820

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G935

Country / Region Cell Phone Provider Model Number Chipset
Canada BELL MOBILITY SM-G935W8 Exynos 8890
China ALL SM-G9350 Snapdragon 820
Europe ALL SM-G935F Exynos 8890
Korea KT SM-G935K Exynos 8890
Korea LGT SM-G935L Exynos 8890
Korea SKT SM-G935S Exynos 8890
Southeast Asia ALL SM-G935FD Duos (Dual-SIM) Exynos 8890
US CRICKET SM-G935AZ Snapdragon 820
US AT&T SM-G935A Snapdragon 820
US METROPCS SM-G935T1 Snapdragon 820
US LTE RURAL VERIZON SM-G935R6 Snapdragon 820
US C SPIRE WIRELESS SM-G935R7 Snapdragon 820
US SPRINT SM-G935P Snapdragon 820
US T-MOBILE SM-G935T Snapdragon 820
US US CELLULAR SM-G935R4 Snapdragon 820
US VERIZON SM-G935V Snapdragon 820
US Straight Talk SM-G935VL Snapdragon 820
US UNLOCKED SM-G935U Snapdragon 820

Read also: Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus Model Number (SM-G950* and SM-G955*) Differences

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  2. Gareth Cridland says

    Thank you for this important info. It all started with enquiry to supplier, S7 Edge picture (says for illustration purposes only) alongside S7 price! Misleading add, they know what they are doing. So you also need to be aware of the differing model numbers that refer to chipsets. One thing I was trying to steer away from is anything Chinese built, I have a lot of broken items now in my home many Made in China. Looks like roulette, phones made in S. Korea, Vietnam and China, ho hum, still looks good product though. The G9350 seem to command the higher price though that have Snapdragon chipset?

    • Lawan says

      For more information all the cellphone you buy are made in china whether Apple iPhone or Samsung blackberry because the biggest electronics factory that manufacturers all this gagget are here in china Shenzhen city Tianjin city and shanghai then Hong Kong after production they will send to their belongings industry for assembly and you can only identify cellphone only through their software and if you know the software of the cellphone and easy way you can talk with the company help center to identify for you but don’t say like all Chinese products are fake oh no this is ignorance to say that I’m not a Chinese man but I know what electronic are in china tell anybody apple phone blackberry Samsung all manufactured here in china before shipping to their company for assembly

      • Ken M says

        My daughter says her phone was made in china but it looks like glass to me

      • ayylmao says

        China is garbage. If you knew anything about the people who have to work with chinese companies and laborers in the place proper you would understand this. People don’t become “predjudiced for no reasons” they learn chinese, get sent over there, and then learn how horrible they behave to their fellow man on a daily basis.

  4. MNA says

    is there FM Radio in any version of Galaxy S7?
    i checked with one seller about the FM Radio (which runs without internet), they said there is FM Radio in S7 G9300.

    1. My first preference is FM Radio.
    2. Second: 4G LTE phone
    3. Third: FDD-LTE Band 3 (1800) + TDD-LTE Band 40 (2300) & Band 41 (2500)

    is there any phone which supports the above? i am ready to buy.

    Waiting for your reply,
    Thanks,
    MNA

    • BillA says

      Who cares about FM radio, nowadays you can stream pretty much ANY radio station from around the world in pure digital clarity, and never run out of the coverage area. Just get an unlimited data plan or use WiFi. ;)

      • O'Regan says

        Clearly this person does. Maybe don’t be a smarmy cunt about things when you’re replying to a three year old comment?

    • BillA says

      Yes both the international “F” version and the unlocked US “A/P/T/V/U” versions work fine too.

    • Girish says

      SM-G935FD is better for battery and processor efficiency. SM-G935FD is Samsung Exynos Octa Core while SM-G9350 is Snapdragon Quad Core.
      Also SM-G9350 does not support Samsung Pass app that stores all passwords.
      SM-G9350 model is specific cheap model for China and Hong Kong.
      Hence suggest to go with SM-G935FD

    • Eric P says

      Update fixed qualcomm over heating problem. The big epidemic with edge phones are dark spots near the edges of the screen which is a major concern.

      • Femi says

        And also the pink line on the screen and there is nothing you can do about it except expensive screen replacement

      • BillA says

        Replacement screen prices have dropped a lot lately, S7 is around $120usd, while S7Edge around $150usd.
        If you can’t afford it then get a “J” series ;)

  11. Fazal says

    Here in Dubai.

    SM-G930F
    And
    SM-G930X is Available.

    Which is best to buy.

    Please suggest, and difference between both…

    Thank you.

    • BillA says

      Both the international “F” version and the unlocked US “A/P/T/V/U” versions work fine too.
      Telstra has both international and US frequencies, so you should be good on both versions.

  14. Shane steer says

    Samsung s7 edge sm-g935fd (dual sim). Anyone had problems with ‘no sim’ when activated sim inserted in Australia. I tried Optus. Also no ‘mobile networks’ in settings anywhere. But specs say it is a GSM phone & Optus checked MMEI number & also said it should work.

  15. Talha says

    Hi i have 935fd south asian version..i bought it from pakistan. But i am in south korea now but its not working ..i mean sim is not working .. plz help

    • Llol says

      Same here, Whats up with the model SM-930X? It’s available in Dubai. Is it global? dual-sim?

      • Erik Zehan says

        930X – live DEMO unit without any carrier chip(GSM/3G/LTE) and locked ROM for working in DEMO mode only

    • BillA says

      As another user has said, it’s a DEMO model with the radio chips removed (actually never installed, and no your can’t solder it in!), so if you’re in possession of one of these, them most likely it was stolen from a shop model. LOL

  17. Alex says

    missing Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G9350 supposly a Hong Kong Version but either way I need Band info

    • pravesh kumar sunghuttee says

      HI i have a samsung S7 Edge SM-G9350…i want to know if its a fake one or real…am very confused…

  18. jsd says

    Hi
    Can someone tell if I’ll buy a s7 edge in Italy it’ll works also with indian simcards

    • BillA says

      Yes both the international “F” and the unlocked US A/P/T/V/U versions should work just fine.

  19. Veronica says

    Are there 1 separate S7 Phones? On just S7 SMG930 & then S7 4G LTE? Or are all S7s 4G LTE? Thanks!

  20. Carole says

    Hi,
    I went to the Samsung website to get updates on software for my galaxy S7 Edge phone .

    I had to type in the model# which is SM-G935A . But they listed 3 versions of that # ………………
    SM-G935AZDAATT , SM-G935AKAATT , and SM-G935AZSAATT

    How do I find out which applies to my phone ? AT&T is my provider. I can’ t find any listing of these extended model #’s in the “About” section of my phone.

    Thanks

    • Tuan Do says

      I guess you can choose any of those versions, those extra characters refer to different colors of the same model SM-G935A.

  22. João says

    I’ve bought an unlocked s7 edge from Samsung.com, the model is sm-935U. It will work in Brazil with all features? Including 4g connection?

    • Luiz Neto says

      Same case as mine.
      This model is working well in Brazil, even with 4G/LTE connection, but I’ve been trying to change the language because it doesn’t come with Portuguese (Brazil) option.
      As I’ve read in many foruns and websites, this SM-935U is sold only in USA and comes with Snapdragon chip.
      The other model, SM-935F comes with the Exynos chip and Portuguese (Brazil) language.
      So, I’m a little bit afraid to bricket my phone trying to root it with 935F.
      Is there someone who had tried before or had sucess changing the language ?

      • Jeka says

        You don’t need to root in order to install another interface language, like Portuguese. Just install in your PC adb software and change permissions in your phone (via USB cable). After that you install MoreLocale 2 (or similar) app from Google Play and select your language from there. Your Knox will not be tripped.

      • BillA says

        Update the software to the latest android 8.0 which will allow to change the language much better now.

      • rodrigo says

        Luiz, I bought a model SM-935u, but you sure it work 4g on brasil using VIVO claro or TIM?

  24. Patrick says

    Can I replace my SM-G9350 LCD screen with an SM-G935FD? Bought this phone from Hong Kong and currently using it In SE Asia. The Samsung service center won’t fix it for me and they claim it was because the two phones have different chipsets.

  25. Arnaud says

    for who has trouble with network must lookfor the network service manualy. Set it to manual and select the network. Thanks!

  26. VETERAN says

    Some of the phones like the 935F have 32GB internal storage, I want to buy a 64GB version and a shop said they can provide a 935S, 935K and 935L. All three are Korean versions, they got snap 820 and seemingly 64GB internal storage so what is the difference then?

  27. Marc says

    I have a Samsung SM G-935S (South Korea) and used it the first time with a Eruopean SIM Card from T-Mobile!
    The Phone works fine, Mobile Date, LTE e.g.
    The problem I am facing is, I cant turn on the “Data Roaming” option under Network Settings in the menu!
    This feature is grey, and the switch cant be activated or deactivated.

    Now I think this might be as a reason of the Region SIM Lock (as the phone was used with a non Korean SIM)
    However I did not need a SIM Unlock code, but cant turn on Mobile Data Roaming!

    Samsung Europe has no answers for me, can any one help and let me know a solution, also one I pay for?

    • Joseph says

      I have the same problem Marc and I’m from Scotland.
      Bought one recently .I’m with the 3 network. Trying to find answers.

  28. ravish says

    Looking for the supporting Frequency / Band wise comparison , so that it can be easily identify which one can use in other countries ,

  29. rooter says

    Can I interchange the ROM in Snapdragon Variant? If my mobile is SM-930P (Sprint) unlocked then can I install At&T / T-mobile/ Any other snapdragon variant rom into it?

  30. ney molina says

    I buyed the unlocked international version SM-G9350 Dual SIM … this device will work in Ecuador?? please answer me

  31. Mr.Riaz says

    dear Admin….! I Have Recently Bought My & edge Smg935fd There IS no Writing On The Back Of the Moble i-e( DUOS or manufacturur name model etc) ,,o Pls Let Me Know Is There Any Problem In My Mobile?

    • BillA says

      Pretty much any carrier, I’m using one right now and have tried it on all carriers.

  34. REHMAN says

    Basically I m seaman traveling worldwide my home in Asia regain I want dual sim s7 edge witch model is best 4me 4 world wide network 4g lite

  35. Anthony Thomas says

    I just got a Samsung S7 SM-G930R7 for Christmas…………I currently live in Grenada and need to unlock it. Carrier its lock to is C Spire Wireless in the USA……. Can anybody assist me with a unlocking service pleasee. Thank you

  36. SKBACHOTI says

    All this makes me convinced, one should buy a version specifically made & sold for the region the phone is going to be used in. That should save lots of pesky issues. Temptation for another region’s model for any reason like fancy for chipset, Radio, cost etc. is fine but it can lead to headaches. I believe when a company makes a model version for a particular region, it optimizes the device characterestics to suit that region.

  37. Williams Henry says

    Am leaving in Dubai but am from Nigeria and I will going and coming back which one is suitable for Middle East and Africa For the S7 edge

  39. mark says

    my s7 edge SM-g935L cannot register a sim card it will sa no roaming networks found (6)
    what should i do?
    thank for the answer..