What's the difference between the S9+ Dual (Duos) vs S9+ ? - Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers

Well title says it all.. Duos model is almost 100 euros cheaper so are there any differences with S9+?
Are they only rom related or do they have differences in h/w as well? And why is it cheaper anyway?
Thanks in advance for your replies

orbitech said:
Well title says it all.. Duos model is almost 100 euros cheaper so are there any differences with S9+?
Are they only rom related or do they have differences in h/w as well? And why is it cheaper anyway?
Thanks in advance for your replies
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One is dual sim, while the second isnt. Simple as that.

I believe duos is EX, and the non could potentially be SD.

I think it is:
1 sim = S9+
2 sims = S9+ Duos (also known as Hybrid but has Duos on the back of the device).
I might be wrong. I normally am according to the better half!

trickie69r said:
I think it is:
1 sim = S9+
2 sims = S9+ Duos (also known as Hybrid but has Duos on the back of the device).
I might be wrong. I normally am according to the better half!
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i am also wondering with this duo version though mine is duos, i thought the hybrid sim is standard since years ago for flagship phones but seems with these 2 variant it isn't. i thought at first with this duos variant have 3 slots: 2 sim 1 mSD but seems its just another hybrid one *sigh*

The duos as long as it's the exynos version with the same product code (G965FD) will run any official G965F firmwarw fine. I got one from Hong Kong and flashed the UK three firmware and now I get volte and WiFi calling. It was over £200 cheaper than Samsung UK!!!

mikey_sk said:
The duos as long as it's the exynos version with the same product code (G965FD) will run any official G965F firmwarw fine. I got one from Hong Kong and flashed the UK three firmware and now I get volte and WiFi calling. It was over £200 cheaper than Samsung UK!!!
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Thanks this is what I was looking for to hear. Not having the same firmware model as the world one would be a no go since f/w updates would be different.

mikey_sk said:
The duos as long as it's the exynos version with the same product code (G965FD) will run any official G965F firmwarw fine. I got one from Hong Kong and flashed the UK three firmware and now I get volte and WiFi calling. It was over £200 cheaper than Samsung UK!!!
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Who did you buy from exactly?

orbitech said:
Well title says it all.. Duos model is almost 100 euros cheaper so are there any differences with S9+?
Are they only rom related or do they have differences in h/w as well? And why is it cheaper anyway?
Thanks in advance for your replies
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S9/S9+ Duos is a Hybrid Dual SIM device based on Samsung Exynos 9810 platform.
S9/S9+ Regular (non-Duos) is a Single SIM + SD Slot device based on either Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 OR Samsung Exynos 9810 platform; it depends upon the model number.
I could find all model numbers here with a quick google search; I am not sure if this information is absolutely correct though.
Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus Model Number

I got duos.
Soo you want tell me, S9plus without 'duos' don't have hybrid dual sim?

ermacwins said:
Who did you buy from exactly?
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From hong Kong when I was there
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Psimel14 said:
I got duos.
Soo you want tell me, S9plus without 'duos' don't have hybrid dual sim?
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the duos has 2 imei numbers. I've heard speak that the non duos may well support dual sim but I am unsure. Someone can check and get back to us?
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ermacwins said:
Who did you buy from exactly?
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Also this site sells the 128gb version with free delivery. I've ordered from them before and they reliable albeit the tracking is never totally correct. Buy using PayPal for added security.
https://www.eglobalcentraluk.com/?g...UuKVuNu7MlRNuuUdwqNpLd-Wr8RoC9nwQAvD_BwE#/pro

Psimel14 said:
I got duos.
Soo you want tell me, S9plus without 'duos' don't have hybrid dual sim?
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The 2nd slot (hybrid one) accepts only SD cards on non-duos models.
Samsung might not be using "Duos" branding in all market where it sells Dual SIM variants.
For eg. European dual SIM variants are branded Duos but Indian dual SIM variants are simply called "Samsung Galaxy S9 Dual SIM".
Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk

For anyone who are interested the Hong Kong version is dual SIM only with Qualcomm CPU and the sim2 slot can be used as SD card slot
http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/smartphones/galaxy-s9/spec/
The model name and number are different and I have been using the S9+ 128gb version SM-G9650/DS

Hong Kong version is hybrid dual SIM with SD 845.
Other versions sold here are parallel imports.

bethedealer said:
Hong Kong version is hybrid dual SIM with SD 845.
Other versions sold here are parallel imports.
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So use 2 sims or 1 sim and microsd card?

ermacwins said:
So use 2 sims or 1 sim and microsd card?
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1st Sim slot - Sim
2nd Sim slot - Sim or SD card

bethedealer said:
1st Sim slot - Sim
2nd Sim slot - Sim or SD card
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thank you for this info. I have been reading here
someone saying that "one has single sim has two sims. it is simple as that"
No it is not so simple.
He failed to provide this useful info YOU gave and which makes it a dealbreaker. Because i want to buy a dual sim which also has an sd card slot available
(non hybrid).
This changes all. I have put for sale my single sim s8 plus in order to buy a dual sim s9plus.
Now i will keep my s8plus and continuew using my good old s3 for my work phone.

madnav said:
S9/S9+ Duos is a Hybrid Dual SIM device based on Samsung Exynos 9810 platform.
S9/S9+ Regular (non-Duos) is a Single SIM + SD Slot device based on either Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 OR Samsung Exynos 9810 platform; it depends upon the model number.
I could find all model numbers here with a quick google search; I am not sure if this information is absolutely correct though.
Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus Model Number
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Sorry to be that guy, but this is wrong.
I have a Duos s9+ running on a Snapdragon 845. (G9650/Argentina so Chinese Snapdragon, OEM Unlock and Root capable. YAY) It is, as you said, a hybrid tray, so will accept either two sims, or one sim and an SD card.
It has absolutely nothing to do with the processor.

for HK version , I think it has one difference, one's slot can support SD cards.

Related

SHV-e160l uses micro sim?

I'm currently in Korea and just bought the LTE Note which uses micro sim.
Do you also have micro sim slot in your Note or it's just me? I haven't seen any note uses micro sim.
I've heard a few guys here use this note (the one was bought in Korea) oversea. Are those factory unlocked?
Thanks
Nope my SGH-I717D utilizes a full sized SIM
edit: May have misunderstood the question, sorry.
smurcoch said:
Nope my SGH-I717D utilizes a full sized SIM
edit: May have misunderstood the question, sorry.
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It makes sense.
It's kind of weird that the phone of this size uses micro sim ......
I have a few confirmation about this phone can be used oversea Feel much better now
Sim Card
Lee....How did you get your Note to work over in Korea ? I bought the LG U+ version online here in the states and I am going to Korea for vacation. I want to know where can I get a SIM card from to be able to use it once I get over there. Can you help me ?

LG V10 - Dual sim versions?

How many dual sim versions of the V10 are there? H921N, H962?
All the dual sim versions have 2 sim slots and a 3rd slot for a SD card correct?
Also does the V10 dual sim version have a IR blaster built in?
I googled for information and photos but all I could find was info on the USA single sim model.
H921N owner here, yes, it has the two sim slots and the sd card one. And yes, mine has an IR blaster.
H962: 2 sim and 1 sd card slots, check. Ir blaster, check
Thank you for the replies. Anyone know which one of the dual sim model works in Colombia SA?
Here you can check it for Colombia:
https://www.frequencycheck.com/coun...]=Lg+v10&q[device_brand_id_eq]=&commit=Search
LGH960A
tempurastyle said:
Here you can check it for Colombia:
https://www.frequencycheck.com/coun...]=Lg+v10&q[device_brand_id_eq]=&commit=Search
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The problem with Colombia is that some phones are just not approved to be put on there networks even if it supports the frequency range. My brother purchased a dual sim phone that had the supported hardware to run on the frequencies in Colombia but when he went to activate he was told that particular make and model could not be used in Colombia.
I know the V10 is sold in Colombia on Exito.com webite and it is the LGH960A model but I can not find any information on if it has dual sims or not.

S9+ Duos and Exynos - Dual Sim Dual VoLTE?

Is Galaxy S9+ Duos with Exynos SoC Dual Sim Dual VoLTE or 2nd Sim Card is 2G/3G only?
So, you will want to use two different SIMs and speak use VoLTE for both?
I think it's possible. I have never thought of it this way, but it should work (although I do not have any evidence to back it up)
Looks like SIM2 won't do LTE at all according to phonemore http://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-sm-g965fds/specs/3886
2G network SIM2: GSM 850/900/1800/1900
3G network SIM2: Not supported
4G network SIM2: Not supported
Data network SIM2: GPRS, EDGE
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Sorry, but Phonemore specs are completely unbelievable. It's simply bullsh...
Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8+ Duos and Note 8 Duos (all with Exynos) have 2nd SIM 2G/3G capable. Why could S9+ have only 2G network on 2nd SIM, if older models have 2G/3G?
Galaxy S9+ Duos with Snapdragon SoC supports 4G and VoLTE on both simcards simultaneously. Is it the same with Exynos version?
jano7878 said:
Sorry, but Phonemore specs are completely unbelievable. It's simply bullsh...
Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8+ Duos and Note 8 Duos (all with Exynos) have 2nd SIM 2G/3G capable. Why could S9+ have only 2G network on 2nd SIM, if older models have 2G/3G?
Galaxy S9+ Duos with Snapdragon SoC supports 4G and VoLTE on both simcards simultaneously. Is it the same with Exynos version?
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Unfortunately non of this devices you mention supports 3G. You have to switch in settings in order to have suport 3G,4G for sim 2 and vice versa.
S8 Exynos (G950FD) supported VOLTE on both SIM but not simultaneously; the other SIM would no longer remain in VOLTE network mode if you selected that mode for one SIM.
It's a shame that below $100 xiaomi phones now support VOLTE simultaneously on both SIM but Samsung doesn't. I hope S9 series does.
madnav said:
S8 Exynos (G950FD) supported VOLTE on both SIM but not simultaneously; the other SIM would no longer remain in VOLTE network mode if you selected that mode for one SIM.
It's a shame that below $100 xiaomi phones now support VOLTE simultaneously on both SIM but Samsung doesn't. I hope S9 series does.
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If you find out that it does will you let me know please. Currently sitting on the Mate 10 Pro which does Dual VOLTE and Dual SIM 4G, if the S9 can do this too then I'll definitely upgrade!
Crombi said:
If you find out that it does will you let me know please. Currently sitting on the Mate 10 Pro which does Dual VOLTE and Dual SIM 4G, if the S9 can do this too then I'll definitely upgrade!
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Well, my pre-order is expected to be delivered by 17th March; I can test and let you know by then.
Will voLTE be enabled by default on unlocked phones? Or will I have to buy an operator modified ROM to have the option to use the VoLTE or Wifi calling services?
Thanks
Its Hybrid Dual-Standby config so unfortunately only 1 sim can be primary at 4G/VoLTE and other can be only 3G/2G at that time.
Yea, I've just got my S9+ Exynos and I can confirm: when 1st SIM card is connected to LTE/VoLTE service, the second SIM card is connected to 3G network
No Dual Sim Dual VoLTE.
Shame on you, Samsung. Half year old Huawei Mate 10 Pro is better choice.
jano7878 said:
Yea, I've just got my S9+ Exynos and I can confirm: when 1st SIM card is connected to LTE/VoLTE service, the second SIM card is connected to 3G network
No Dual Sim Dual VoLTE.
Shame on you, Samsung. Half year old Huawei Mate 10 Pro is better choice.
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:good: Confirmed in Exynos : Only 1 SIM at a time for VOLTE while the other on 2G/3G . You can use either one of the Slots for VoLTE
jano7878 said:
Yea, I've just got my S9+ Exynos and I can confirm: when 1st SIM card is connected to LTE/VoLTE service, the second SIM card is connected to 3G network
No Dual Sim Dual VoLTE.
Shame on you, Samsung. Half year old Huawei Mate 10 Pro is better choice.
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Now we need to wait and see if the Snapdragon version can do it.
Another question, if you disable LTE on SIM 1, can SIM 2 then connect to LTE. Or do you have to swap the SIM cards over?
Crombi said:
Now we need to wait and see if the Snapdragon version can do it.
Another question, if you disable LTE on SIM 1, can SIM 2 then connect to LTE. Or do you have to swap the SIM cards over?
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US Snapdragon variant is a single SIM model
madnav said:
US Snapdragon variant is a single SIM model
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I thought there was going to be a Dual SIM Snapdragon too?
Just easy though - *#*#4636#*#* For switching your SIM on data to preferred band @esvlc @madnav @overgonas @jano7878 @Fenny @RossTeagan
v-b-n said:
1 sim can be primary at 4G/VoLTE and other can be only 3G/2G at that time.
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I second that.
I just received my S9+ (via renewal of my mobile contract) and received a dual sim one (check by inserting two sim cards, it does ask for both pins and let's me choose the sim card to use for calling), although it was never advertised as such.
However, it only shows LTE for the first one.
Considering that the dual-sim version is marketed as specific "Duos" devices, those might differ - but I wouldn't bet on it.
FrozenLord said:
I second that.
I just received my S9+ (via renewal of my mobile contract) and received a dual sim one (check by inserting two sim cards, it does ask for both pins and let's me choose the sim card to use for calling), although it was never advertised as such.
However, it only shows LTE for the first one.
Considering that the dual-sim version is marketed as specific "Duos" devices, those might differ - but I wouldn't bet on it.
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Can you chose which SIM accesses the LTE or is it only the Sim in slot 1 that can?
Crombi said:
Another question, if you disable LTE on SIM 1, can SIM 2 then connect to LTE. Or do you have to swap the SIM cards over?
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S8 already can do this. Don't think it's exception on s9
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Crombi said:
I thought there was going to be a Dual SIM Snapdragon too?
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China and Hong Kong S9 will be dual SIM SD variant.
kartrikpal said:
Just easy though - *#*#4636#*#* For switching your SIM on data to preferred band @esvlc @madnav @overgonas @jano7878 @Fenny @RossTeagan
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You can do that within settings itself.
Problem is not with switching Band of Data SIM; but having both SIM work at LTE simultaneously.

Mi10 Pro Global Version no dual sim version?

When you check the specs on https://mobile.mi.com/de/mi-10-pro/#specs you can see, it is a single sim version. Is there a dual sim version?
Linuxkek said:
When you check the specs on https://mobile.mi.com/de/mi-10-pro/#specs you can see, it is a single sim version. Is there a dual sim version?
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it is a dual sim phone: https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/xiao...-128gb-chn.html?search_query=Mi+10&results=89
look where it sims sim tray.
Mi 10 Pro in Germany is Single SIM
Currently the Xiaomi online shop as well as Saturn and Media Markt are offering onyl a Single SIM Version of the MI 10 Pro
I'm 100% out of it. It's a shame that Xiaomi did it, what's the point? Juicy surcharge and now only single sim .. Megafail.
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big step backwards at Xiaomi will definitely change the brand. I need Dual Sim now.
tsongming said:
it is a dual sim phone: https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/xiao...-128gb-chn.html?search_query=Mi+10&results=89
look where it sims sim tray.
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Mi10 in this video is probably a China version.
I can confirm it will be only single sim, even in Kong Kong they sell only single nano sim.
tsongming said:
it is a dual sim phone: https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/xiao...-128gb-chn.html?search_query=Mi+10&results=89
look where it sims sim tray.
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They sell the China-Version and I talk about Global Version of the Mi10 with B20.
Linuxkek said:
I can confirm it will be only single sim, even in Kong Kong they sell only single nano sim.
They sell the China-Version and I talk about Global Version of the Mi10 with B20.
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Giztop list the global non-pro version as dual sim. The global pro is different??
invisiblewave said:
Giztop list the global non-pro version as dual sim. The global pro is different??
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Non Pro and Pro, both single nano sim.
Linuxkek said:
Non Pro and Pro, both single nano sim.
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well i can tell u next week as i get rhe global version mi10 there
-fluffy- said:
well i can tell u next week as i get rhe global version mi10 there
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I call Xiaomi, there is no dualsim on any global version.
Linuxkek said:
I call Xiaomi, there is no dualsim on any global version.
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Cheers, that makes my new phone decision easier. It won't be a Xiaomi this time. ?
You can check some unboxing on youtube from Hong Kong. All Global version got EU charger.
It's been possible in the past to convert some single-SIM models to support dual-SIM (the P20 Pro L09 could be flashed to a L29 to support 2 Sims) - considering that this phone also does exist as a dual SIM variant in China, maybe it'll be possible to do something similar to enable dual SIM support?
It'd be interesting to see if the two modems required in this phone once we see a teardown of the global version. (would that even be visible? Idk)
Linuxkek said:
You can check some unboxing on youtube from Hong Kong. All Global version got EU charger.
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I can say that global has 1 sim an EU charger
Hi I live in the Netherlands and the pro version is listed as dual SIM in the title off the product.
I pre ordered this phone but if it turns out it's single sim I will return the phone.
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johanveld said:
Hi I live in the Netherlands and the pro version is listed as dual SIM in the title off the product.
I pre ordered this phone but if it turns out it's single sim I will return the phone.
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only cn phones have dual sim
my mi 10 global has only 1 sim but but it have space so we can put in a dual simcard holder
i will try later because i also have the cn version
-fluffy- said:
only cn phones have dual sim
my mi 10 global has only 1 sim but but it have space so we can put in a dual simcard holder
i will try later because i also have the cn version
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Watch out, maybe u damage ur phone...
-fluffy- said:
only cn phones have dual sim
my mi 10 global has only 1 sim but but it have space so we can put in a dual simcard holder
i will try later because i also have the cn version
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It would be great if you try it! :highfive:
Thanks!
I got the Global Mi 10 from GIZTOP and its only a single nano slotholder free, however the second slot is filled. Maybe "fluffy" can help.
-fluffy- said:
only cn phones have dual sim
my mi 10 global has only 1 sim but but it have space so we can put in a dual simcard holder
i will try later because i also have the cn version
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Verry interested in the results..
This is disappointing Xiaomi. I will have to cancel my order. Thinking of waiting for the OnePlus 8 pro or just getting the oppo x2.

991U1 dual sim?

I have the sm-G991Gu1 that I ordered from samsung in the US. Currently using it with a tmo aim card.
I've read that all s21 models are dual sim. Is this true? Can I put in another sim card from my European carrier and use it when traveling etc? (not esim).
f10a said:
I have the sm-G991Gu1 that I ordered from samsung in the US. Currently using it with a tmo aim card.
I've read that all s21 models are dual sim. Is this true? Can I put in another sim card from my European carrier and use it when traveling etc? (not esim).
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Hi
I think your model 1 sim only , you can double check under settings / about phone if you have 1 or two Imei, also your sim try has one or two slots?

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