After some frustrated googling I feel like I'm coming up with bupkiss. Can anyone help me understand the differences between the xq-be72, xq-be62, and xq-be52?
Are they for different countries/regions?
Any hardware differences?
Would one work better in the US?
Cheers
Strictly region differences. The USA model works best for the USA though since the respective models get the best bands for their native regions. USA is finicky as you know and uses specialty bands. I have an HK model, the 72, but live in Canada. It's definitely not the ideal model but I didn't care as I got it at killer price.
This is highly not recommended to run in rhe USA tho
Which model is for the US, 62?
ragu24 said:
Strictly region differences. The USA model works best for the USA though since the respective models get the best bands for their native regions. USA is finicky as you know and uses specialty bands. I have an HK model, the 72, but live in Canada. It's definitely not the ideal model but I didn't care as I got it at killer price.
This is highly not recommended to run in rhe USA tho
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Yes, 62
samstheman42 said:
Which model is for the US, 62?
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Can confirm it is, as per xpericheck
Xperia PRO-I (XQ-BE62)
The latest software and firmware versions for the Xperia PRO-I (XQ-BE62) XperiCheck.com checks the Sony servers every 5 minutes to always display the latest information.
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Hi All
Next week i am gonna be in Vancuver Canada.
I saw in Bell store , they sell the galaxy S6 Edge with contract but you can buy it without contract in regular price.
my question is if i buy the phone there its sim free and can i use it in other country?
and the second question is what is the version there? i need the international version (SM-G925F) i think because i am from europe
and if not where can i buy there the international version?
Thankk you all
ronran said:
Hi All
Next week i am gonna be in Vancuver Canada.
I saw in Bell store , they sell the galaxy S6 Edge with contract but you can buy it without contract in regular price.
my question is if i buy the phone there its sim free and can i use it in other country?
and the second question is what is the version there? i need the international version (SM-G925F) i think because i am from europe
and if not where can i buy there the international version?
Thankk you all
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You should be able to purchase it and use it in another country. However, the Canadian variant is a special variant based on the T-Mobile version. The Canadian version may not support all LTE bands with your carrier so you may want to research that. Also, I'm assuming there is the Regional SIM-Lock built in for first activation. After that you'd have to get an unlock code from any online vendor (around $15) and enter it.
Canadian Model : SM-G925W8
T-Mobile: SM-G925T
If you're from EU, you're probably better off buying the 925F factory unlocked from there itself if it supports the bands. The kernels for 925F and 925T/W8 are not interchangeable so you'd be waiting for TMO/W8 development if you're into flashing custom roms/kernels.
evonc said:
You should be able to purchase it and use it in another country. However, the Canadian variant is a special variant based on the T-Mobile version. The Canadian version may not support all LTE bands with your carrier so you may want to research that. Also, I'm assuming there is the Regional SIM-Lock built in for first activation. After that you'd have to get an unlock code from any online vendor (around $15) and enter it.
Canadian Model : SM-G925W8
T-Mobile: SM-G925T
If you're from EU, you're probably better off buying the 925F factory unlocked from there itself if it supports the bands. The kernels for 925F and 925T/W8 are not interchangeable so you'd be waiting for TMO/W8 development if you're into flashing custom roms/kernels.
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is there any place there that i can buy the international model?
ronran said:
is there any place there that i can buy the international model?
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At a store in Canada, most likely not. You'd have to look at online stores (Amazon, E-bay, Expansys). NCIX Canada is selling unlocked S6(E) but it doesn't state what model it is, and it is marked up severely. Considering you're already in EU, it's probably easier for you to import one from a neighbouring country that is selling them or buy one at a store nearby.
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The Canadian version may not support all LTE bands with your carrier so you may want to research that.
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W8 version supports all worldwide LTE bands except for a few bands in some asian markets. I took my Rogers W8 Edge to Morocco, spain, portugal, poland and germany just a few weeks ago and had LTE in all those countries
evonc said:
You should be able to purchase it and use it in another country. However, the Canadian variant is a special variant based on the T-Mobile version. The Canadian version may not support all LTE bands with your carrier so you may want to research that. Also, I'm assuming there is the Regional SIM-Lock built in for first activation. After that you'd have to get an unlock code from any online vendor (around $15) and enter it.
Canadian Model : SM-G925W8
T-Mobile: SM-G925T
If you're from EU, you're probably better off buying the 925F factory unlocked from there itself if it supports the bands. The kernels for 925F and 925T/W8 are not interchangeable so you'd be waiting for TMO/W8 development if you're into flashing custom roms/kernels.
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At a store in Canada, most likely not. You'd have to look at online stores (Amazon, E-bay, Expansys). NCIX Canada is selling unlocked S6(E) but it doesn't state what model it is, and it is marked up severely. Considering you're already in EU, it's probably easier for you to import one from a neighbouring country that is selling them or buy one at a store nearby.
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and if i will buy the canadian version. do you know if i will can transfer it to hebrew? with morelocal?
Hi there, just want to get this, I'm from USA. I saw this on sites like: Sunsky (great price I guess), Gearbest (so expensive), Geekbuying (expensive I think)...
Any of these are safe? Recommended or not? What do you think and how about taxes? Any other option to consider?
For the US, goods valued under 800 are not subjected to import tax, whereas it's different in Europe. An invoice with a $ worth is normally attached to the outside of packages. US Customs will investigate items that clearly exceed their shown value (ex. $200 for $3000 jewelry).
But I would hold off on importing. The variant that's available is missing the major LTE bands for US carriers.
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/internet-purchases
if the device is coming to Mexico and Colombia, then it should have band 2 and 4.
munchy_cool said:
if the device is coming to Mexico and Colombia, then it should have band 2 and 4.
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Hopefully Xiaomi will offer additional variants in September. Let's wait and see.
Ace42 said:
Hopefully Xiaomi will offer additional variants in September. Let's wait and see.
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yeps, just got listed on fleebay for 360 from a US seller.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Xiaomi-Poc...48:m:mAoS4nxHT3P-mZRVeS9JObQ&var=492782761956
No idea why everybody is talking about that it is locked? The Pocophone was inteded for the european and indian market and that is why these bands are unlocked out of the box. There is no US version or something so that is why probably these bands are locked. If you want a US version I would wait for Xiaomi to bring out the official one
I see that B&H Photo sells XQ-BC62 model in US as "Sony XPERIA 1 III Dual-SIM 256GB 5G Smartphone (Unlocked)", i.e. the dual-SIM capability is explicitly claimed.
Meanwhile other US web sites (e.g. BestBuy) also sell XQ-BC62 model in US without mentioning the dual-SIM capability.
So, is XQ-BC62 sold in the US a dual-SIM phone or not?
I understand that Sony devices whose designation begins with X are supposed to be dual-SIM, at least hardware-wise. But there could be software differences, right? Or not?
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A more specific question that interests me is about future AT&T compatibility. The AT&T's compatibility list clams support for XQ-BC62. So, does it mean that the dual-SIM phone from B&H is going to be supported? Or is there a chance that it will stop working on AT&T network after February 2022, despite being on the list?
Uh... Sorry. My mistake. BestBuy page also says it is dual-SIM. Missed it.
Everything's clear now.
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So, is XQ-BC62 sold in the US a dual-SIM phone or not?
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As shown on GSM Arena, all model numbers of the Xperia 1 iii are hybrids. That means they have one regular sim slot and one sim/sd card slot even though only one of the two sim cards can use 5G at one time.
I did have the same experience when ordering my Xperia 10 III. On the website I ordered from. It said it would only have one sim slot. But I did some research and found out it was a hybrid, which I did confirm on delivery.
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Uh... Sorry. My mistake. BestBuy page also says it is dual-SIM. Missed it.
Everything's clear now.
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Oops, I did not see your reply, lol. But hope my answer did still help you in any way.
bc62 is dual sim
TheKorbenDallas said:
I see that B&H Photo sells XQ-BC62 model in US as "Sony XPERIA 1 III Dual-SIM 256GB 5G Smartphone (Unlocked)", i.e. the dual-SIM capability is explicitly claimed.
Meanwhile other US web sites (e.g. BestBuy) also sell XQ-BC62 model in US without mentioning the dual-SIM capability.
So, is XQ-BC62 sold in the US a dual-SIM phone or not?
I understand that Sony devices whose designation begins with X are supposed to be dual-SIM, at least hardware-wise. But there could be software differences, right? Or not?
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A more specific question that interests me is about future AT&T compatibility. The AT&T's compatibility list clams support for XQ-BC62. So, does it mean that the dual-SIM phone from B&H is going to be supported? Or is there a chance that it will stop working on AT&T network after February 2022, despite being on the list?
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Don't count on Telco support improving. All Sony needs to do is update the firmware but that hasn't happened. Only upstream security patches and critical bug fixes (boot loops, firmware self-destruct, and dangerous overheating) have been released. I haven't seen any badly needed performance or usability fixes.
"I haven't seen any badly needed performance or usability fixes."
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Don't count on Telco support improving. All Sony needs to do is update the firmware but that hasn't happened. Only upstream security patches and critical bug fixes (boot loops, firmware self-destruct, and dangerous overheating) have been released. I haven't seen any badly needed performance or usability fixes.
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Would you be kind enough to elaborate? I own this phone, and though I choose to run Nova Prime, I have no usability or performance issues at all!
jaseman said:
"I haven't seen any badly needed performance or usability fixes."
Would you be kind enough to elaborate? I own this phone, and though I choose to run Nova Prime, I have no usability or performance issues at all!
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I put a post at https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/xperia-1-iii-and-xperia-pro-i-fatal-flaws.4374813/post-86157973
Many countries are releasing phones with dual sim, but there are some countries like Japan that does not provide dual sim, Many phones in Japan does not support dual sim.
What are the differences between Sony Japanese and international phones? Are there any hardware changes apart from the software changes.Why are the Japanese ones so cheap?
There are differents i think and cheap ? Because Sony is made in Japan.
But if you take two of the same type, you can see that the Japanese phone heats up and the signal decreases. I observed it closely with several models. eg xperia 1,xz3,xperia 1iii
They're not being shipped out of the country lol
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
They're not being shipped out of the country lol
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Only Japanese ones come into my country
How much do you want?
Differences:
1.All JP mdel support "Felica" payment(Some NFC-based stuff requires specific hardware that support it) but global model don't have these so it can't be enabled even with JP firmware flashed.
2.If you mean au/docomo/softbank version(like SO-xxx or SOV-xxx), you might not able to use it THEORETICALLY ouside Japan or with other carrier, the bootloader is not unlockable in these model as well.
3.These model mentioned in (2) only have single SIM slots and lower RAM/storage in past days, not sure if it's the same for recent model.
Why it's cheap:
SONY is pushing carrier free smartphone forward in Japan, you can purchase the carrier free model now, but I think the model you mentioned most likely to be the carrier specific model, and that's why it's cheap, I guess.
Kihara777 said:
Differences:
1.All JP mdel support "Felica" payment(Some NFC-based stuff requires specific hardware that support it) but global model don't have these so it can't be enabled even with JP firmware flashed.
2.If you mean au/docomo/softbank version(like SO-xxx or SOV-xxx), you might not able to use it THEORETICALLY ouside Japan or with other carrier, the bootloader is not unlockable in these model as well.
3.These model mentioned in (2) only have single SIM slots and lower RAM/storage in past days, not sure if it's the same for recent model.
Whay it's cheap:
SONY is pushing carrier free smartphone forward in Japan, you can purchase the carrier free model now, but I think the model you mentioned most likely to be the carrier specific model, and that's why it's cheap, I guess.
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Bootloader can be unlocked (with fee)
I'm from Europe, but I'll be in South Korea for work, so I'm wondering if I buy a Samsung s23 ultra in Korea, do all the specifications match European standards? Of course I will buy an unlocked phone. I would appreciate the opinion of those who know something about this matter.
I believe it will, be sure to check the 4G/LTE bands though, some might have band 20 missing, NOT SURE though!!!
Just check it, I know Chinese versions of the S22 Ultra (Snapdragon) did have all the bands but those might differ from Korean versions.
Other than that it should be just the same, may or may not contain your language though...
Thank you very much, of course I will check, and as for the language, I believe that it will be able to be upgraded.
Good luck man, and let me know ok?