International Unlocked phone in US???

[AllenRulz]

One thing I have ALWAYS wondered but never could find anything when searching.

I always use unlocked phones to go to whatever carrier I want.

Is it the same thing if I bought a International version of a phone on Amazon ect and use it the same way as long as it has all the bands necessary?

If so, I can seriously purchase phones quicker because there always out first to buy.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

I think if it has all the bands you should be ok

 

[VidJunky]

All I can say on this is it depends on the area you're in, the brand and the region the phone is from. It sounds like you're in the US so phones from China are a no go. They special restrictions that make them near useless to the rest of the world. As for Samsung I watched a video for the S20 where the phone was still branded 5G but was an Exynos version that had no 5G antenna. Speaking of Exynos, it's my understanding that no carrier in the US has firmware for those models. Some features don't work when removed from their intended region. There was question out of Canada about Samsung pay not working on an international phone.

Too many variables and chances for me but I suppose if you researched it right you might find one.

 

[AllenRulz]

All I can say on this is it depends on the area you're in, the brand and the region the phone is from. It sounds like you're in the US so phones from China are a no go. They special restrictions that make them near useless to the rest of the world. As for Samsung I watched a video for the S20 where the phone was still branded 5G but was an Exynos version that had no 5G antenna. Speaking of Exynos, it's my understanding that no carrier in the US has firmware for those models. Some features don't work when removed from their intended region. There was question out of Canada about Samsung pay not working on an international phone.

Too many variables and chances for me but I suppose if you researched it right you might find one.

Oh wow. See this is why I ask. Too many variables to trust that it will be 100% okay and work lol. I appreciate your response and help. I'll definitely keep waiting and just buy the US models.

 

[mustang7757]

Oh wow. See this is why I ask. Too many variables to trust that it will be 100% okay and work lol. I appreciate your response and help. I'll definitely keep waiting and just buy the US models.

I would stick with the phone from your region , you going run into some issues using from another country, for example my father brought over a international dual sim forget which Samsung to US on Tmobile and gad calls drop , no internet until he switch to a US phone , funny enough I've used US unlocked phones in Europe with no issues but still recommend a phone from that region.

 

[AllenRulz]

I would stick with the phone from your region , you going run into some issues using from another country, for example my father brought over a international dual sim forget which Samsung to US on Tmobile and gad calls drop , no internet until he switch to a US phone , funny enough I've used US unlocked phones in Europe with no issues but still recommend a phone from that region.

Too late lol. Only version of the Samsung S20 FE is the international. I had to get it because my situation currently. I do hope I don't run into as much problems but I doubt it compared to my xiaomi which has such crap/less bands here in the states.

 

[mustang7757]

Too late lol. Only version of the Samsung S20 FE is the international. I had to get it because my situation currently. I do hope I don't run into as much problems but I doubt it compared to my xiaomi which has such crap/less bands here in the states.

Understand , we'll let us know how it goes!

 

[AllenRulz]

Understand , we'll let us know how it goes!

I definitely will. I get it Friday. Fingers crossed.

 

[AllenRulz]

Understand , we'll let us know how it goes!

I was able to cancel it. I can't take the chance. Someone else showed me what the phone is actually missing eternally by bringing it into the states. So I'm gonna keep shopping.

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[mustang7757]

I was able to cancel it. I can't take the chance. Someone else showed me what the phone is actually missing eternally by bringing it into the states. So I'm gonna keep shopping.

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I don't blame you , keep us posted on finding

 

[AllenRulz]

I don't blame you , keep us posted on finding

I went with my other choice. Oneplus 8t 5g. So gonna be worth it.

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