Trying to read through as much as I can, but can't find a definitive answer to see if the dual sim options will facilitate a 3G network for the second sim, as in Australia the 2G network already scheduled to be turned off (Telstra Dec 2016 - Optus April 2017 - Vodafone Sep 2017).
From what a can see on the specs pages, it seems the second sim is only 2G/GSM capable, but would appreciate if anyone can confirm or debunk my 'theory'.
I also assume dual won't be available in Oz, so assuming HK best option again (like always) to obtain dual version? Thanks for the advice, cheers!
http://www.phonemore.com/phone/samsung-galaxy-s8-duos-sm-g9500/3233
According to this SIM No. 2 only supports 2G.
it might be wrong. after nougat update S7 edge itself got the option for 3g in secondary sim while using 4g as first sim
Thanks, I appreciate the comments.
The only other mention apart from Columbo_70's link above I can find (at a couple of sites) is similar to this
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8-8161.php - showing the "(dual-SIM model only)" statement next to the 2G networks. Could mean the 2G networks only available on the second sim slot(as well as 3G?) or second sim is only 2G - depends on how you interpret.
Definitive answer may have to wait until phone is in user hands, and user verification can take place, as I tend to feel (hope) same as Quicksilver, that Nougat will give it the 3G functionality.
Currently on S7 edge i have:
Sim 1: lte/3g/2g
Sim 2: 3g/2g
I'd expect s8 to be the same.
I bought a S7 Edge dual sim in Dubai.
I have a subscription to Orange in France where I get 4G+ and a second subcription in France with Free
where I only get 2G.
I installed lately the latest Superman rom 2.4 with Nougat (great rom by the way) and hoped when going to Japan I could finally
get 4G/3G.
I bought a sim card working with Docomo in Japan (internet only, no voice) and hoped for the best as 2G does not
work in Japan.
Unfortunately I am stuck with 4G/2G. Once when tweaking the settings I would see 4G and 2G/3G but it did not work and went back to 4G and 2G to my great disapointment.
I have seen a post from a guy in Singapore saying also he did get 4G and 3G using a beta of Nougat.
May be it depends on the networks, I have no clue.
I hope the S8 will get 4G / 3G as many people are looking for this feature.
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kluifje in another thread just posted that the 128GB dual sim version in India would be LTE/LTE .... Let's hope for it
Thanks Everyone, but I've bit the bullet and ordered the Huawei Mate 9 Pro, as it is confirmed as 4G/3G for dual sim. Pity, would have liked to try a Samsung, maybe the S9 or S10 down the track...
Got my S8+ Dual sim today (G955FD). It supports 4G LTE on one sim and 3G on the other. So it is 4G + 3G.
EMF said:
Got my S8+ Dual sim today (G955FD). It supports 4G LTE on one sim and 3G on the other. So it is 4G + 3G.
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Can you use them both together? That would be incredible.
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Can you use them both together? That would be incredible.
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It is dual standby so only one can be on a call at the time, and one is set for data
Samsung says S8/S8+ will support 4G/LTE on both SIMS
Samsung clearly stated in their announcement on April 26, and in the specs on their website, that both SIM-1 and SIM-2 support 4G/LTE (FDD and TDD). However, when one SIM is on 4G, the other will be on 3G/2G. This is how my LG G4 works, and it's quite satisfactory, switching back and forth between China and the US. The only downside on the LG is that it does not support T-Mobile's LTE band, so it's on HSPA+ in the US, which isn't horrible, but LTE would naturally be better.. Looks like the S8/S8+ might have the same issue, as I don't see the 1700 band listed.
The following is directly from Samsung's website, for the dual SIM S8 and S8+
Bands++:
4G FDD-LTE: B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B17(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(800),B28(700)
4G TDD-LTE: B38(2600),B39(1900),B40(2300),B41(2500)
3G WCDMA: B1(2100),B2(1900),B5(850),B8(900)
3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010),B39(1880)
3G CDMA: BC0(800)
2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800
++Support 4G Network in HK and China: FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE; 3G Network in HK: WCDMA; 3G Network in China: TD-SCDMA and WCDMA and CDMA. Subject to local network, data and messaging services. If one of the SIM Card is using 4G or 3G Band, the another SIM Card supports 3G or 2G band only, vice versa. Users can choose 4G or 3G network with either SIM 1 or SIM 2 without changing the SIM card
http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/news/product/samsung-galaxy-s8-and-s8plus/
I'm going to HK to hopefully pick mine up at the end of May. Will update with actual experience, if I'm lucky enough to get one.
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I had a Galaxy S7 Edge Dual SIM which supported 4G/3G/2G - SIM #1 and 2G Only -SIM #2 when I purchased the phone but recently with the Android N update it enabled 3G/2G support on SIM #2. On a recent trip to Korea and Japan I confirmed that SIM #2 did indeed support 3G as I was finally able to get dual SIM support in those countries (both Korea and Japan do not have 2G). This was not possible prior to the Android N update. I recently purchased a Galaxy S8 Dual (SM-G950FD) and the SIM Card Management menu shows 3G/2G on the SIM #2 so I believe this will work exactly like the Galaxy S7 Edge Dual SIM with Android N.
All current flagship phones supports 4G/3G, it's the current trend, and to accommodate the discontinue of the 2G network in some countries.
Does anyone know, if the specific S8 for China is dual sim active or not? @Chinauser
@Akram - The S8 is dual standby, as said in previous post, but have no additional info. Based on my research on both the S8 and LG G6, decided to order the dual SIM LG G6 (H870DS). I've read that the LG supports 4G/4G, but only one at a time, similarly to my LG G4, but I should know for sure within a couple of weeks.
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@Akram - The S8 is dual standby, as said in previous post, but have no additional info. Based on my research on both the S8 and LG G6, decided to order the dual SIM LG G6 (H870DS). I've read that the LG supports 4G/4G, but only one at a time, similarly to my LG G4, but I should know for sure within a couple of weeks.
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currently no phone supports dual 4G/4G, only 4G/3G or 3G/4G.
Yes.. meant that both SIM1 and SIM2 support 4G, but not simultaneously. Must switch back and forth.
So SIM 1 is LTE and SIM 2 can be 3G? Which country are you in?
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So SIM 1 is LTE and SIM 2 can be 3G? Which country are you in?
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Either SIM 1 is 4G and SIM 2 is 3G or SIM 1 is 3G and SIM 2 is 4G
Only one sim can use 4G at the time. Both SIMs can use 3G/2G, but you have to select which of the two SIM can use 4G in settings.
Dual 4G LTE Support in 2018 phones
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currently no phone supports dual 4G/4G, only 4G/3G or 3G/4G.
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Most phones launched in 2018 offer dual 4G LTE as standard, see this post.
https://www.androidcentral.com/what-dual-4g-lte-and-why-should-you-care