Which phone will work with my carrier?

I’m still shopping for a phone

1. Filter listings by carrier

What’s the difference between a locked and unlocked phone?

Unlocked phones can work with any carrier, while locked phones can only work with specific carriers. To get optimal service from your carrier, it’s best to get a device model that is totally compatible with your carrier. Devices from a specific carrier may work with other carriers, but service won’t be optimal. For example, an AT&T-specific Galaxy S10e may work with a customer’s T-Mobile plan, but they won’t be able to send MMS.

If you were a customer with Sprint or one of its MVNOs, we encourage you to purchase an unlocked device. We do not guarantee that Sprint-compatible devices will work on T-Mobile.

Using a different carrier?

In the USA, the three major carriers are AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile (and Sprint). They own and control all of the wireless network infrastructure needed to get wireless service to our devices.

All other carriers are Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO). Through contracts and business agreements they use the wireless network infrastructure of the three carriers. They don’t own any of the wireless network infrastructure and, in a way, are ‘renting space’ from the three carriers.

There are some great pros to using an MVNO: it’s budget-friendly and doesn’t have complicated contracts. But on the flipside, it can have its cons: coverage can be limited and service can be subject to data throttling.
Which network does my MVNO carrier use?

2. Check the listing for carrier compatibility

Once you’ve found the phone you want, you can always verify the carrier(s) that the phone works with and whether it’s unlocked on listing:

– Processor: Snapdragon 865+ Processor

– Display: 6.9” Dynamic AMOLED 2X Touchscreen (3088 x 1440)

– Storage: 128 GBs of internal storage with up to 1TB of additional storage

– Multimedia: 10MP F2.2, Dual Pixel, AF, UHD Selfie front camera and a Triple Camera + Laser AF Sensor 12 MP 1.4um f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 108 MP
0.8um F1.8 (Wide) 12MP 1.0um F3.0 (Tele) Laser AF Sensor Rear camera

– Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC

– Operating System: Android 10.0

– S Pen & Samsung Notes- The refined S Pen is now more powerful. Experience a true pen-to-paper feel when taking notes or sketching ideas and
easily convert them into a
– Microsoft Word document or PowerPoint with the more intelligent Samsung Notes*. Save your notes and sync them across your Galaxy smartphone
and tablet to give you the power to be out of the office.

– Gaming The Galaxy mobile gaming experience is one to behold. With a breathtaking screen refresh rate*, an intelligent battery that optimizes your gameplay, and a near-endless screen, bring impressive gaming to the palm of your hand. With 5G** support, Wi-Fi optimization, and an advanced processor, you get a smooth gaming experience with virtually no lag.

– Hyperfast Processor- With faster processing* power and faster graphic rendering, you get a supercomputer in the palm of your hand. Catch every idea, knock out work, score big, and share all your moments without slowing down.