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:

A game-changer that’s tailor-made for Galaxy fans
– Fan Edition (FE) delivers more of what you want in a smartphone, from enhanced photography to optimized gaming
– 6.5″ Infinity-O Display gives you stunning visuals with barely-there bezels at an impressive 1080 x 2400 resolution for an immersive viewing
experience, whether you’re watching movies, gaming, scrolling through social media, or checking emails
– Super AMOLED display technology delivers gorgeous contrast and colours for a detailed, clear view
– Ideal for mobile gaming, the 120Hz refresh rate gives you a buttery-smooth gaming experience with virtually no lag and ultra-smooth scrolling

Powerful processor and plenty of space
– 128GB of on-board storage capacity (expandable by an additional 1TB; microSD cards sold separately) gives you plenty of room for all your apps,
movies, games, photos, videos, and much more
– Snapdragon 865 processor and 6GB of RAM provide super-fast speeds to transform your gaming and multi-tasking experience

Next-level camera for selfies, stills, and video
– Triple rear cameras (12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide, 12MP f/1.8 wide, and 8MP f/2.2 telephoto) and 32MP f/2.0 front camera let you capture professional
level shots and self-portraits in stunning detail
– Pro-grade camera featuring 3x optical zoom delivers gorgeous portraits, landscapes, close-ups, selfies and more
– Super-resolution 30x Space Zoom lets you zoom in from afar or get incredibly magnified details on something up close
– Shoot pro-quality video in Ultra HD resolution (up to 3840 x 2160)
– Super-steady stabilization uses AI to keeps your video recordings clear and smooth
– Night Mode shoots multiple frames and creates a composite so you can capture crisp images and video at night without using the flash
– With one tap of the shutter button, the AI-enabled Single Take helps you capture pro-level video and multiple types of images

All-day intelligent battery power
– 4500mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery is a powerhouse that can last all day (up to 32 hours of talk time, depending on usage)
– Intelligent power learns how you work and play to help optimize battery life
– 25W Super Fast Charging gives you hours of power with a quick charge in minutes by using the included charger and cable
– Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 lets you power up your phone in a flash
– Wireless PowerShare charging lets you simultaneously charge up your Galaxy Buds, smartwatch, a friend’s phone, and more (all sold separately) by
simply placing them on the back of the Galaxy S20 FE 5G

Connected for the future
– With the incredible power of 5G, you’ll be ready for the hyper-connected future at high speed
– Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and LTE support give you further wireless connectivity options
– Bluetooth 5.0 lets you connect up a variety of compatible devices such as headphones, keyboards, mice, and more