The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have been officially available worldwide and this seems to be the year that Samsung will recover and gain the market share. However, many buyers are not aware that there are some different models of those phones.
Therefore, your phone might get worst or better battery life and performance than buyers in another country. This is because Samsung equips different chipsets for their phones. Depending on the market, your phone might have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or a Samsung Exynos 8890. Some benchmarks showed that the Snapdragon 820 is significantly more powerful in graphics processing while the Exynos 8890 is more efficient in terms of heat and battery consumption.
The model number of your Galaxy S7 can be found on the box or on the back of your phone. The SM-G930* models are for Galaxy S7 while SM-G935* models are for Galaxy S7 Edge. You might see a model number like SM-G930F, SM-G930K, SM-G930T, SM-G930A, SM-G935F, SM-G935A, SM-G935T, etc.
Read also: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G935F Review
Let’s see what variant you will get in your country, and which CPU is powering your device.
Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930
| Country / Region | Cell Phone Carrier | Model Number | Chipset |
| Canada | BELL MOBILITY | SM-G930W8 | Exynos 8890 |
| China | ALL | SM-G9300, SM-G9308 | Snapdragon 820 |
| Europe | ALL | SM-G930F | Exynos 8890 |
| Korea | KT | SM-G930K | Exynos 8890 |
| Korea | LGT | SM-G930L | Exynos 8890 |
| Korea | SKT | SM-G930S | Exynos 8890 |
| Southeast Asia | ALL | SM-G930FD Duos (Dual-SIM) | Exynos 8890 |
| US | CRICKET | SM-G930AZ | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | AT&T | SM-G930A | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | METROPCS | SM-G930T1 | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | LTE RURAL VERIZON | SM-G930R6 | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | C SPIRE WIRELESS | SM-G930R7 | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | SPRINT | SM-G930P | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | T-MOBILE | SM-G930T | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | US CELLULAR | SM-G930R4 | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | VERIZON | SM-G930V | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | Straight Talk | SM-G930VL | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | UNLOCKED | SM-G930U | Snapdragon 820 |
Buy Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge on Amazon
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G935
| Country / Region | Cell Phone Provider | Model Number | Chipset |
| Canada | BELL MOBILITY | SM-G935W8 | Exynos 8890 |
| China | ALL | SM-G9350 | Snapdragon 820 |
| Europe | ALL | SM-G935F | Exynos 8890 |
| Korea | KT | SM-G935K | Exynos 8890 |
| Korea | LGT | SM-G935L | Exynos 8890 |
| Korea | SKT | SM-G935S | Exynos 8890 |
| Southeast Asia | ALL | SM-G935FD Duos (Dual-SIM) | Exynos 8890 |
| US | CRICKET | SM-G935AZ | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | AT&T | SM-G935A | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | METROPCS | SM-G935T1 | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | LTE RURAL VERIZON | SM-G935R6 | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | C SPIRE WIRELESS | SM-G935R7 | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | SPRINT | SM-G935P | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | T-MOBILE | SM-G935T | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | US CELLULAR | SM-G935R4 | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | VERIZON | SM-G935V | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | Straight Talk | SM-G935VL | Snapdragon 820 |
| US | UNLOCKED | SM-G935U | Snapdragon 820 |
Read also: Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus Model Number (SM-G950* and SM-G955*) Differences
Leave a comment below if you have any question.
Warren says
Hi, does anybody happen to know the UK model reference for the Samsung S7? There are so many S7’s for sale from stores, Amazon and Ebay, plus I’m aware that fakes S7’s are being sold. does anybody have any answers or advice?
Many thanks
Wozzo
BillA says
You can easily tell the difference between the real or fakes one.
Usually the fakes costs less than $150usd and the real ones right above $150usd
Another way is by asking for the imei from the seller and checking it.
It should identify it as Samsung, if not then it’s a fake.
sean siu says
the uk/ EU version would be to the samsung s7 would be SM-G930F s7edge SM-G935F
LIBRA HUYNH says
what up which model SM-G935M, “M” mean???
Isma says
Hey I need help. I have the g930fd version. My phone LCD was broken. Can I use other version of S7 LCD on my phone?
BillA says
Yes all S7 screens are compatible.
The only different parts are the main board and the charging port board, you cannot mix them up between the international “F” version and the US A/P/T/V/U versions.
boi says
what about Australia, that massive land mass on the southern hemisphere ?
Ahtisham says
can you tell me please which model is better for samsung s7 edge???
is G935V is better or not??
BillA says
All international “F” versions are the same, and so are the US A/P/T/V/U versions. However you cannot mix and match the parts from the international and US versions, except for the screen.
Bruce says
Is any difference between Samsung S7 4G phone and S7 unlocked phone?
Thank you.
BillA says
The only difference between the locked and unlocked versions is that the unlocked can accept any carrier’s sim card while the locked one only the sim which it was locked for.
Anton says
Can the motherboard in a sm g935f be replaced with a sm g935t
BillA says
Technically it can be, but the charging port board will also need to be replaced, otherwise it will not have signal (MIPI Fail error when you dial *#0011#).
But the problem with swapping out the charging port board, is that you literally have to crack the screen to be able to tuck in a piece of the board under the screen, so it’s not worth it.
David P3 says
Does the Straight Talk version of the S7 Edge (sm-g930vl) even exist? I’ve looked for it for purchase in the US, but I’ve not seen any. Any info, anyone?
David P3 says
Correction…sm-935vl
BillA says
Yes the Tracfone version does exist, and the model# is S727VL
Jpierre says
Bonjour,
Puis-je remplacer mon écran LCD SM-G935FD par un SM-G935F? Acheté ce téléphone de Singapour et l’utilise actuellement en Europe. Merci de me repondre
Michael says
My iPhone is dying and I’m currently in Vietnam. I want a galaxy s7. What model should I get and will it work when I return to USA? I was also looking at oppo and huawei.
faro says
hi i have a question will the lcd screen display work for any s7 edge?
BillA says
Yes any S7Edge version lcd with work on any other S7edge phone, but be careful because the charging port board is not swappable.
Va IM says
Where can I buy SM-G930K Logic or Motherboard?
Josh says
I have the korean skt version with 128gb internal memory lol who needs a memory card with this beast storage… at first i thought it was fake and thanks to this now i know there are plenty of versions world wide
Turkey says
S7edge SM-G935F oreo ?????
BillA says
Yes Android v8.0 is out, just update your software.
arvin says
yes. i just updated mine last april.
Tina says
Which of the S7 edge models is compatible with the sm-G935w8?
I need a new logic board for mine but its hard to find the canadian model
BillA says
The US models A/P/T/V/U main boards are not compatible with your Canadian G935W8, only the international “F” version boards, which are easily to get on Ebay.
Tobyn says
Is it possible to convert your model number to another? say, the SM-G390V to a SM-G390U?
BillA says
Yes it is possible, all you have to do is download the latest “U” version and flash it using the Odin Patched pc software.
Ahmer sajjad says
Please sir tell me samsung galaxy s7 930 L model waterproof ya not waterproof
Curious George says
Yes, it is waterproof up to 200 meters. Don’t be afraid to take a shower or bath with it.
In fact Samsung recommends to wash it with soap and water once a week
Dilshan says
I don’t know what is better.So please help me. I’m in Srilanka which one is the best s7 edge phone for use
Katie Pitcher says
how do I use a UK sim in a new Samsung S7 edge which came from Korea? It uploaded all my contacts but won’t let my SIM connect to the UK O2 network… Thanks everyone for your advice!
Sultan says
What the different between s7edge from Korea and USA
BillA says
The two have different bands and work better in their respective countries, though they should work anywhere as long as they are unlocked.
Mark says
As question it can replace SM-G930F LCD to SM-G930L LCD it is compatible?
Sheaker says
Is there anything to be aware if I am going to buy G935V (USA Verizon Wireless) and use it in Europe?
BillA says
The G935V is already factory unlocked so is the G935U.
Any other variant A/P/T will work too as long as it’s unlocked.
Casey says
hey guys love the forum im learning alot! Thanks….
I have a g935f with a broken screen and I needto replace it but i want to know if any of the versions’ screens can work on the g935f main board
BillA says
Yes any other version of the G935x will work just fine, but you can’t swap the main board, you need to replace the screen on the broken frame.
The reason why you can’t swap the main board, is because the charging port boards are different on the international and US model, and you will loose the signal.
Jerry says
Please guy I have 2016 SM G930F… Made in Vietnam by Samsung….I need to replace the battery please I want to know if any of the new model battery can work on it
BillA says
Any other G930x model’s battery will work just fine, they are all the same.
Sama says
so I had a samsung s7edge model SM-G935 (Duos) lately the motherboard of my devise stopped working so I changed it I found that the model name is SM-G935F now when I try to download the oreo update or any update it says that I have the latest version and there’s only one sim card working is it possible that the motherboard dosen’t work on my devise ? and how could I download the update….
Modesto says
What model do you recomend for PuertoRico
griga cristian says
The SM-G935F seems to to fit perfect for youre region.
Jessie says
If I have a SM-G930W8, am I able to replace the screen with one for a SM-G930F? The description for the replacement screen says it’s for G930, SM-G930F, and G930FD I believe it said.
BillA says
Yes any other S7’s screen will work just fine. But you can’t just swap the main boards into a US frame, you will loose the signal, so just go ahead and replace the screen on your current broken frame.
Alhajie sahid kamara says
Hey I own a Samsung Galaxy s7 edge phone and I unintentionally tried to factory data reset it and now it is asking me for the last synced Google account which I currently can’t remember, so is there a way to bypass this or should I just purchase a new motherboard. Please help.
BillA says
In my opinion the S7 is the best phone ever made. I use it as a daily driver, because it’s small yet has enough power to run all my apps. Love it! :)
Rick says
Purchased a board for my S7 Edge, SM-G935F and instead got the SM-G935A board. Will this “A” board work here in Europe?
Ripons says
I have s7 edge g9350 hong kong make,now is it fake or real?
N. B. Panjwani says
Which of the S7 edge models motherboard is compatible with the sm-G935P?
I want to replace it with a new logic board with VoLTE feature and dual sim preferable. I want to use phone in india. Please send your reply on my email with.
Suryakumar says
Will G935 T, display work for G935fd… ?
mark says
Does the back battery cover of all model of s7 edge compatible to all its s7 edge models? Thanks
Braden says
i have the s7 SM-G930R6 i bricked it flashing twrp to root and now cannot fimnd ANY firmware at all that works with it… ive been looking for a long time please anyone…??? :(
Willy says
Good morning, I would like to know if I can exchange the main board of the S7 g930f for a g935fd?
Akash kumar says
Network problem
John Wu says
Yes, You can. but the firmware would be different.
Blazejezyk says
Bonjour J’ai acheté sur eBay à 930 VL comment puis-je le mettre en français il est débloqué mais je n’ai pas de réseau téléphone je peux me connecter comme wifi de ma maison peut-on le flasher où faire quelque chose et j’ai remarqué qu’il y a trois fils quoi axiale car sur le 930f il y en a que deux
Mike says
If let’s say I have changed the model of the unlocked samsung s7 kt to other models, will it be locked after I changed the model?
John Wu says
nope, once it’s unlocked..you can flash it with competable software, and it stay as unlocked.