Phone model (model or model) is an important parameter that users need to know! Assuming you want to buy a replacement battery, fix a specific problem, or simply find out what year the phone was made, determine the phone model first. Luckily, you can identify your Samsung phone model in two simple ways, with just the model number. Today's TipsMake will guide you on how to identify the model name of your Samsung phone. Show
Find the model number on the back of your phoneRemove the phone case. With this method, you will need to see the back of the phone, so remove the case (if you have one). Look for the model number located on the back of the phone. For Samsung phones with built-in batteries, the model number is in small letters and is located at the bottom of the back of the phone. If you are using an older Samsung phone with a removable battery, remove the battery and look in the battery compartment for the model number. The model number will start with 'SM'. Search with keyword Samsung (model number). The user guide for this Samsung phone will appear on the results page, with the model name listed in the title. Samsung have released more models of mobile phone than any other company. What’s more staggering is that the manufacturer unveils at least eight new devices every year. It can be very challenging to identify exactly which Samsung phone model you have. This is especially true if you are trying to book a repair and consequently can’t power-up the device to check. Why should you identify your Samsung phone model number?Nowadays it has become even more important to identify the phone model correctly. This is because the second-hand phone market has seen a huge rise in numbers, and a subsequent rise in incorrectly listed phones. Additionally, any tech support you may need is going to vary based on the model of your device. A large variety of different versions of the Android operating system exist. Furthermore, some of the older devices cannot access the latest updates or app. So, knowing the phone model is important to find out the limitations of your device. In addition, to find out it if the issues you are experiencing are unique to you, or your device. For example, the very famous issue with the Galaxy Note 7 exploding. The phones were recalled and you would now be hard-pressed to find one of these devices out in public. How to identify which Samsung phone model you haveSimilarly to finding out which Samsung tablet you have, simply follow this guide and we will tell how to identify your phone model number. The easiest way to find out which Samsung phone model you have is in the settings menu. Under “about phone” this will show lots of key information about your device, such as phone number, model number, serial number and IMEI number. The model number will be listed in one of two ways depending on how new your device is. It will either state your device’s name followed by a model number starting with “SM-“ or it will only list the model number itself. Where to find a Samsung phone model number in the “about” menu. A quick check on google using this number will quickly identify the Samsung phone model of your device. What can you do if the device does not power on?Well, on the rear side of most Samsung devices it will list the model number as well, in very small writing. Samsung devices list a long string of numbers underneath “Designed & Engineered by Samsung”. Here you will find a model number starting with “SM-“. This will help you identify the true name of your device. A Samsung phone model number on the back case. Knowing the name of your device is the easiest way to book your repair. Samsung has hundreds of different model variations and 11 different lines that the phone can belong to. However, this also makes buying cases and accessories easier, as you can now purchase the specific one you need online instead of guessing. Why are there so many different versions of the Samsung Galaxy?There are four key Samsung Galaxy Lines: the A-Series, S-Series, J-Series and the Note Series. The S-SeriesThe S Series represents Samsung’s flagship phones. In 2001 Samsung revealed the “S” stands for “super smart”. These phones represent Samsung’s very best work and new devices always come at a premium price. They are often made of the highest quality material and have the best screens and processors. The A-SeriesThe A-Series originally represented a line of affordable devices. These were initially aimed at those that wanted a budget phone. Over the years, this line has subsequently turned into mid-range phones. Now you see the occasional high-end phone being released as a redeveloped version of a previously existing A-line device. These phones have a mix of features and price points. Typically, however, they will feel very light as they are made out of more lightweight and less expensive materials in comparison to the S series. The J-SeriesThe Samsung J-Series was launched to provide mid-range devices. However, it was discontinued a few years ago. The “J” strangely stands for “joy”. This line was devised as a way of marketing mid-range phones that customers would enjoy using without a premium price. Eventually, the “A-series” started to take over this market space and the “J series” was discontinued. Much like the A-series, these devices will typically be made of slightly fewer premium parts. What’s more, the phones will often feel a lot lighter as a result due to the lack of a glass back or a smaller battery. The Note SeriesFinally, the Note series, which represents a strange overlap between a phone and Tablet. Samsung often refers to this style of device as a “Phablet”. The handset represents a combination of the S-series technology alongside a Bluetooth stylus. A large premium phone that can be used for note taking, drawing and other finer more precise work is therefore created as a result. A Samsung Galaxy Note 9 model mobile phone being viewed with a colourful home screen display. Once you have found your model number, it can be very easy to see what decisions went into making it. Furthermore, to realise why there is such a variety of different Samsung phone models on the market. Some of the most popular Samsung phone models include the Galaxy A40, A80, S10, S10E, A51, Note 10, Note 20 and the newly released S20 series. What Samsung phone model do I have finderIt’s very easy to identify what Samsung phone model you have. Just use the table below to find your model and the corresponding number. Once you have located your Samsung model number, getting a repair or accessory is relatively straightforward. Samsung Model Name Samsung Model Number Samsung Galaxy A01 SM-A015F Samsung Galaxy A02s SM-A025F, SM-A025F/DS, SM-A025G, SM-A025G/DS, SM-A025M, SM-A025M/DS, SM-A025U Samsung Galaxy A10 SM-A105F, SM-A105FN Samsung Galaxy A10e SM-A102U, SM-A102U1 Samsung Galaxy A10s SM-A107F Samsung Galaxy A11 SM-A115F Samsung Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260F, SM-A260G Samsung Galaxy A20 SM-A205F, SM-A205FN Samsung Galaxy A20e SM-A202F Samsung Galaxy A20s SM-A207F Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) SM-A310F, SM-A310F Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) SM-A320FL,SM-A320F Samsung Galaxy A30 SM-A305F, SM-A305FN Samsung Galaxy A30s SM-A307F, SM-A307FN, SM-A307G Samsung Galaxy A31 SM-A315F/DS Samsung Galaxy A32 4G SM-A325F, SM-A325F/DS, SM-A325M, SM-A325N Samsung Galaxy A32 5G SM-A326B, SM-A326B/DS, SM-A326BR/DS, SM-A326BR, SM-A326U, SM-A326W Samsung Galaxy A40 SM-A405FN, SM-A405F; SM-A405FM Samsung Galaxy A41 SM- A415F Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) SM-A510F, SM-A510F, SM-A510M, SM-A510M, SM-A510FD, SM-A510Y, SM-A5100 Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F, SM-A520F, SM-A520K Samsung Galaxy A50 SM-A505F, SM-A505FN,SM-A505GN, SM-A505FM, SM-A505YN, SM-A505W, SM-A505GT, SM-A505U1, SM-A505U, SM-A505G |