Hi all,
I'm looking at getting a second-hand Z3 off eBay UK and noticed that there is the D6603 and the D6653. I'm aware that each supports different bands, but how significant is that in the UK? I see both support 900Mhz and 2100Mhz, is that alright?
Is there any other difference between the models other than band? Does anyone know what the model would be if I was to walk into a high street and purchase one? Just wondering why there's two different models circulating for the UK?
Btrim14 said:
Hi all,
I'm looking at getting a second-hand Z3 off eBay UK and noticed that there is the D6603 and the D6653. I'm aware that each supports different bands, but how significant is that in the UK? I see both support 900Mhz and 2100Mhz, is that alright?
Is there any other difference between the models other than band? Does anyone know what the model would be if I was to walk into a high street and purchase one? Just wondering why there's two different models circulating for the UK?
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The bands your posted are for phone connection if i am not mistaken, but what matters are the LTE band that the phone supports for data. Meaning that both models gets phone connexion but not both supports the 3G 4G for data. I think the 6653 is missing the LTE band 2 and 4 but gets the band 28 compared to the 6603. You should check if your LTE courrier what band they use.
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I know in general quad band phones are compatible between US/Europe - that is compatible across GMRS, EDGE, and 3G nets. But LTE seems like another story... I can not find a single US version LTE phone that has the frequency bands for both US and Europe. I am going to be in Europe (Germany - using Telekom's LTE 800 net) for about 9 more months then probably moving to the US. So I am hoping to find a phone that is compatible across LTE as well.
Any ideas??
I have researched this quite a bit, but really have not come across a single model that will likely work.
thanks,
Brian
hey Guys recently been trying out some chinese phones like the neo m1 and oneplus and even though they have the right bands they still do not seem to get good signal compared to for example my moto g/moto x, is this because they have worse attenna's? or maybe some settings i can fix?
You must check the bands that yout operator uses. Normally, all the chinese phones uses all the bands in 2g and the bands 850/2100 in 3g
What are the differences between these two versions?
Thank you
Just get the D6603 it supports the most LTE Bands. Im using the D6603 on AT&T.
Dragon Emperor said:
Just get the D6603 it supports the most LTE Bands. Im using the D6603 on AT&T.
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great job at answering his question
anyways, read the sony whitepaper
6653: only quad-band 3G (no AWS 3G), LTE bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, TD-LTE band 40
6603: penta-band 3G, LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20
looks like 6653 could be for a specific network/country (with the TD-LTE bands)
http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/...ria_Z3_D6603_D6633_D6643_D6653_D6616_WP_1.pdf
Would the 6653 work with north America?
The reason is because it's for sale here from a local import shop.
Thanks a lot for your help.
It will work fine, on 3G. No LTE. D6653 LTE bands are utilized in India, Asia etc. North American LTE bands are not active on this device with the exception of band 5 which is supposed to be utilized by AT&T in some areas of NYC. AT&T uses bands 2, 4 and 17 elsewhere for LTE.
Is it possible to change the model number from 6653 to 6603? And if so how? Will it make a difference if you can?
Dragonskey said:
Is it possible to change the model number from 6653 to 6603? And if so how? Will it make a difference if you can?
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If you flash 6603 firmware it will change the model number but no additional bands will be enabled. I gave that a shot last year.
Aww :c is There anyway to Add more bands To the Xperia z3?
I don't believe so. You could try this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...ad-progress-please-leave-im-updating-t2871269
I have tried this on a couple Xiaomi devices and updated NV values stuck after reboot (requires root). No additional bands were enabled though.
6603 was made for North American market, right? And will work fine on AT&T?
dmivos said:
6603 was made for North American market, right? And will work fine on AT&T?
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Technically yes. My Xperia Z3 works perfectly on AT&T
Can anyone help me figure out if the US Moto G (2015) will work on EE 4G in the UK?
It lists the following bands:
"LTE (2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17)"
EE in the UK supposedly uses bands 3 and 7.
Does this mean I'd have no problem using a new US Moto G in the UK on EE's 4G?
You'd probably be able to make phone calls and use HSPA+ just fine since the majority of the world uses the same GSM bands for those. As for LTE, you would get nothing since the USA model does not support band 3 or 7.
Rarscaryfrosty said:
You'd probably be able to make phone calls and use HSPA+ just fine since the majority of the world uses the same GSM bands for those. As for LTE, you would get nothing since the USA model does not support band 3 or 7.
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I don't understand. I'd be buying the US version of the phone, and Motorola says it supports band 7.
The question is whether band 7 support is sufficient for 4G on EE in the UK.
jonnythan said:
I don't understand. I'd be buying the US version of the phone, and Motorola says it supports band 7.
The question is whether band 7 support is sufficient for 4G on EE in the UK.
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EE uses bands 7, 3 and 20, if you use a US version of the Moto G 2015 then you will only be able to connect to LTE in a band 7 area, band 7 is 2600MHz so will only be used in cities and towns as it has a very short range, most of EEs LTE network is band 3 (1800MHz) and then band 7 (800MHz) will be used in some cases (it penetrates buildings and has a much greater range) -bottom line is you won't get much LTE at all.
Also if you are considering buying a US version because with a straight conversion it looks cheap, remember you have to pay import duty and taxes once it gets here which will even out the price.
I was looking to buy a US version because my fiancee is living in England and will be coming to the US in about a year. So the conversion rate is better and she'll be able to use it here no problem once she arrives. Sounds like that might not work though.
jonnythan said:
I was looking to buy a US version because my fiancee is living in England and will be coming to the US in about a year. So the conversion rate is better and she'll be able to use it here no problem once she arrives. Sounds like that might not work though.
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You'd still get a 3G connection which would be fine for the year so that's still an option?
Hi everybody ,
sorry for my bad english..
my problem is that I bought a xperia Z3 D6616 (Tmobile), but I live in spain and LTE bands from this model are not compatible with my country.
Can I open the LTE bands like D6603 model ?
juliokiwi92 said:
Hi everybody ,
sorry for my bad english..
my problem is that I bought a xperia Z3 D6616 (Tmobile), but I live in spain and LTE bands from this model are not compatible with my country.
Can I open the LTE bands like D6603 model ?
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I am fairly certain it physically does not have the other bands, T-Mobile as far as I know does not disable other bands especially since they have global roaming plans.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...d-progress-please-leave-im-updating-t2871269/
I am trying to do this
The bands on the phone should not be locked. Please look up the LTE bands on the phone and see if your carrier supports them:
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3-6539.php
I am pretty sure it's an exercise in futility as T-Mobile does not block bands, the phone either physically has them or doesn't.
Better return/sell it and get the international version.