American A35 in Europe?

[ezh]

The A35 sold in the US and in Europe are different models.   The US one is SM-A355U.    The Europe one is SM-A356B.   (As of early 2025.)

Has anyone used the US model in Europe.  Can you confirm that it works properly in every way?

Thanks

[LongHiker]

@ezh I would expect that you can make calls and use texting if your carrier has an international plan that you can enable or you get a local SIM. 

Since there are differences in models, there may be edge cases where it doesn't act the same. I've never had any issue taking a Samsung US phone to Europe or Korea and using AT&T's international roaming. 

[ezh · Accepted solution]

Thanks, LongHiker.  Years ago, I had an American phone (I don't remember if it was Samsung or some other) in Europe.   I got a local SIM, but it didn't do more than 2G.   So you've given me confidence to buy an A35 phone in the US, and use it in Europe.  (I buy a local SIM in the country I'm going to.)