We often get asked questions about the different SIM card types for Samsung mobiles.
Now that improved memory and speed capacities are such a focus in the phone market, different phones require different SIMs.
So for all you Samsung Geeks, here’s a complete list of SIM card types for Samsung mobiles with everything you need to know about which SIM to use in your phone.
What different types of SIM cards are there for Samsung mobiles?
Thankfully, the different types of SIM card are very similar. In fact, they are identical, just different sizes. You may notice this with some brand new phones out of the boxes.
The plastic frame that SIMs usually come in now allow for two additional outer layers of the SIM card to be removed if need be. Their Russian-doll style allows for users to just strip their SIM down to suitable size. However, if you have already cut your SIM down to a smaller size than your phone requires, you will have to start afresh with a new one.
There are three types of SIM cards:
Standard SIMs
Micro SIMs
and Nano SIMs
SIM card types for Samsung mobiles: A complete list
Use the table below to find out which SIM card type you need for your mobile, or scroll down further for a list of which Samsung mobiles use which SIM.
Samsung mobiles that take Standard SIM cards
Galaxy Ace
Galaxy Ace 2
Galaxy Fame
Galaxy Music
Galaxy Nexus
Galaxy Nexus 2
Galaxy Note
Galaxy S
Galaxy S2
Galaxy S3 Mini
Galaxy S3 Mini VE
Galaxy Y
Galaxy Young
Samsung mobiles that take Micro SIM cards
Samsung ATIV S
Galaxy Ace 3
Galaxy Ace 4
Galaxy Core Prime
Galaxy K Zoom
Galaxy Mega 6.3
Galaxy Note 2
Galaxy Note 3
Galaxy Note 4
Galaxy Note Edge
Galaxy S3
Galaxy S4
Galaxy S4 Active
Galaxy S4 Mini
Galaxy S4 Zoom
Galaxy S5
Galaxy S5 Mini
Galaxy Young 2
Samsung mobiles that take Nano SIM cards
Galaxy A3
Galaxy A5
Galaxy A7
Galaxy Alpha
Galaxy S6
Galaxy S6 Edge
Galaxy S7
Galaxy S7 Edge
If you’re having problems with your Samsung phone or its SIM card, take it to the supplier you got it from for some advice and for repair options. If you have a new Samsung phone, make sure you are positive what type of SIM card is required before taking the card out of its plastic frame. If you inadvertently take off one layer too many, the card is no good, and you’ll have to get a new one from your supplier.
