Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G965F) — XEC
Samsung Galaxy S9 Released 2018, March 09 | 163g, 8.5mm thickness | Android 8.0, up to Android 10, One UI 2.5 | 64GB/128GB/256GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED, HDR10 | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh)
Samsung Galaxy S9 Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps |
| 4G | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global, USA |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
Samsung Galaxy S9 body Specifications
| SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) |
| Dimensions | 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm (5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 in) |
Samsung Galaxy S9 MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.36 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) |
| SAR US | 0.63 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue |
Samsung Galaxy S9 display Specifications
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~570 ppi density) |
| Size | 5.8 inches, 84.8 cm 2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, HDR10 |
Samsung Galaxy S9 Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Samsung Galaxy S9 Platform Specifications
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEA Adreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China |
| Chipset | Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEA Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5 |
Samsung Galaxy S9 Battery Specifications
| Charging | 15W wired, QC2 Wireless (Qi) (market dependent) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh) |
Samsung Galaxy S9 memory Specifications
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
Samsung Galaxy S9 Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS (30fps) |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
XEC Region Firmware Info
XEC - SpainA CSC (Consumer Software Customization) code ties a Samsung firmware build to the country and carrier it was released for, controlling branding, available languages and which OTA updates a device receives. The XEC code is used in Spain by Movistar, with one Samsung Galaxy S9 firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy S9 XEC Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy S9 firmware for the Spain XEC region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G965F) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XEC Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the XEC CSC on the Samsung Galaxy S9?+
The XEC CSC is used by Movistar in Spain. Flash the XEC firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy S9 firmware versions are available for the XEC region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy S9 firmware version is available for the XEC (Spain) region.
How is the XEC CSC different from other region codes?+
Samsung ties every firmware build to one of roughly 599 CSC (Consumer Software Customization) codes, each tied to a specific country and carrier. XEC is the code for Spain (Movistar) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.