It is a Chinese version with google play installed. Note 8 supports below frequencies, please check with your network provider. TECHNOLOGY GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE 2G BANDS GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2, CDMA 800 3G BANDS HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO / TD-SCDMA 4G BANDS LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)