Find Out What iPhone Model You Have: Easy Ways to Identify Your iPhone

Trying to figure out which iPhone model you own? You’re not alone. With so many generations that look almost identical, it can be tricky to tell them apart at first glance. In this quick guide, we’ll show you the easiest ways to identify your iPhone model whether it’s in your hand or completely powered off. Let’s get started.

Why Knowing Your iPhone Model Matters

Knowing your exact iPhone model is useful for several reasons. It helps you confirm compatibility with accessories, ensure your device supports the latest iOS updates, choose the right case or screen protector, and even get the right trade-in or resale value.

Follow the steps below to find your iPhone model number and match it with Apple’s official list.

Method 1: Check Your iPhone Model in Settings

The easiest way to identify your iPhone model is through the Settings app. Here’s how:

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1. Unlock your iPhone and open Settings.
2. Tap General, then tap About.
   
3. Look for Model Name and Model Number.
4. Tap the model number once. It will change to a number starting with “A” (for example, Axxxx).
   

That’s your iPhone’s official model number, which you can then match with Apple’s list below.

Method 2: Find the Model Number Inside the SIM Slot

If your iPhone won’t turn on, you can still find the model number. On iPhone 8 and newer models, the model number is etched inside the SIM slot.

1. Use a SIM ejector tool or paperclip to remove the SIM tray.
2. Shine a flashlight into the slot and look carefully at the upper side.
3. You’ll see a small number starting with “A.”

This is your model number.

On newer iPhones that are eSIM-only, you won’t find a SIM tray. Instead, the model number is printed inside the USB-C or Lightning connector, on the upper side (the same side as the display).

Method 3: Look at the Back of Your iPhone

If you have an older iPhone (7 or earlier), the model number is printed directly on the back of the device.

1. Remove any case or skin from your iPhone.
2. Look near the bottom of the back. You’ll find a small text that includes the model number starting with “A.”

Apple stopped printing model numbers on the back starting with the iPhone 8, so for newer models, use one of the other methods above.

Complete List of Apple’s iPhone Model Number

Once you’ve found your iPhone’s model number, use this list to identify which iPhone you have.

	United States and Puerto Rico	Mexico, Canada, UAE, U.S. Virgin Islands, and others*	Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau	Other regions around the world**	Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan, Russia
iPhone 17 Pro Max	A3257	A3525	A3527	A3526	NA
iPhone 17 Pro	A3256	A3522	A3524	A3523	NA
iPhone 17	A3258	A3519	A3521	A3520	NA
iPhone Air	A3260	A3260 (A3516 Japan)	A3518	A3517	NA
iPhone 16e	A3212	A3408	A3410	A3409	NA
iPhone 16 Pro Max	A3084	A3295	A3297	A3296	NA
iPhone 16 Pro	A3083	A3292	A3294	A3293	NA
iPhone 16 Plus	A3082	A3289	A3291	A3290	NA
iPhone 16	A3081	A3286	A3288	A3287	NA
iPhone 15 Pro Max	A2849	A3105	A3108	A3106	NA
iPhone 15 Pro	A2848	A3101	A3104	A3102	NA
iPhone 15 Plus	A2847	A3093	A3096	A3094	NA
iPhone 15	A2846	A3089	A3092	A3090	NA
iPhone 14 Pro Max	A2651	A2893	A2896	A2894	A2895
iPhone 14 Pro	A2650	A2889	A2892	A2890	A2891
iPhone 14 Plus	A2632	A2885	A2888	A2886	A2887
iPhone 14	A2649	A2881	A2884	A2882	A2883
iPhone 13 Pro Max	A2484	A2641	A2644	A2643	A2645
iPhone 13 Pro	A2483	A2636	A2639	A2638	A2640
iPhone 13 Mini	A2481	A2626	A2629	A2628	A2630
iPhone 13	A2482	A2631	A2634	A2633	A2635

The iPhone 12 series and earlier models were limited to specific countries, so we have created a list of the iPhone 12 series and iPhone 1 below.

iPhone 12 Pro Max

• A2342 (United States)
• A2410 (Canada, Japan)
• A2412 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao)
• A2411 (other countries and regions)

iPhone 12 Pro

• A2341 (United States)
• A2406 (Canada, Japan)
• A2408 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao)
• A2407 (other countries and regions)

iPhone 12

• A2172 (United States)
• A2402 (Canada, Japan)
• A2404 (China Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao)
• A2403 (other countries and regions)

iPhone 12 mini

• A2176 (United States)
• A2398 (Canada, Japan)
• A2400 (China mainland)
• A2399 (other countries and regions)

iPhone SE (2nd generation)

• A2275 (Canada, United States)
• A2298 (China mainland)
• A2296 (other countries and regions)

iPhone 11 Pro Max

• A2161 (Canada, United States)
• A2220 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao)
• A2218 (other countries and regions)

iPhone 11 Pro

• A2160 (Canada, United States)
• A2217 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao)
• A2215 (other countries and regions)

iPhone 11

• A2111 (Canada, United States)
• A2223 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao)
• A2221 (other countries and regions)

iPhone XS Max

• A1921, A2101
• A2102 (Japan)
• A2103
• A2104 (China mainland)

iPhone XS

• A1920, A2097
• A2098 (Japan)
• A2099
• A2100 (China mainland)

iPhone XR

• A1984, A2105
• A2106 (Japan)
• A2107
• A2108 (China mainland)

iPhone X

• A1865, A1901
• A1902 (Japan)

iPhone 8 Plus

• A1864, A1897
• A1898 (Japan)

iPhone 8

• A1863, A1905
• A1906 (Japan)

iPhone 7 Plus

• A1661, A1784
• A1785 (Japan)

iPhone 7

• A1660, A1778
• A1779 (Japan)

iPhone 6s Plus

• A1634, A1687, A1699

iPhone 6s

• A1633, A1688, A1700

iPhone SE (1st generation)

• A1723, A1662, A1724

iPhone 6 Plus

• A1522, A1524, A1593

iPhone 6

• A1549, A1586, A1589

iPhone 5s

• A1453, A1457, A1518, A1528, A1530, A1533

iPhone 5c

• A1456, A1507, A1516, A1529, A1532

iPhone 5

• A1428, A1429, A1442

iPhone 4s

• A1431, A1387

iPhone 4

• A1349, A1332

iPhone 3GS

• A1325, A1303

iPhone 3G

• A1324, A1241

iPhone (The 1st iPhone)

• A1203

Know Your iPhone Better

That’s how you can easily find out what iPhone you have. Once you know the model number, you can explore more about your device’s specs, features, and update compatibility.

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