Guide: Identifying iPhone models
Sometimes users have hard time identifying what iPhone model they own or try to buy. Here is a quick guide:
Icon | Model | Year Introduced | Model Number* | Capacity |
iPhone 4S | 2011 | A1387 | 16, 32, and 64 GB | |
iPhone 4S (GSM China) | 2011 | A1431 | 16, 32, and 64 GB | |
iPhone 4 (CDMA model) | 2011 | A1349 | 8, 16 and 32 GB | |
iPhone 4 (GSM model) | 2010 | A1332 | 8, 16 and 32 GB | |
iPhone 3GS (China) | 2009 | A1325 | 8, 16 and 32 GB | |
iPhone 3GS | 2009 | A1303 | 8, 16 and 32 GB | |
iPhone 3G (China) | 2009 | A1324 | 8 and 16 GB | |
iPhone 3G | 2008 | A1241 | 8 and 16 GB | |
iPhone | 2007 | A1203 | 4, 8, and 16 GB | |
* You can find the model number on the iPhone's back case. |
Identifying features
iPhone 4S
- The model number on the back cover is:A1431 on the iPhone 4S (GSM China)
A1387 on the iPhone 4S
- The front and back surfaces are flat and made of glass.
- There is a stainless steel band around the edges.
- The volume up and down buttons are marked with a "+" and "-" sign.
- There is micro-SIM tray on the right side that holds a micro-SIM card.
iPhone 4
- The model number on the back cover is:A1349 on the iPhone 4 (CDMA model)
A1332 on the iPhone 4 (GSM model)
- The front and back surfaces are flat and made of glass.
- There is a stainless steel band around the edges.
- The volume up and down buttons are marked with a "+" and "-" sign.
- The GSM model has a micro-SIM tray on the right side that holds a micro-SIM card.
- The CDMA model does not have a SIM tray.
iPhone 3GS
- The model number on the back case is:A1325 on the iPhone 3GS (China)
A1303 on the iPhone 3GS
- The back case is made of plastic.
- The imprint on the back case is the same bright and shiny silver as the Apple logo.
- The serial number is printed on the SIM tray.
iPhone 3G
- The model number on the back case is:A1324 on the iPhone 3G (China)
A1241 on the iPhone 3G
- The back case is made of plastic.
- The imprint on the back of the phone is less shiny than the Apple logo above it.
- The serial number is printed on the SIM tray.
iPhone
- The model number on the back case is A1203.
- The back case is made of metal.
- The serial number is etched in the back case.