Understanding IPhone Model Numbers (2024)

FAQs

How to interpret iPhone model number? ›

The model number of a device begins with a variable first letter representing the source of the device (replacement, engraved, etc.; see below). This is followed by four characters between either "A" and "Z" or "0" and "9" (most commonly only digits).

The model number speaks about the basic information one should know about that particular unit such as whether it's new, refurbished, replacement or which region it belongs to.

N Model number means that it's a replacement device. Meaning it's a device that isnt sold in a retail box. Apple makes brand new devices for replacement devices on the side so it should be brand new. It's never been confirmed if its brand or reused parts.

Find your iPhone's model number in the Settings app to determine its origin. M means new from Apple, F means refurbished by Apple or a carrier, P means personalized, and N means a replacement from Apple. Refurbished iPhones from Apple go through a thorough process to make them like-new.

ZP/A is the official version of iPhone for Pakistan by Apple assigned to Apple authorized distributor Mercantile Pacific. The ZP/A version of iPhone line up are optimized for Pakistan and are pre-approved by PTA with local warranty provided by Apple Authroized service partner across Pakistan. #

Which iPhone is the best value for money? Right now, the iPhone that offers the best value for money is the iPhone 15, although the iPhone 13 Pro remains a strong choice if you're keen on the benefits of a Pro-level iPhone but don't want to spend big on a model with the Dynamic Island.

Both the serial and model numbers potentially open you up to warranty fraud. Basically, someone with both these numbers might be able to put in a fake warranty claim. They could order replacement parts under your warranty, potentially using it up if there are limits.

M – Brand new device, meaning the device was purchased new. F – Refurbished device, meaning the device has been through refurbishing process. N – Replacement device, meaning the originally bought device was replaced by this model likely due to a service request.

First Letter

" M ": retail unit. " N ": replacement unit.

The first letter in the model name will tell you your iPhone's status: If the first letter is "M" or "P", your phone is an original (retail) model. If the first letter is "N", your phone was refurbished by Apple. If the first letter is "F", your phone was refurbished by a carrier or a third-party vendor.

What does iPhones stand for? ›

Short answer: S in 3GS stood for “Speed” S in 4S stood for “Siri” S in 5S stood for “Security”(finger print) S in 6s stood for “ sensitivity”(as per the new 3D Touch features)

Phil also previously said that the S for the iPhone 3GS stood for “Speed”. Later Tim Cook said that the S for the iPhone 4S stood for “Siri”. And with the iPhone 5S it was speculated that it stood for “Security” (never. R doesn't stand for “Reach” it stands for “Racing”.

No, they cannot be changed. Who gave you a new device?

Apple devices manufactured after 2010 generally have 12-character alphanumeric serial numbers, with the first three digits representing the manufacturing location, the following two indicating the year and week of manufacture, the next three digits providing a unique identifier, and the last four digits representing ...

The LL/A suffix simply indicates the region where the phone is designed to be used, in this case USA. It does not, in any way indicate quality of the phone.

Quality will not differ if you purchase Apple Products, from an Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and many Apple-authorized resellers and wireless service providers. The features will differ. e.g. LL/A will have One nano and eSIM, where as ZP/A will have two nano SIMs.