Identifying iPhone models

Summary

Learn to identify your iPhone model.

Products Affected

iPhone

Be sure you have the latest version of iTunes software. To check your iTunes version on a Mac, choose iTunes > Check for Updates. In Windows, choose Help > Check for Updates.
To ensure that your Mac or PC is compatible with your iPhone, check the system requirements for your model.

Icon	Model	Year Introduced	Model Number*	Capacity
	iPhone 5 (GSM model)	2012	A1428	16, 32, and 64 GB
	iPhone 5 (GSM and CDMA models)	2012	A1429	16, 32, and 64 GB
	iPhone 5 (CDMA China)	2012	A1442	16, 32, and 64 GB
	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 5

• The model number on the back cover is:
  A1428 on the iPhone 5 (GSM model)
  A1429 on the iPhone 5 (GSM and CDMA model)
  A1442 on the iPhone 5 (CDMA model, China)
• The front surface is flat and made of glass.
• The back housing is made of anodized aluminum.
• There is a SIM tray on the right side that holds a "fourth form factor" (4FF) or "nano-SIM" card.
• The IMEI is etched on the back housing.

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 a SIM tray on the right side that holds a "third form factor" (3FF) 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 SIM tray on the right side that holds a "third form factor" (3FF) 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 housing is made of plastic.
• The imprint on the back case is the same bright and shiny silver as the Apple logo.
• There is a SIM tray on the right side that holds a "second form factor" (2FF) "mini-SIM".
• 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 housing is made of plastic.
• The imprint on the back of the phone is less shiny than the Apple logo above it.
• There is a SIM tray on the right side that holds a "second form factor" (2FF) "mini-SIM".
• The serial number is printed on the SIM tray.

iPhone

• The model number on the back case is A1203.
• The back housing is made of anodized aluminum.
• There is a SIM tray on the right side that holds a "second form factor" (2FF) "mini-SIM".
• The serial number is etched in the back case.

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