For a number of reasons, it is usually a good idea to know what model of iPhone you have. Perhaps you want to get a new iPhone case or you want to see if the newest iOS is compatible with your iPhone. This article will provide you with additional information about your iPhone, including its model, storage capacity, and age.
How To Check iPhone Year Model
- After launching the Settings app, select General.
- Select About from the General page’s menu.
- On the third line, you should see the model name if your iPhone is running iOS 12.2 or later. If, however, your older
- If your iPhone isn’t compatible with iOS 12.2, proceed to the next step.
- There is a model number mentioned behind the model name. However, this code should not be trusted, as Apple by default does not display the model number. That’s the SKU code, but it’s not relevant to this. Instead, by tapping that SKU code, a shorter code beginning with an “A” will appear instead, which is your actual model number.
Understanding iPhone model numbers
Using the model number that you found in your Settings, you can find out which iPhone model you have. Apple describes every model name and number on its support pages, but here’s a summary that’s much easier to browse.
iPhone model and generation | Year released | Model Number(s) |
iPhone SE (3rd generation) | 2022 | A2595, A2782, A2783, A2784, and A2785 |
iPhone 13 | 2021 | A2482, A2631, A2634, A2635, and A2633 |
iPhone 13 Mini | 2021 | A2481, A2626, A2629, A2630, and A2628 |
iPhone 13 Pro | 2021 | A2483, A2636, A2639, A2640, and A2638 |
iPhone 13 Pro Max | 2021 | A2484, A2641, A2644, A2645, and A2643 |
iPhone Model Number Check
Learn how to identify your iPhone model by its model number and other details.
How to tell what iPhone model you have
The quickest and easiest way to tell what iPhone you have is to access the Settings app:
- On your iPhone, open the Settings app.
- Tap General > About.
How to know what iPhone you have (if it’s not in Settings)
If you’re using an iPhone that doesn’t have iOS 10.3 or newer, then, unfortunately, the model name won’t be in the Settings app. To look up which model you have, you’ll need to:
- Look at the back of your phone to find the model number etched at the bottom.
- Match the model number to the list below.
If your iPhone doesn’t have the model number etched into the back, it means you have at least an iPhone 8 or newer. In that case, to figure out your model name, you should update your iOS. Then you’ll be able to look it up in the Settings app.
What do iPhone model numbers mean?
iPhone model numbers can help you figure out what model of iPhone you have. So once you find your iPhone’s model number, you can look it up in this list to figure out the model name of your iPhone.
iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019)
- A2161
- A2218
- A2220
iPhone 11 Pro (2019)
- A2160
- A2215
- A2217
iPhone 11 (2019)
- A2111
- A2112
- A2113
iPhone XS Max (2018)
- A1921
- A2101
iPhone XS (2018)
- A1920
- A2097
iPhone XR (2018)
- A1984
iPhone X (2017)
- A1865
- A1901
iPhone 8 Plus (2017)
- A1864
- A1897
iPhone 8 (2017)
- A1863
- A1905
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Year introduced: 2023
Capacity: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Colors: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Titanium
Model numbers: A2849 (United States, Puerto Rico), A3105 (Canada, Guam, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and U.S. Virgin Islands), A3108 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), and A3106 (other countries and regions)
Details: The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch all-screen Super Retina XDR display with Dynamic Island. The back is textured matte glass, and there’s a contoured-edge titanium band around the frame. The action button is on the upper left side, and the side button is on the right side of the device. There are three cameras on the back: Ultra Wide, Main, and Telephoto. There’s a LiDAR scanner on the back. There’s an LED True Tone flash on the back. In the United States, there is no SIM tray. In other countries or regions, there’s a SIM tray on the left side that holds a “fourth form factor” (4FF) nano-SIM card. On the bottom, there is a USB-C connector for charging and transferring data.
iPhone 15 Pro
Year introduced: 2023
Capacity: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Colors: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Titanium
Model numbers: A2848 (United States, Puerto Rico), A3101 (Canada, Guam, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and U.S. Virgin Islands), A3104 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), and A3102 (other countries and regions)
Details: The iPhone 15 Pro has a 6.1-inch all-screen Super Retina XDR display with Dynamic Island. The back is textured matte glass, and there’s a contoured-edge titanium band around the frame. The action button is on the upper left side, and the side button is on the right side of the device. There are three cameras on the back: Ultra Wide, Main, and Telephoto. There’s a LiDAR scanner on the back. There’s an LED True Tone flash on the back. In the United States, there is no SIM tray. In other countries or regions, there’s a SIM tray on the left side that holds a “fourth form factor” (4FF) nano-SIM card. On the bottom, there is a USB-C connector for charging and transferring data.
iPhone 15 Plus
Year introduced: 2023
Capacity: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, and pink
Model numbers: A2847 (United States, Puerto Rico), A3093 (Canada, Guam, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and U.S. Virgin Islands), A3096 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), and A3094 (other countries and regions)
Details: The iPhone 15 Plus has a 6.7-inch all-screen Super Retina XDR display with Dynamic Island. The back is color-infused glass, and there’s a contoured-edge anodized aluminum band around the frame. The side button is on the right side of the device. There are two cameras on the back: Ultra Wide and Main. In the United States, there is no SIM tray. In other countries or regions, there’s a SIM tray on the left side that holds a “fourth form factor” (4FF) nano-SIM card. On the bottom, there is a USB-C connector for charging and transferring data.
iPhone 15
Year introduced: 2023
Capacity: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, and pink
Model numbers: A2846 (United States, Puerto Rico), A3089 (Canada, Guam, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and U.S. Virgin Islands), A3092 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), and A3090 (other countries and regions)
Details: The iPhone 15 has a 6.1-inch all-screen Super Retina XDR display with Dynamic Island. The back is color-infused glass, and there’s a contoured-edge anodized aluminum band around the frame. The side button is on the right side of the device. There are two cameras on the back: Ultra Wide and Main. In the United States, there is no SIM tray. In other countries or regions, there’s a SIM tray on the left side that holds a “fourth form factor” (4FF) nano-SIM card. On the bottom, there is a USB-C connector for charging and transferring data.
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Year introduced: 2022
Capacity: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Colors: Silver, gold, space black, deep purple
Model numbers: A2651 (United States, Puerto Rico), A2893 (Canada, Guam, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and U.S. Virgin Islands), A2896 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), A2895 (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia), and A2894 (other countries and regions)
Details: The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch all-screen Super Retina XDR display with Dynamic Island. The back is premium matte glass, and there’s a flat-edge stainless steel band around the frame. The side button is on the right side of the device. There are three cameras on the back: Ultra Wide, Main, and Telephoto. There’s a LiDAR scanner on the back. There’s an LED True Tone flash on the back. In the United States, there is no SIM tray. In other countries or regions, there’s a SIM tray on the left side that holds a “fourth form factor” (4FF) nano-SIM card.
iPhone 14 Pro
Year introduced: 2022
Capacity: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Colors: Silver, gold, space black, deep purple
Model numbers: A2650 (United States, Puerto Rico), A2889 (Canada, Guam, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and U.S. Virgin Islands), A2892 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), A2891 (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia), and A2890 (other countries and regions)
Details: The iPhone 14 Pro has a 6.1-inch all-screen Super Retina XDR display with Dynamic Island. The back is premium matte glass, and there’s a flat-edge stainless steel band around the frame. The side button is on the right side of the device. There are three cameras on the back: Ultra Wide, Main, and Telephoto. There’s a LiDAR scanner on the back. There’s an LED True Tone flash on the back. In the United States, there is no SIM tray. In other countries or regions, there’s a SIM tray on the left side that holds a “fourth form factor” (4FF) nano-SIM card.
iPhone 14 Plus
Year introduced: 2022
Capacity: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Colors: Midnight, starlight, (product) red, blue, purple, yellow
Model numbers: A2632 (United States, Puerto Rico), A2885 (Canada, Guam, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and U.S. Virgin Islands), A2888 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), A2887 (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia), and A2886 (other countries and regions)
Details: The iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7-inch, all-screen Super Retina XDR display. The back is glass, and there’s a flat-edged anodized aluminum band around the frame. The side button is on the right side of the device. There are two cameras on the back: Ultra Wide and Main. In the United States, there is no SIM tray. In other countries or regions, there’s a SIM tray on the left side that holds a “fourth form factor” (4FF) nano-SIM card.
How do I know my iPhone’s storage capacity, serial number, and iOS version?
Once you’ve owned your iPhone for a couple of months, it’s easy to forget all the basic information about the device you purchased. If you’re a longtime iPhone user, all those models might be starting to blur together. Thankfully, you can look it up on your device.
Here’s how to find out your iPhone’s serial number and other information:
- Open Settings.
- Tap General > About.
How to tell how old your iPhone is
Fortunately, you can use your iPhone’s serial number to help you figure out when it was manufactured.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap General > About > Serial Number.
- The fourth character in your serial number will tell you the year your iPhone was manufactured.
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- K/L: 2013
- M/N: 2014
- P/Q: 2015
- R/S: 2016
- T/V: 2017
- W/X: 2018
- Y/Z: 2019
If you’re looking for the basic information about your iPhone, the best place to start is with the Settings app. If the information you require isn’t immediately visible there, you can look it up using either the model or serial numbers of your phone.