Identify Your iPhone Handset If You Are Unsure
Apple has produced a wide range of mobile smartphones over the years and the trend looks set to continue. From the original 3G released in 2008/09 right through to the latest iPhone 17 family and iPhone Air, this has been one of the most successful smartphone families ever made. Cutting-edge technical features, ease of use and instantly recognisable styling have kept Apple at the top of the market. That success has driven a vibrant trade in second-hand handsets, and with so many models passing through repair shops we regularly see customers who aren't entirely sure which model they're working on. We've put together the guide below to help you identify any iPhone at a glance, and we'll keep adding to it as new models are released.
If you're unsure which Apple handset you have, find it in the cards below to confirm the model number and year. Once identified, our complete range of replacement parts and spares for the entire iPhone family is available here.
iPhone 17, iPhone Air & iPhone 16e (2025)
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A3257 — A3525 — A3526 — A3527
6.9" display, aluminium unibody, triple-camera plateau, Dynamic Island, USB-C.
iPhone 17 Pro
A3256 — A3522 — A3523 — A3524
6.3" display, aluminium unibody, triple-camera plateau, Dynamic Island, USB-C.
iPhone 17
A3258 — A3519 — A3520 — A3521
6.3" display, anodised aluminium frame, dual rear camera, Dynamic Island, USB-C.
iPhone Air
A3260 — A3516 — A3517 — A3518
6.5" display, titanium frame, ultra-thin 5.64mm body, single rear camera, USB-C.
iPhone 16e
A3212 — A3408 — A3409 — A3410
6.1" display, flat-edged aluminium frame, single rear camera, Action button, USB-C.
iPhone 16 Family (2024)
iPhone 16 Pro Max
A3084 — A3295 — A3296 — A3297
6.9" display, titanium frame, triple camera with LiDAR, Camera Control button.
iPhone 16 Pro
A3083 — A3292 — A3293 — A3294
6.3" display, titanium frame, triple camera with LiDAR, Camera Control button.
iPhone 16 Plus
A3082 — A3289 — A3290 — A3291
6.7" display, anodised aluminium frame, dual vertical rear camera, Action + Camera Control buttons.
iPhone 16
A3081 — A3286 — A3287 — A3288
6.1" display, anodised aluminium frame, dual vertical rear camera, Action + Camera Control buttons.
iPhone 15 Family (2023)
iPhone 15 Pro Max
A2849 — A3105 — A3106 — A3108
6.7" display, titanium frame, triple camera with 5x tetraprism telephoto, Action button, USB-C.
iPhone 15 Pro
A2848 — A3101 — A3102 — A3104
6.1" display, titanium frame, triple camera with LiDAR, Action button, USB-C.
iPhone 15 Plus
A2847 — A3093 — A3094 — A3096
6.7" display, colour-infused glass back, aluminium frame, Dynamic Island, USB-C.
iPhone 15
A2846 — A3089 — A3090 — A3092
6.1" display, colour-infused glass back, aluminium frame, Dynamic Island, USB-C.
iPhone 14 Family & iPhone SE 3rd Gen (2022)
iPhone 14 Pro Max
A2651 — A2893 — A2894 — A2895 — A2896
6.7" display, stainless steel frame, first model with Dynamic Island, triple camera with LiDAR.
iPhone 14 Pro
A2650 — A2889 — A2890 — A2891 — A2892
6.1" display, stainless steel frame, first model with Dynamic Island, triple camera with LiDAR.
iPhone 14 Plus
A2632 — A2885 — A2886 — A2887 — A2888
6.7" display, anodised aluminium frame, notch design, dual rear camera, Lightning port.
iPhone 14
A2649 — A2881 — A2882 — A2883 — A2884
6.1" display, anodised aluminium frame, notch design, dual rear camera, Lightning port.
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
A2595 — A2782 — A2783 — A2784 — A2785
4.7" display, classic Home button with Touch ID, single rear camera, 5G, Lightning port.
iPhone 13 Family (2021)
iPhone 13 Pro Max
A2484 — A2641 — A2643 — A2644 — A2645
6.7" ProMotion display, stainless steel frame, triple camera with LiDAR, diagonal lens arrangement.
iPhone 13 Pro
A2483 — A2636 — A2638 — A2639 — A2640
6.1" ProMotion display, stainless steel frame, triple camera with LiDAR, diagonal lens arrangement.
iPhone 13
A2482 — A2631 — A2633 — A2634 — A2635
6.1" display, aluminium frame, smaller notch than iPhone 12, dual diagonal rear cameras.
iPhone 13 mini
A2481 — A2626 — A2628 — A2629 — A2630
5.4" display, aluminium frame, smaller notch, dual diagonal rear cameras, compact form.
iPhone 12 Family & iPhone SE 2nd Gen (2020)
iPhone 12 Pro Max
A2342 — A2410 — A2411 — A2412
6.7" display, flat-edge stainless steel frame, triple camera with LiDAR, first MagSafe iPhone.
iPhone 12 Pro
A2341 — A2406 — A2407 — A2408
6.1" display, flat-edge stainless steel frame, triple camera with LiDAR, MagSafe.
iPhone 12
A2172 — A2402 — A2403 — A2404
6.1" display, flat-edge aluminium frame, dual diagonal cameras, MagSafe, 5G.
iPhone 12 mini
A2176 — A2398 — A2399 — A2400
5.4" display, flat-edge aluminium frame, smallest 5G iPhone, dual diagonal cameras.
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
A2275 — A2296 — A2298
4.7" display, classic Home button with Touch ID, single rear camera, A13 chip, Lightning port.
iPhone 11 Family (2019)
iPhone 11 Pro Max
A2161 — A2218 — A2220
6.5" Super Retina XDR OLED display, stainless steel frame, triple square camera array.
iPhone 11 Pro
A2160 — A2215 — A2217
5.8" Super Retina XDR OLED display, stainless steel frame, triple square camera array.
iPhone 11
A2111 — A2221 — A2223
6.1" Liquid Retina LCD display, aluminium frame, dual square camera array.
iPhone XS, XS Max & XR (2018)
iPhone XS Max
A1921 — A2101 — A2102 — A2103 — A2104
6.5" Super Retina OLED display, stainless steel frame, dual vertical rear camera.
iPhone XS
A1920 — A2097 — A2098 — A2099 — A2100
5.8" Super Retina OLED display, stainless steel frame, dual vertical rear camera.
iPhone XR
A1984 — A2105 — A2106 — A2107 — A2108
6.1" Liquid Retina LCD display, aluminium frame, single rear camera, six colour options.
iPhone X & iPhone 8 (2017)
iPhone X
A1865 — A1901 — A1902
5.8" Super Retina OLED display, first iPhone with Face ID and edge-to-edge screen.
iPhone 8 Plus
A1864 — A1897 — A1898
5.5" display, glass back, Home button with Touch ID, dual rear camera, wireless charging.
iPhone 8
A1863 — A1905 — A1906
4.7" display, glass back, Home button with Touch ID, single rear camera, wireless charging.
iPhone 7 & iPhone SE 1st Gen (2016)
iPhone 7 Plus
A1661 — A1784 — A1785
5.5" display, aluminium back, solid-state Home button, first dual-camera iPhone, no 3.5mm jack.
iPhone 7
A1660 — A1778 — A1779
4.7" display, aluminium back, solid-state Home button, single rear camera, no 3.5mm jack.
iPhone SE (1st gen)
A1723 — A1662 — A1724
4" display, iPhone 5s body shape with iPhone 6s internals, Home button with Touch ID.
iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 & Earlier Models
iPhone 6s Plus
A1634 — A1687 — A1699
5.5" display, aluminium back with laser-etched "S", 3D Touch, 12 MP rear camera.
iPhone 6s
A1633 — A1688 — A1700
4.7" display, aluminium back with laser-etched "S", 3D Touch, 12 MP rear camera.
iPhone 6 Plus
A1522 — A1524 — A1593
5.5" display, first large-screen iPhone, curved aluminium back, Home button with Touch ID.
iPhone 6
A1549 — A1586 — A1589
4.7" display, curved aluminium back, Home button with Touch ID, 8 MP rear camera.
iPhone 5s
A1453 — A1457 — A1518 — A1528 — A1530 — A1533
4" display, first iPhone with Touch ID and 64-bit chip, anodised aluminium back.
iPhone 5c
A1456 — A1507 — A1516 — A1529 — A1532
4" display, hard-coated polycarbonate plastic back, five colour options.
iPhone 5
A1428 — A1429 — A1442
4" display, first iPhone with Lightning port, aluminium back, taller form factor.
iPhone 4s
A1431 — A1387
3.5" Retina display, glass front and back, stainless steel band, first Siri-capable iPhone.
iPhone 4
A1349 — A1332
3.5" Retina display, glass front and back, stainless steel band, FaceTime camera.
iPhone 3GS
A1325 — A1303
3.5" display, plastic back with shiny silver imprint, video recording capability.
iPhone 3G
A1324 — A1241
3.5" display, plastic back with matte imprint, first 3G-capable iPhone, App Store launch model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out which iPhone model I have?
On the device, open Settings > General > About. The model name (for example, "iPhone 15 Pro") appears towards the top of the list. Tap the "Model Number" row and it will switch from a part number (starting with "M") to the Apple A-number (starting with "A", such as A3102 or A2649). Match that A-number against the cards above to confirm the exact regional variant. For iPhone 7 and earlier, the A-number is also etched onto the back cover of the device, near the bottom.
Where is the iPhone model number located on the device?
It depends on the generation. For iPhone 8 and all later models, Apple stopped printing the model number on the back of the device, so you'll need to check Settings > General > About. For iPhone 7 and earlier, the model number is etched onto the rear casing in small text near the bottom. On iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus and the original SE, the number may also appear on the nano-SIM tray when ejected.
What does the "A" number on my iPhone actually mean?
The A-number (for example, A2649 or A3258) is Apple's internal model identifier. Each iPhone generation has multiple A-numbers because Apple sells different regional variants — typically separate models for the United States, Canada/Japan, China mainland and "rest of world" — each tuned to different cellular bands and network standards. For repair purposes, all regional variants of the same iPhone generation are functionally identical and accept the same replacement parts. The A-number is what distinguishes a US iPhone 14 (A2649) from a UK iPhone 14 (A2882), but the screen, battery and back cover are the same component.
Can I use replacement parts from one iPhone model in another?
In almost all cases, no. iPhone screens, batteries, back covers, charging ports and camera modules are designed for specific models and are not cross-compatible between generations. An iPhone 14 screen will not fit an iPhone 13 or iPhone 15, even though the devices look similar. Within the same generation, however, parts are compatible across regional variants — every iPhone 14, regardless of A-number, uses the same physical components. Always confirm the model name first using the guide above, and check the A-number if you have multiple regional variants passing through the workshop.
For replacement parts and accessories covering the full iPhone family, visit our complete iPhone parts category. To see our range of replacement parts for other smartphone brands, view our mobile phone parts section.
