How to find the model number for your iPhone

For the past two years, Apple's iPhone line has been sporting glass backs devoid of any of the old legal warnings or information — at least in the United States. But that can make it harder to find out things like your iPhone's model number. Since different iPhone models support different carriers and bands around the world, if you're planning to use your iPhone in other countries, if you're interested in CDMA (Verizon/Sprint) compatibility, or you just prefer Qualcomm or Intel modems, it's important information to know.

Here's how to find it.

• What iPhone models are there?
• How do you find your iPhone model number?
• How to find all the regulatory information for your iPhone

What iPhone models are there?

Each model iPhone has a different number and iPhone's made for different carriers will have different models.

Apple maintains a list of all iPhone XS carriers and bands on Apple.com. The models are:

• Model A1920 (GSM) — AT&T/T-Mobile
• Model A1920 (CDMA) — Verizon/Sprint (Qualcomm)
• Model A2097 — Int'l
• Model A2098 — NTT DOCOMO
• Model A2100 — China Mobile
• Model A1920 — China Mobile Hong Kong

Apple maintains a list of all iPhone XS Max carriers and bands on Apple.com. The models are:

• Model A1921 (GSM) — AT&T/T-Mobile
• Model A1921 (CDMA) — Verizon/Sprint (Qualcomm)
• Model A2101 — Int'l
• Model A2102 - NTT DOCOMO
• Model A2104 — China Mobile
• Model A2104 — China Mobile Hong Kong

Apple maintains a list of all iPhone XR carriers and bands on Apple.com. The models are:

• Model A1984 (GSM) — AT&T/T-Mobile
• Model A1984 (CDMA) — Verizon/Sprint (Qualcomm)
• Model A2105 — Int'l
• Model A2106 — NTT DOCOMO
• Model A2108 - China Mobile/Hong Kong

Apple maintains a list of all iPhone X carriers and bands on Apple.com. The models are:

• Model A1865 (GSM)
• Model A1865 (CDMA) — Verizon/Sprint (Qualcomm)
• Model A1901 (GSM) — AT&T/T-Mobile
• Model A1902 (GSM) — NT DOCOMO

Apple maintains a list of all iPhone 8 carriers and bands on Apple.com. The models are:

• Model A1863 (GSM)
• Model A1863 (CDMA) — Verizon/Sprint (Qualcomm)
• Model A1905 — AT&T/T-Mobile
• Model A1906 — NT DOCOMO

• Model A1864 (GSM)
• Model A1864 (CDMA) — Verizon/Sprint (Qualcomm)
• Model A1897— AT&T/T-Mobile
• Model A1898 — NT DOCOMO

What iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models are there?

Apple maintains a list of all iPhone 7 carriers and bands on Apple.com. The models are:

• Model A1660 (GSM)
• Model A1660 (CDMA) — Verizon/Sprint (Qualcomm)
• Model A1778 — AT&T/T-Mobile
• Model A1779 (CDMA) — NT DOCOMO
• Model A1780 — China Mobile

• Model A1661 (GSM)
• Model A1661 (CDMA) — Verizon/Sprint (Qualcomm)
• Model A1784 — AT&T/T-Mobile
• Model A1785 (CDMA) — NT DOCOMO
• Model A1786 — China Mobile

How do you find your iPhone model number?

Because, in some regions including the U.S., Apple doesn't prints model numbers and other information on the backs of iPhone devices that have a glass backside, you now have to look elsewhere to find it. You have two options:

1. Pop out the SIM card tray and read the fine print.
2. Look it up in iOS.

If you happen to have your SIM card tray out, you can look there. Otherwise, this isn't very convenient.

1. Insert a SIM Card Removal Tool into the SIM Card pin slot on your iPhone.
2. Push in to pop out the tray.
3. Hold the tray up to bright light. Use a magnifier if you need to.

If you just want the model number, you can get it quickly.

1. Launch Settings.
2. Tap on General.
3. Tap on About.
4. Tap on Model to switch from the part number to the actual model number.

How to find all the regulatory information for your iPhone in iOS

If you want all the regulatory information, including the model number right up top, you can get that with just a couple more taps.

1. Launch Settings.
2. Tap on General.
3. Tap on About.
4. Tap on Legal.
5. Tap on Regulatory.

Any other questions about iPhone, model or otherwise?

If you have any other questions, comments, or tips, drop them below!

Updated November 2018: Updated for latest model iPhones.