Often, when calling our service center about a broken iPhone, people do not know what specific model they have (maybe an iPhone 4, or maybe an iPhone 4S or 4C). For Murmansk iPhone owners who do not know exactly what iPhone they have, in this information material we have provided information on how to identify the iPhone model by its number and other characteristics. The information is given from the “fresh” models to the “older” ones. Also in this article we have provided the main characteristics of the currently existing iPhone models.
iPhone 6
Year of manufacture: 2014
Memory capacity: 16, 64 and 128 GB Colors: milky grey, silver, gold
Model number on the back of the case:
· A1549 (GSM model);
· A1549 (CDMA model);
· A1586.
Additional information: the display diagonal is 4.7 inches. Front panel: flat and glass with rounded edges. Back panel: anodized aluminum. The Sleep/Wake button is located on the right side of the device. The Home button is equipped with a Touch ID sensor. On the back of the case there is a True Tone LED flash, and on the right side there is a SIM card tray for fourth form factor (4FF) or Nano-SIM cards. The IMEI number is engraved on the back panel.
What is their difference?
In general, the technical characteristics of both new six models are not fundamentally different. A comparative review shows almost identical parameters and functionality. But the noticeable difference in size technologically determines some differences. Still, even logically, the models clearly consume resources differently.
1. So, among the obvious differences, the first are, of course, the dimensions of 158.1 × 77.8 × 7.1 mm – the “plus” version, versus 138 × 67 × 6.9 mm for the “six” version.
It’s only convenient to hold a 4.7-inch model in one hand; six plus is unlikely, especially if a person has a miniature hand. In addition, the streamlined and slippery sides of smartphones provoke frequent falls from hands, so we recommend that you immediately buy a case. Since repair work to replace cracked glass will not be cheap.
And here’s how both models look when placed in jeans pockets. Let's face it - the Apple iPhone 6 Plus is clearly not designed to be carried like this - a sure candidate for falling or theft.
2. The 5.5-inch display 6 plus provides a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, with a low density of 401 pixels per inch. And the resolution of the 4.7-inch six is reasonably lower - 1334x750 pixels, 326 pixels/inch. These indicators are quite “average” compared to competing analogues, but visually, you will not see this difference. In general, a review of any information on the first one, of course, is much better and is perceived more pleasantly.
3. And for such a special type of device, which are falets, the battery life and battery capacity play a key role. According to reviews from active Apple iPhone 6 Plus users, about 10% of the battery charge remains even with merciless use. Below is an overview of the operating time in different modes.
From the data provided by the manufacturer, we can conclude that the iPhone 6 Plus gives the owner a long operating time without additional charging. Few devices currently on the market can boast of such indicators. A comparative review with the main competitors shows the advanced position of the Apple iPhone 6 Plus. Why the developers cut the capacity of the iPhone 6 so much and didn’t make its battery more powerful remains a mystery.
4. The iPhone Plus version is also equipped with optical image stabilization, which is not present in the six. Therefore, the photo and video materials produced by its camera are of very high quality, not blurry and clearer, just like when using a tripod. And thanks to the support of high-precision, 43-megapixel panoramic photography, it can create a full overview of landscapes or rooms.
It is clear that the iPhone 6 fits better in the hand and is more familiar to the average user. Although, it is worth noting that many, having personally held or used the iPhone 6 Plus, now cannot look at smaller models without irony - this is a completely different review and perception of information.
iPhone 6 Plus
Year of manufacture: 2014
Memory capacity: 16, 64 and 128 GB Colors: milky grey, silver, gold
Model number on the back of the case:
· A1522 (GSM model);
· A1522 (CDMA model);
· A1524.
Additional information: the display diagonal is 5.5 inches. Front panel: glass with rounded edges. Back panel: anodized aluminum. The Sleep/Wake button is located on the right side of the device. The Home button is equipped with a Touch ID sensor. On the back of the case there is a True Tone LED flash, and on the right side there is a SIM card tray for fourth form factor (4FF) or Nano-SIM cards. The IMEI number is engraved on the back panel.
What are the “sixes”?
The first thing that pleased the newcomers was their elegant design, with the thinnest and at the same time largest “diagonally” body in the entire history of Apple. No matter how Jobs opposed this at the time, the market inexorably dictates its demands. A review of competing smartphones confirms this - users want phablets. And finally, this time has come for Cupertino.
The one-piece aluminum alloy body, with titanium inclusions - for greater strength - looks very solid. And even the design-forced thin plastic inserts under the antennas do not spoil the overall effect.
The larger screen provides an excellent overview of any video files and games, unchanged when viewed from different angles. A special anti-reflective coating ensures a fairly bright display, even in the blinding sun outside. In addition to this, there is also an oleophobic coating, thanks to which fingerprints are almost invisible on the monitor, and they are much easier to remove.
The built-in light sensor automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the surrounding environment. Adjusts the display on the screen, both during the day and in the evening.
To make the operation of the significantly increased dimensions of the “sixes” more convenient, Cupertino technologists developed and installed the “Reachability” function. This option makes it easier to reach the top half of the large screen. To activate it, just touch the Home button twice, and the top part of the menu moves down. Now you can reach everything even with one hand.
Both iPhone 6 models are equipped with a 64-bit processor - A8, equipped with two cores. It works faster than its predecessor, and at the same time consumes significantly less energy. And in view of the higher costs of providing a large, bright display, this could not come at a better time.
The single-core motion processor, M8, takes on some of the important work without overloading the main A8. It ensures stable operation of a mass of built-in sensors, the readings of which it instantly reads, processes in real time and provides to the owner.
Apple fans - gamers also received proprietary Metal technology, which makes the game picture unusually real, thanks to three-dimensional display. The outstanding graphics, with excellent detail and incredibly cool visual effects, are beyond praise.
In the future, Metal promises scope for the creativity of programmers - in creating “heavy” games adapted for the iPhone that simply crash on the gadgets of their closest competitors. So in this regard, there is no end to the work.
True, the volume of RAM leaves much to be desired; in the sixth version only 1 GB is provided. But the proprietary iOS operating system, version 8, correctly “tailored” for this resource, shows surprisingly high performance results. Everything works like clockwork.
The user can choose the volume of internal memory at his discretion: 16, 64 or 128 GB. The price difference between them is one hundred and two hundred dollars, respectively (based on the smallest one - 16 GB). But it is clear that the version with 16 gigabytes of ROM at the present time looks like something, well, not at all serious. Yes, and iOS 8, after installation, takes up a good half of the memory, and if you take into account its inevitable updates, it’s not fun at all. It was logical to start with at least 32 GB. The only way out is to store part of the data in the proprietary iCloud cloud - up to 5 GB of space is provided free of charge.
The battery capacity of the models is very different. So, in the iPhone 6 it is only 1810 mAh, and in the iPhone 6 Plus it is already about 2915 mAh. On the one hand, such a run-up is understandable and explainable - the large screen of the plus version definitely requires more energy to operate. But the battery capacity of the six simply does not stand up to criticism - the number one complaint of active users is: “There is not enough charge until the end of the day!” Although the manufacturer claims that it has successfully optimized software and energy consumption, it is still not enough.
The average battery charging time is two hours.
The camera has not changed much compared to the previous one - 5 s. The same eight pixels, with a five-element lens and a dual-LED flash (it can be used as a flashlight). Supports autofocus with Focus Pixels, continuous and panoramic shooting (the latter can be expanded to forty-three megapixels).
The 1.2 MP front selfie camera also remains unchanged.
The unique Touch ID service, with the function of reading the owner’s fingerprints integrated into the Home button to unlock the device, guarantees the security of the information stored on it.
In addition to choosing diagonally, when buying a smartphone, we recommend that you pay attention to whether this model recognizes the types of frequencies used in our LTE networks. Among those presented this time by the manufacturer, we can list A1549, A1586, A1522 and A1524. They differ in the list of supported LTE operating bands. In turn, the iPhone 6 has modifications - A1549 and A1586; and iPhone 6 Plus - A1522 and A1524.
Versions A1549 / A1522 - adapted for users from America and Canada. They are supplied with a different type of charger from ours, created to US standards. Therefore, if you purchased your iPhone in the states, you will need a special adapter.
A1586/A1524 - created specifically for European and Asian consumers. The Plus model, SIM-Free format, based on A1524 will work correctly with mobile operators in our country. Additionally, the A1524 is supported in Europe and Asia, including countries such as China, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, Germany, and the UK.
Therefore, when buying your iPhone in America or on a trading platform like Amazon or eBay, pay attention to the “Cellular communications” item in the description. Take A1586 or A1524 - to be sure. A modification based on A1549 or A1522 recognizes 16 frequency bands of 4G LTE networks, and A1586 with A1524 recognizes 20 LTE (4G) bands:
This does not mean that the A1586/A1524 version is better, just that it will probably work with operators in most countries. They are no different in functionality and features, and the American version is cheaper. Just with A1586/A1524 you can fully enjoy all the benefits of wonderful smartphones from Apple in almost any country in the world.
Here is an excellent - simple and informative sign.
As you can see, models based on A1586 and A1524 are supported by all leading domestic cellular operators.
iPhone 5s
Year of manufacture: 2013
Memory capacity: 16, 32 and 64 GB Colors: milky grey, silver, gold
Model number on the back of the case:
· A1533, A1457 or A1530: iPhone 5s (GSM model);
· A1533 or A1453: iPhone 5s (CDMA model);
· A1518, A1528 or A1530: iPhone 5s (GSM model, China).
Front panel: flat and glass. Back panel: anodized aluminum. The Home button is equipped with a Touch ID sensor. On the back of the case there is a True Tone LED flash, and on the right side there is a SIM card tray for fourth form factor (4FF) or Nano-SIM cards. The IMEI number is engraved on the back panel.
iPhone 5c
Year of manufacture: 2013
Memory capacity: 8, 16 and 32 GB Colors: white, blue, pink, green and yellow
Model number on the back of the case:
· A1532, A1507 or A1529: iPhone 5c (GSM model);
· A1532 or A1456: iPhone 5c (CDMA model);
· A1516, A1526 or A1529: iPhone 5c (GSM model, China).
Front panel: flat and glass. Back panel: hard polycarbonate (plastic). On the right side there is a SIM card tray for cards of the fourth form factor (4FF) or Nano-SIM. The IMEI number is engraved on the back panel.
iPhone 5
Year of manufacture: 2012
Memory capacity: 16, 32 and 64 GB Colors: black and white
Model number on the back of the case:
· A1428: iPhone 5 (GSM model);
· A1429: iPhone 5 (GSM and CDMA models);
· A1442: iPhone 5 (CDMA model, China).
Front panel: flat and glass. Back panel: anodized aluminum. On the right side there is a SIM card tray for cards of the fourth form factor (4FF) or Nano-SIM. The IMEI number is engraved on the back panel.
iPhone 4s
Year of manufacture: 2011
Memory capacity: 8, 16, 32 and 64 GB Colors: black and white
Model number on the back of the case:
· A1431: iPhone 4s (GSM model, China);
· A1387: iPhone 4s (CDMA model);
· A1387: iPhone 4s (GSM model).
Front and back panels: flat and glass, with stainless steel trim around the edges. The volume control buttons are marked with “+” and “–” signs. On the right side there is a SIM card tray for third form factor (3FF) or Micro-SIM cards.
Performance and Memory
Cupertino engineers are renowned for their chip design skills, creating the most powerful and energy-efficient processors. The iPhone A1387 has a proprietary dual-core Apple A5 processor with a clock frequency of 1000 megahertz. The graphics platform is the PowerVR video subsystem, which has proven itself to be the fastest among its competitors, which is why phones from California are the best gaming gadgets.
Also under the hood of the smartphone there was room for 512 megabytes of RAM. By today's standards, such a volume seems ridiculous; thanks to careful optimization, the manufacturer has achieved a high level of performance and a low threshold for unloading applications from memory. Both factors have a positive impact on the objective user experience.
The amount of main memory varies from 8 to 64 gigabytes depending on the model. Traditionally, there is no slot for a flash card due to the low speed of such cards and their unreliability.
iPhone 4
Year of manufacture: 2010 (GSM), 2011 (CDMA)
Memory capacity: 8, 16 and 32 GB Colors: black and white
Model number on the back of the case:
· A1349: iPhone 4 (CDMA model);
· A1332: iPhone 4 (GSM model).
Front and back panels: flat and glass, with stainless steel trim around the edges. The volume control buttons are marked with “+” and “–” signs. On the right side there is a SIM card tray for third form factor (3FF) or Micro-SIM cards. The CDMA model does not have a SIM card tray.
iPhone 3GS
Year of manufacture: 2009
Memory capacity: 8, 16 and 32 GB Colors: black and white
Model number on the back of the case:
· A1325: iPhone 3GS (China);
· A1303: iPhone 3GS.
The back panel of the case is made of plastic. The engraving on the back of the case is as bright and light silver as the Apple logo. On the top side there is a SIM card tray for cards of the second form factor (2FF) or Mini-SIM. The serial number is printed on the SIM card tray.
Using iTunes
It remains to talk about one more way to check which iPhone you have in your hands. If you can connect to a computer with iTunes, then the task is simplified:
- connect your smartphone to your PC and wait for synchronization.
- On the “Overview” tab, the name of the iPhone model will be displayed in the header of the phone information block.
iPhone 3G
Year of manufacture: 2008, 2009 (China)
Memory capacity: 8 and 16 GB
Model number on the back of the case:
· A1324: iPhone 3G (China);
· A1241: iPhone 3G.
The back panel of the case is made of plastic. The engraving on the back of the phone is less vibrant than the Apple logo above it. On the top side there is a SIM card tray for cards of the second form factor (2FF) or Mini-SIM. The serial number is printed on the SIM card tray.
Determining iPhone model by number
This is also a fairly simple method; on each iPhone, iPad or iPod model there is a small text on the back panel, among which you can find the model number. It looks like this: Model AXXXX
, where XXXX is the model of your device. Next you will find a table with all generations of iPhone, where its model is written next to each one, just compare the number with what is written on the body of your phone. You can also familiarize yourself with the detailed technical characteristics of all phone models.
