How does an iPhone PCT differ from one purchased in the USA, Europe or Asia?

Manufacturers of popular smartphones often use the services of several component suppliers to ensure high demand for new products. Different factories can produce memory modules, batteries, cameras and even processors. This situation is most noticeable when we talk about Apple and Samsung devices. For example, the discontinued Galaxy Note 7 had batteries made by Samsung and Amperex Technology Limited, and cameras made by Samsung and Sony. In the case of Apple, the situation is similar; the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have Intel and Qualcomm modems installed, and memory modules also differ depending on the model. In theory, users should not know about components from different manufacturers, but due to the increased interest in popular flagships, such features most often become public knowledge. For the majority of buyers, the use of different components does not play any role. It is unlikely that there are many people who want to guess by serial numbers whether it is a “good” batch or a “bad” one, but possible differences are still worth taking into account.

Pay attention to the modem module and LTE speed

iPhone 7 models are equipped with different GSM modules: Intel XMM7360 (A1778 and A1784) and Qualcomm MDM9564M (A1660 and A1661).

The Intel modem is found in most iPhone 7s, including those officially sold in Russia (A1778 and A1784). It is not only included in American ones. The Intel module does not support operation in the CDMA range and has a 30% lower speed when transmitting data over LTE.

The Qualcomm modem is found in the American iPhone 7 (A1660 and A1661). It is slightly faster and more powerful on LTE networks.

We have already conducted a comparative analysis of different models and talked about the differences in the speed of the wireless connection. As a result, the Intel modem actually turned out to be worse than the Qualcomm module, but in real use the difference is unnoticeable.

It turns out that the American iPhone 7 will work with LTE a little faster than all the others.

Bottom line: you need the fastest possible LTE - look for American models A1660 and A1661 on sale.

By model number

First, we’ll find out how to check the iPhone model without turning it on. Each iPhone belongs to a specific family of Apple smartphones, which differ from each other in year of manufacture, memory capacity, color and the presence or absence of functional components for different regions of sale. The hidden capabilities of the iPhone are hidden in every version of the smartphone.

The model code is indicated on the back cover of the smartphone and on the box after the word “Model”. By typing these characters into any search engine, you can find the model name. A list of codes that are found in Russia is given below when describing the differences between each of the iPhones.

Warranty service in Russia - only for PCT

Apple's official position is as follows: in Russia only models A1778 and A1784 .

You often give arguments in the comments from other sources and with reference to friends/acquaintances in the SC. However, in order to “talk” the craftsmen into accepting other models for free repairs, a lot of effort will be required. Cases when A1660 and A1661 are repaired under warranty in Russia are rather an exception to the rule.

Bottom line: if you don’t want problems with the warranty, take the A1778 and A1784.

Determining your iPhone model using iTunes

Another way to find out your iPhone model is iTunes. To use this method, connect your iPhone to your computer and launch iTunes. An icon of the connected device will appear in the upper left corner of the iTunes window; click it to go to the iPhone settings.

As a result, a page will appear on which you can find out the iPhone model, the capacity of its built-in memory, serial number and other similar information.

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What are the limitations of iPhones from Japan, the UAE and Europe?

iPhone models from these countries may have issues and limitations that you need to be aware of. Be careful.

Japan: another payment module is the shutter sound. iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models sold in Japan (A1779 and A1785) are equipped with FeliCa for payments and transfers via Apple Pay. Such models may not work correctly with domestic payment terminals. And in Japanese smartphones, you cannot turn off the shutter sound in the Camera application.

UAE: FaceTime disabled. iPhone models sold in the UAE have a different restriction. You can't activate FaceTime on them. This feature is not available due to local regulations.

EU countries: to pass certification in European countries, the sound output from the gadget through headphones should not be louder than 80 dB. Standards in other countries usually limit this indicator to 100-110 dB.

In all cases, changing the region or flashing the device will not help. It is not possible to disable these restrictions. So be careful, especially if you buy the phone second-hand.

What models should I buy for Russia?

Of course, the ideal option would be to buy an A1778 or A1784 - there will be no hassles at all with them. On the other hand, if you can buy a cheaper iPhone for another region, and you agree to buy an additional charging adapter or put up with the lack of Facetime, then buy it - it will work fine.

However, you can buy an iPhone 7 inexpensively in Russia. Compare prices when ordering an iPhone 7 from the USA and when purchasing from Mobiate.

USA: $650 for iPhone 7 32 GB + $50-100 shipping. Total: $700 or 40,000-43,000 rubles. You will have to wait about a month.
Mobiat: 35,000 rubles. Delivery on the day of order or the next, one-year guarantee from our store.

The numbers speak for themselves, don't they? If you have any questions or doubts, please call us or request a call back. We will be happy to tell you everything in detail!

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How can I tell which country my iPhone is from?

Information about the country is carried by the last two Latin letters in your model code. You can find the code on the box or in the “Settings - General - About this device” menu.

What do the letters next to the model number mean:

A – Canada AB – Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt AE – Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, B – Great Britain and Ireland BG – Bulgaria BR – Brazil BT – Great Britain BZ – Brazil C – Canada CH – China CI – Paraguay CM – Hungary, Croatia CR – Croatia CS – Slovakia, Czech Republic CN – Slovakia СZ – Czech Republic D, DM – Germany DN – Austria, Germany, Netherlands E – Mexico EE – Estonia EL – Estonia, Latvia ER – Ireland ET – Estonia F – France FB – France, Luxembourg FD – Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland FN – Indonesia FS – Finland GB – Greece GH – Hungary GP – Portugal GR – Greece HB – Israel HC – Hungary, Bulgaria HN – India IP – Italy J, JP – Japan IP – Portugal, Italy ID – Indonesia K – Sweden KH – South Korea, China KN – Denmark and Norway KS – Finland and Sweden LA – Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, El Salvador, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico LE – Argentina LL – USA LP – Poland LT – Lithuania LV – Latvia LZ – Paraguay, Chile and Uruguay MG – Hungary MM – Montenegro, Albania and Macedonia MY – Malaysia ND – Netherlands NF – Belgium, France , Luxembourg, Portugal PA – Indonesia PK – Poland, Finland PL, PM – Poland PO – Portugal PP – Philippines PY – Spain QB – Russia QN – Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Norway QL – Spain, Italy, Portugal RO – Romania RP – Russia RR – Russia, Moldova RS, RU – Russia RM – Russia, Kazakhstan RK – Kazakhstan SE – Serbia SL – Slovakia SO – South Africa SU – Ukraine T – Italy TA – Taiwan TH – Thailand TU – Turkey TY – Italy VN – Vietnam X – Australia, New Zealand Y – Spain ZA – Singapore ZD – Luxembourg, Austria, Belgium, Monaco, Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland ZG – Denmark ZO – Great Britain ZP – Hong Kong and Macau ZQ – Jamaica

Differences iPhone 7 A1660, A1778, A1661, A1784

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Other nuances

iPhone 7 with minimal storage has slower storage speeds than models with larger storage. This is noticeable both in synthetic tests and when simply copying a large amount of data to the device.

The conclusion is simple: if you don’t want to get a limited iPhone, pay attention to the country for which it is intended. Or take the official Russian one. Read the model number and make the right choice.

Thanks to all commentators for the clarifications.

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As a result

It is important to understand that when purchasing a device, the ultimate truth in matters of warranty and service will be the legislation of the Russian Federation, and the rules of Apple, published in writing in the information section of the official website. Any other information read on the Internet, even with reference to a certain “senior manager from Ireland,” has nothing to do with the real state of affairs. Having a broken iPhone in your hands for the markets of the USA, China, Hong Kong and Puerto Rico, you can show articles from the Internet to representatives of an authorized service center as much as you like, accuse them of deception and not wanting to repair your device, but the result will be the same - repair at your own expense .