Identifying iPhone models


Be sure you have the latest version of iTunes software. To check your iTunes version on a Mac, choose iTunes > Check for Updates. In Windows, choose Help > Check for Updates.
You can tell which iPhone model you have by navigating to Settings > General > About > Model.
iPhone 4 (CDMA model)2011A134916 and 32 GB
 iPhone 4 (GSM model)2010A133216 and 32 GB
iPhone 3GS front and backiPhone 3GS (China)2009A132516 and 32 GB
iPhone 3GS front and backiPhone 3GS2009A130316 and 32 GB
iPhone 3G front and backiPhone 3G (China)2009A13248 and 16 GB
iPhone 3G front and backiPhone 3G2008A12418 and 16 GB
iPhone front and backiPhone2007A12034, 8, and 16 GB

iPhone 4

You can easily identify iPhone 4 by its glass and steel design. iPhone 4 is flat on the front and back and has a stainless steel band around the edges. The volume up and down buttons are marked with a "+" and "-" sign. iPhone 4 (GSM model) has a SIM tray on the right side of the case for holding a micro-SIM card. iPhone 4 (CDMA model) does not have a SIM tray.

iPhone 3GS

You can distinguish iPhone 3GS from iPhone by its plastic case. Additionally, the serial number is no longer on the back case imprint. You'll find the serial number for the iPhone 3GS on the SIM tray. You can distinguish iPhone 3GS from iPhone 3G by the imprint on the back of the phone. The entire imprint on the back of iPhone 3GS is bright silver (not just the Apple logo).
iPhone 3GS dimensions
Back of iPhone 3GSiPhone 3GS SIM tray

iPhone 3G

You can distinguish iPhone 3G from iPhone by its plastic case. Additionally, the serial number is no longer on the back case imprint. You'll find the serial number for the iPhone 3G on the SIM tray. The imprint on the back of the phone has a faded look. Only the Apple logo is bright silver.
iPhone 3G dimensions
Back of iPhone 3GSiPhone 3G SIM tray

iPhone

You can easily identify iPhone by the metal case and the serial number etched on the back.
Original iPhone dimensions

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