You can figure out what type of iPhone you have in a few seconds using the Settings app, the model number on the device, or your Apple ID list of devices.

Check in Settings (easiest)

If the phone turns on, this is the fastest way.

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General → About.
  3. Look for:
    • Model Name – it will say something like iPhone 12 , iPhone 14 Pro Max , etc.
 * **Model Number** – tap it once if needed; it will change to something that starts with **A** (for example, A2649).
  1. If you only see a model number (Axxxx), you can match that code to Apple’s official list of models on their support site to see the exact iPhone type.

In most recent iOS versions, the Model Name line already tells you your exact iPhone type without needing to look anything up.

Check the physical phone (if it won’t turn on)

If the phone is dead, locked, or not set up, the printed model number can still tell you what it is.

  • On older iPhones (7 and earlier) :
    • Look at the back of the phone near the bottom; the small text includes a model number like A1660 or A1522.
  • On iPhone 8 and newer :
    • Use a pin to remove the SIM tray.
    • Shine a bright light into the slot and look for the tiny A‑number (for example, A2483) printed inside.
  • Then, match that A‑number to an online list of iPhone models (Apple Support and many repair guides publish full tables).

Use your Apple ID devices list

If you are signed into iCloud or Apple ID, your account usually shows the exact iPhone model name.

  • On the same iPhone (if accessible):
    1. Open Settings.
    2. Tap your name at the top.
    3. Scroll down to the list of devices; tap your iPhone to see its model and other details.
  • On another Apple device or the web:
    • Sign in with your Apple ID, go to the devices section, and it will list something like iPhone 13 mini or iPhone 15 Pro next to each phone.

Forum-style quick tip

On iPhone forums, the most common advice when someone asks “what type of iPhone do I have?” is:
“Go to Settings → General → About and read the Model Name line — that’s literally your iPhone type.”

If you want, describe what you see under Settings → General → About (Model Name and Model Number), and it’s possible to help interpret exactly which iPhone you have. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.