When you buy your iPhone or iPad’s case, stand, MagSafe products, or other accessories, the shopkeeper asks about your device model. The last thing you want is to purchase the wrong accessories for your devices. Also, confirm the iPhone or iPad model number when purchasing a used device. Unlike Android OEMs, Apple only makes incremental design changes, and it can be tricky to guess the correct iPhone or iPad model at first glance. Here’s how to determine the device model, whether you have thelatest iPhoneor a second-hand iPad.
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There are several ways to find your iPhone or iPad model name. Let’s start with the easiest one. It’s also the easiest way to determine which iPhone or iPad you own.
Use the system settings app
You don’t need a third-party hack or software to check your iPhone or iPad model name. The option is built into the Settings app.
We use screenshots from the iPhone. The steps are the same on an iPad.
When you check the model number on an iPad, it shows the model name with size and generation. We followed the steps on our iPad Pro. Check the screenshot below for reference.
Use another Apple device
Another trick to finding your iPhone or iPad model number is to check your account details from System Settings and glance over the connected devices to your Apple account. We use an iPad as an example.
Unlike the trick above, you won’t find the exact iPad model. In our case, the system referred to our tablet asiPad Pro.
Check the Apple account on the web
If you can’t access another device, use Apple Web to check your devices.
You can connect your device to a PC or Mac and find the device model from iTunes or the Finder menu.
You can also note the iPhone or iPad model number and match it on Apple’s website to find the model name.
Check device settings
Find the model number on the back of the device
If you have an old iPhone or iPad model, flip the device to find the model number on the back. This trick only works on iPhone 7 or earlier models.
Check the SIM tray
Apple stopped printing the device model number on the back to give it a clean look. Instead, the company engraves the number on the SIM. Ensure good lighting conditions, use the SIM injector tool, and find the model number on the top side of the display.
Check the charging port
If your iPhone only supports eSIM, look for the device model number on the Lightning or USB-C port. You’ll find the number on the top side of the connector.
When you find your iPhone or iPad model number, navigate to the Apple support page foriPhoneoriPadand find your model number. Use the Find function to type the model number and find the model quickly.
As you may see from the list above, finding your iPhone or iPad model doesn’t require rocket science. You should mainly use the Settings app to determine which iPhone you own. If you recentlyswitched from Android to iPhone, go through the required changes to make yourself feel at home.
