Which iPhone Do I Have? Here's how to find out quickly

With Apple releasing new models every year, it can be confusing to keep track of which iPhone you have. Knowing your exact model is important for things like software updates, accessories, resale value, or deciding if it’s time to upgrade.

Here’s how to quickly identify your iPhone, plus what to do once you know.

How to Check Which iPhone You Have (The Easy Way)

The simplest way is right in your iPhone’s settings:

1. Go to Settings > General > About.
2. Look for Model Name (e.g., iPhone 15 Pro).
3. You’ll also see a Model Number — tap it to reveal the code that starts with an “A” (like A3101), that’s your iPhone model.

Using Apple’s Official Model Number Lookup

Every iPhone has a unique model number that can be matched to Apple’s official list. Or use our handy reference table in the next section. 
- On older models (iPhone 5, 5s, 5c, SE (1st gen), iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, iPhone 7, 7 Plus) the model number is printed on the back
- On newer models, find it in Settings > General > About.

Quick Reference: iPhone Models and Model Number by Release Year

Cross reference your model number with the table below to find your model! 
Note this list references the Canadian Model Numbers when available. See Apple's full list here.

Visual Identification: Spotting Your iPhone by Design

If your iPhone isn’t turning on, or you just want to identify it at a glance, design features can help, especially the camera layout can give you some clues: 

• Single camera → only the iPhone XR and older models have a single camera, with the exception of the iPhone SE series and the newly released iPhone 16e.
• Dual camera → iPhone 11, iPhone 12/12 mini, iPhone 13/mini, iPhone 14/14 Plus, iPhone 15/15 Plus
• Triple camera → Pro and Pro Max models since iPhone 11 Pro.

Size can also help you narrow down which iPhone you have: iPhone 8 and earlier as well as SE models are small (4.7” display) whereas Pro Max and Plus models are large (6.5-6.7” display).

What To Do Once You Know Your iPhone Model

Now that you’ve identified your iPhone:

Check iOS support: Older iPhones do not support the latest software. Use our handy comparison tool to find out how long your iPhone is supported.

Estimate resale value: Knowing your iPhone model is important for trade-in or resale value. If you’re planning to sell your old phone, Orchard makes it easy with Canada’s highest buyback offers and a simple three-step process.

Plan your upgrade: If you’re ready for a better camera, faster performance, or longer software support it might be time to upgrade your phone. We wrote a whole article about the best places to buy refurbished phones in Canada here. Hint hint, Orchard is definitely on top of that list – we offer a 90-day warranty, thorough inspections by our Toronto based expert technicians and free shipping and returns. 

Compare Your Phone To the Latest Models

Want to see how your phone stacks up against Apple’s newest devices? 

With our phone comparison tool you can: 

• Compare up to 3 phones side by side
• Compare iPhones, Samsung Galaxies and Google Pixels side by side!
• See software compatibility so you know how long your device will get updates.

Try it here