Although most iPhones were made in the same Chinese factories, learning which country your iPhone was originally made for reveals interesting facts about your device. This is because there are slight differences in the various iPhone models for different countries.
Why It Matters Where Your iPhone Came From
If you want to know where your iPhone was made, the answer is probably China. But what matters is what country your iPhone was manufactured for, which is important to know when it comes to which iPhone models support dual SIM.
In 2018, Apple released the first iPhone models with dual SIM card slots. However, it was only for the iPhone XR and XS Max models that were manufactured for China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Unlike the dual SIM models released later in other countries, iPhones manufactured for these countries let you use two physical SIM cards, instead of a supplementing one for an eSIM. This was partly due to mainland China having a ban on eSIMs.
In addition, your iPhone’s intended country is one of the factors that people check before purchasing a second-hand device.
How to Find Out Where Your iPhone Was Manufactured For
To learn where your iPhone was manufactured for, here’s what you have to do:
On your iPhone, go to Settings. Select General. Tap About. Next to Model Number, take note of the first two letters before the slash. Match the two letters to the table of manufacturing codes below.
Here’s the list of Apple’s country manufacturing codes:
Learn Where Your iPhone Is From
Depending on where it was manufactured for, there are subtle differences when it comes to iPhone models. As more nations introduce country-specific hardware requirements, the differences between devices may matter more.
However, all iPhones that are sold through Apple and its various official retailers are sure to have passed quality testing. In addition, an iPhone purchased through quality retailers will also have a warranty, no matter where it was manufactured.
