New generation of iPhone has been officially available and it comes in two versions this time, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Apart from considering between a 4.7-inch and a 5.5-inch iPhone, consumers also have to deal with choosing among different models, including A1549, A1586, A1589, A1522, A1524 and A1593.
I see a lot of people buy iPhone 6 in the U.S. or on eBay with global shipping but many of those phones couldn’t work in their countries because there are some iPhone models manufactured for different wireless carriers and markets. They have almost the same tech specs but there are some differences in cellular connectivity. The situation is much better this year as the new iPhone 6/6 Plus features new VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology, which means you can buy a GSM version and still can use a full range of services on CDMA networks. For example, you can buy a sim-free T-Mobile phone and completely avoid CDMA to use it on Verizon. Some carriers offering VoLTE are T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon in the US; Hutchinson Telecom (3), CSL and SmarTone in Hong Kong; SK Telecom, KT and LG U+ in South Korea and StarHub in Singapore.
Read also: Differences between iPhone 6S Models (A1633, A1634, A1688 and A1687)
As VoLTE hasn’t become popular worldwide yet, I’d recommend you to check carefully so that you can purchase the most compatible one. The model numbers of iPhones can easily be found on the box or on the back cover. The amount of iPhone 6’s model numbers is less than iPhone 5S’, then it is much easier for us to pick the right one. So, what are the differences between those iPhone models? Let’s check them out.
iPhone 6
Buy Factory-Unlocked Apple iPhone 6 on Amazon
The 4.7-inch iPhone 6 comes in 3 model numbers, which are iPhone A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA) and A1586. Here are details of those models:
1. A1549 (GSM): This model is compatible with 4G LTE networks on some major carriers in the US and Canada like AT&T, T-Mobile, Rogers (Fido). It supports following LTE bands: 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 17 (700b MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 20 (800 DD), 25 (1900 MHz), 26 (800 MHz), 28 (700 APT MHz) and 29 (700 de MHz). Besides, the GSM version also works on UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) and GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz).
Read also: iPhone 6 A1549 (T-Mobile) Review
Below are some part numbers of the model:
United States:
iPhone 6 16GB Gold (GSM) T-Mobile MG562LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Gold (GSM) T-Mobile MG5D2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Gold (GSM) T-Mobile MG592LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Space Gray (GSM) T-Mobile MG542LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Space Gray (GSM) T-Mobile MG5A2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Space Gray (GSM) T-Mobile MG572LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Silver (GSM) T-Mobile MG552LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Silver (GSM) T-Mobile MG5C2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Silver (GSM) T-Mobile MG582LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Gold (GSM) AT&T MG4Q2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Gold (GSM) AT&T MG502LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Gold (GSM) AT&T MG4V2LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Space Gray (GSM) AT&T MG4N2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Space Gray (GSM) AT&T MG4W2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Space Gray (GSM) AT&T MG4R2LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Silver (GSM) AT&T MG4P2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Silver (GSM) AT&T MG4X2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Silver (GSM) AT&T MG4U2LL/A
Canada:
iPhone 6 16GB Gold Unlocked MG3D2CL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Gold Unlocked MG3L2CL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Gold Unlocked MG3G2CL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Space Grey Unlocked MG3A2CL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Space Grey Unlocked MG3H2CL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Space Grey Unlocked MG3E2CL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Silver Unlocked MG3C2CL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Silver Unlocked MG3K2CL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Silver Unlocked MG3F2CL/A
2. A1549 (CDMA): This is considered as the world phone version. It supports all the same spectrum frequencies as the A1549 (GSM) and also includes CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (with 800, 1700/2100, 1900 and 2100 MHz bands). Besides, it works on UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) and 4G LTE bands include bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29. The model is compatible with Verizon and Cricket in the US. However, if you buy an unlocked Verizon phone, you will be able to use it on any other GSM networks like T-Mobile and AT&T as well. Here are some part numbers of this model:
United States:
iPhone 6 16GB Gold (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG5Y2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Gold (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG652LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Gold (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG622LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Space Gray (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG5W2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Space Gray (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG632LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Space Gray (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG602LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Silver (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG5X2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Silver (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG642LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Silver (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG612LL/A
3. A1586: This version is sold locked on some CDMA carriers in the US like C Spire, Sprint and US Cellular. This is the most versatile version but you won’t be able to unlock it easily in the US. Therefore, you have more chances to buy the factory unlocked A1586 in Asia or Europe. The unlocked version is also available on Amazon through some retailers. The model works on CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) and TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A). Compatible 4G LTE bands are FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) and TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 which are corresponding to frequencies 2600 Mhz, 1900 Mhz, 2300 Mhz and 2500 Mhz).
Along with the iPhone 6 Plus A1524, this model supports both TD-SCDMA bands of China Mobile and band 39 for TD-LTE. The bands 38 and 40 are also available, so you absolutely can use LTE in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The LTE will work on China Mobile Hong Kong, CSL, Hutchison, SmarTone in Hong Kong, Deutsche Telekom, O2, Vodafone in Germany, Optus (Virgin), Telstra, Vodafone in Australia, and 3, EE, O2 (Giffgaff), Vodafone in the UK. Below are part numbers of this model.
United States:
iPhone 6 16GB Gold (CDMA) Sprint MG6C2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Gold (CDMA) Sprint MG6J2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Gold (CDMA) Sprint MG6F2LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Space Gray (CDMA) Sprint MG692LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Space Gray (CDMA) Sprint MG6G2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Space Gray (CDMA) Sprint MG6D2LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Silver (CDMA) Sprint MG6A2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Silver (CDMA) Sprint MG6H2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Silver (CDMA) Sprint MG6E2LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Gold Sprint Factory Unlocked MG492LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Gold Sprint Factory Unlocked MG4J2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Gold Sprint Factory Unlocked MG4E2LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Space Gray Sprint Factory Unlocked MG472LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Space Gray Sprint Factory Unlocked MG4F2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Space Gray Sprint Factory Unlocked MG4A2LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Silver Sprint Factory Unlocked MG482LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Silver Sprint Factory Unlocked MG4H2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Silver Sprint Factory Unlocked MG4C2LL/A
4. A1589: This version is available exclusively on China Mobile and you should only buy it if you don’t plan to use it on any other carrier. The iPhone 6 A1589 is compatible with TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A) as well as TD-LTE bands 38, 39, 40, 41, and GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz). Notably, the model also supports UMTS (WCDMA)/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) and FDD-LTE (band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) but they apply only to international roaming. That means 3G and 4G LTE of this phone won’t be compatible with China Telecom and China Unicom.
iPhone 6 Plus
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At the moment, the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus has 3 model numbers, which are A1522 (GSM), A1522 (CDMA) and A1524. Basically, the A1522 (GSM) bands are the same as iPhone A1549 (GSM), A1522 (CDMA)’s bands are the same as A1549 (CDMA), A1593 is the same as A1589 and A1524 is corresponding to the A1586. Details are shown below.
1. A1522 (GSM): This is the popular iPhone 6 Plus version that can work properly on most GSM carriers over the world, including United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Its compatible bands are GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) and LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29).
Read also: iPhone 6 Plus A1522 (T-Mobile) Review
Here are some known part numbers of the model:
United States:
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Gold (GSM) T-Mobile MGC12LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Gold (GSM) T-Mobile MGC72LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Gold (GSM) T-Mobile MGC42LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Space Gray (GSM) T-Mobile MGAX2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Space Gray (GSM) T-Mobile MGC52LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus128GB Space Gray (GSM) T-Mobile MGC22LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Silver (GSM) T-Mobile MGC02LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Silver (GSM) T-Mobile MGC62LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Silver (GSM) T-Mobile MGC32LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Gold (GSM) AT&T MGAN2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Gold (GSM) AT&T MGAW2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Gold (GSM) AT&T MGAR2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Space Gray (GSM) AT&T MGAL2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Space Gray (GSM) AT&T MGAU2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Space Gray (GSM) AT&T MGAP2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Silver (GSM) AT&T MGAM2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Silver (GSM) AT&T MGAV2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Silver (GSM) AT&T MGAQ2LL/A
Canada
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Gold Unlocked MG9P2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Gold Unlocked MG9W2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Gold Unlocked MG9T2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Space Grey Unlocked MG9M2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Space Grey Unlocked MG9U2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Space Grey Unlocked MG9Q2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Silver Unlocked MG9N2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Silver Unlocked MG9V2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Silver Unlocked MG9R2CL/A
2. A1522 (CDMA): This is the world phone version of the iPhone 6 Plus, it is the one you get when you buy it through Verizon. As all Verizon iPhones are factory unlocked, it can work on most CDMA and GSM networks in the world. To know if it is compatible with carriers in your country, check out its radio frequencies: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) and LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29). Some known part numbers are listed below:
United States:
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Gold (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCM2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Gold (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCU2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Gold (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCQ2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Space Gray (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCK2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Space Gray (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCR2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Space Gray (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCN2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Silver (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCL2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Silver (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCT2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Silver (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCP2LL/A
3. A1524: The model is available via Sprint in the US and it is sold locked to the CDMA carrier. However, you can buy the unlocked iPhone 6 Plus in some countries in Asia and Europe like Singapore, Hong Kong, or Japan. It has a wide range of spectrum frequencies and technically it is compatible with any GSM or CDMA operator. However, the problem is that you won’t be able to buy the version easily in the US. If you want to buy the factory unlocked iPhone 6 Plus A1524 in the US, you can look for it on Amazon.
Following are its radio frequencies: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) and TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41). You will be able to use LTE in Europe and Asia including countries like China, Hong Kong, Japan, France, Germany, Singapore, Australia and the UK. Listed below are some part numbers:
United States:
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Gold (CDMA) Sprint MGCX2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Gold (CDMA) Sprint MGD42LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Gold (CDMA) Sprint MGD12LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Space Gray (CDMA) Sprint MGCV2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Space Gray (CDMA) Sprint MGD22LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Space Gray (CDMA) Sprint MGCY2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Silver (CDMA) Sprint MGCW2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Silver (CDMA) Sprint MGD32LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Silver (CDMA) Sprint MGD02LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Gold Sprint Factory Unlocked MGAA2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Gold Sprint Factory Unlocked MGAK2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Gold Sprint Factory Unlocked MGAF2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Space Gray Sprint Factory Unlocked MGA82LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Space Gray Sprint Factory Unlocked MGAH2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Space Gray Sprint Factory Unlocked MGAC2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Silver Sprint Factory Unlocked MGA92LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Silver Sprint Factory Unlocked MGAJ2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Silver Sprint Factory Unlocked MGAE2LL/A
4. A1593: This version is distributed exclusively by China Mobile, the largest carrier in China. Therefore, you shouldn’t buy it if you want to use on other carriers. It supports TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A), TD-LTE (bands 38, 39, 40, 41) and GSM / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz). Some bands of UMTS(WCDMA) /HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) and FDD-LTE (band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) are also available but they can’t be used inside mainland China, they work only for international roaming purposes.
Leave a comment below if you have any issue picking a suitable iPhone 6 or iPhone 6S model. I’d love to help.
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Damier says
I’m wondering if iphone 6 plus Rogers Canada will work with Verizon USA?
Johnson says
Good day Tuan Do. May I ask if the Apple iPhone 6 (A1586) and the Apple iPhone 6 Plus (A1524) is compatible in the Philippines, Hong Kong and China specially in terms of 4G LTE. Thank you.
Frederick Wong says
Hey Tuan,
Thanks for all the information that you provide. I’m wondering if my unlocked iPhone 6 (A1586 GSM) will be able to get T-Mobile US LTE coverage when I’m in the states. Thanks.
KIM says
Hi,
I would like to buy unlock iPhone 6 in USA.
I am gonna stay U.S. for about 6 mounts and I will go back to South Korea.
I’m curious that which unlock phone (model) should I buy.
GMS? if I buy one then I could use LTE at Korea?
and I also wonder in U.S. which carrier should I choose and how. (ex at&t or Verizon …)
Joan says
Dear Tuan,
Recently it is possible to buy an unlocked sim free iPhone 6, model a1586, at the Apple Store.
For more information http://store.apple.com/us/browse/overlay/iphone/about_unlocked.
If I understand correctly your excellent article this model should work on 4G and volte in the Netherlands?
Regards.
Sam says
I travel the world as cabin crew and I want to buy an iPhone 6 Plus abroad unlocked as it will be cheaper then buying it here in the UK. From looking and reading this article it seems like A1524 may be the best option? I go to Tokyo on Sunday and Miami a week on Saturday so I am trying to work out where is best to buy the phone as they are the same price in the USA and Japan. Any help would be appreciated :D
Sara P says
Dear Tuan,
I tried going through the thread to see if my question was already answered. I apologize if this is a repeat question. I am moving to London in March. I currently have Sprint Iphone 6 Model A1586 MG6H2LL/A. I called Sprint World Wide and they have “unlocked” my phone for international use. Is my phone compatible with the GSM towers in Europe/UK? I’m really worried that I will get there and not be able to use a GSM sim for text/data/calls. Also will it only be able to run on 2g or since the Iphone 6 is a “global phone” it will run at faster speeds?
Thank you so much! I hope to hear from you soon.
Sara
carlo says
Hi Tuan: I had asked earlier about my wife traveling back and forth between China and US and wanting to use a VZW iPhone 6+ in both the USA and China, but now she has a China Telecom voice *AND* data plan account. Is the right choice for her still the model A1522 (CDMA) for the 6+ so she can use her US voice+data plan in the US and a nano-SIM card with the China Telecom voice+data plan in mainland China? Thank you!!
Jay says
Hello Tuan,
I just brought A1549 MG3H2CL/A, can you please tell me if this iphone 6 can be used in china?
please kindy let me know. thanks!
Tom says
Hi, I am an international student from Korea. I am now using an iphone 4 through Verizon. It is very slow and dying quickly even it is fully charged. So I am thinking of upgrading to iphone 6 64gb. I am eligible to upgrade with 2 year contract (then it would be $299.99 not $749). However, I am not gonna stay in the US for another 2 years. I might be going back to Korea in May or June 2015. If I upgrade now, I will either pay the early termination fee or have my friend take over my account so that I do not pay the early termination fee when I cancel my service. I am wondering that if I upgrade now and cancel the service in May, the new iphone 6 64gb device will work in Korea with a local Korea phone career (not Verizon)?
Amy Nguyen says
Hi, I have an iPhone 6 unlocked T-Mobile version….Model A1549. I think it is a GSM from what I researched but not positive. My husband got orders for Misawa ab, Japan and I was wondering if I will be able to use my phone there? Thank you
Sajjad Akter says
Hi,
I am from the UK and I am currently working here in the Middle East in Saudi Arabia Riyadh as an English Language Teacher. I have recently purchased a brand new sealed unlocked iPhone 6 Plus model A1522 (MGAU2LL/A), from a super market here in Riyadh. My concern now only is that will this model work in the UK on 4G when I travel back for my vocation? I have been told that this model was originally assigned to a US carrier AT&T. The network I am using back in the UK is EE 4G which currently uses 800mhz, 1800mhz and 2100mhz and I am unsure if this model is able to work on the EE band on 4G.
Please advice,
Kind Regards,
Sajjad
Irish Capangpangan says
Hi,
I am planning to buy iphone 6 in Saudi and I would like to use it in the Philippines. I was told that iphone in Saudi and factory locked. Will it work in the Philippines?pls i need help because im planning to buy one.. thanks
Mike Tran says
I have Iphone 6 plus from AT&T, model # A1522. Do I need to unlocked the phone to work in Vietnam? Any suggestion what website is free to unlocked?
Umesh says
Just wanted to know what Specifications are different in US and Canadian Models.
Is it Power Plug ? 2 pin or 3 pins or some thing else?
JR says
Hi Tuan Do,
You are missing the A1586 unlocked Sprint models which are the most versatile, or I missed them:
Iphone 6
The factory unlocked models in the US with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage, respectively, are MG482LL/A, MG4H2LL/A, and MG4C2LL/A in silver; MG492LL/A, MG4J2LL/A, and MG4E2LL/A in gold; and MG472LL/A, MG4F2LL/A, and MG4A2LL/A in “space” gray.
iphone 6+
The factory unlocked models in the US with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage, respectively, are MGA92LL/A, MGAJ2LL/A, and MGAE2LL/A in silver; MGAA2LL/A, MGAK2LL/A, and MGAF2LL/A in gold; and MGA82LL/A, MGAH2LL/A, and MGAC2LL/A in “space” gray.
Tuan Do says
Thanks a lot for your helpful information, I’ve just added those models to the post.
Chrissy says
Hello, I would like to buy an iPhone 6 or 6+ to use in both Singapore and the U.S. Looks like the A1586 (the 6) and A1524 (the 6+) are sold in Singapore and are unlocked. I’m having a hard time figuring out which will work better in the U.S. and with which carrier. I currently have Verizon but will switch if needed. Thank you for your help.
Ana Maria says
Hi Tuan. I’m so glad I stumbled across your site! I am obsessed with finding the best deal on an Apple IPhone 6 64GB to use with Straight Talk. There is so much to learn! I think I need a the A1549. I am watching all the posts that come up on Ebay, Craigslist, Swappa, and Gazelle. Can you tell me if my plan sounds wise? Also, would a phone from Canada work for me here in the states? There’s one up for sale on ebay now that was purchased unlocked straight from Apple. I appreciate all your great information! ~A
Ionut says
HI all. I wanna buy an iPhone 6 128GB Space Grey but I don’t know witch model to choose. Im from Romania, Bucharest! Can you tell me witch model to choose? Witch version is best? THANK YOU SOO MUCH!
Shyam Bhimani says
Hello Tuan Do
I want to buy Iphone 6 16gig or 64gig from USA however i want to use that phone in back home (INDIA) it should work in any GSM network in india so which model I should go for ?
Sharath says
i have recently purchased iphone 6 A1586 in india and using it with GSM carrier. My question is does it also support reliance cdma ??
Darshan says
Hi sir
I m Darshan from India . I have China apple iPhone A1589 . sir asking to this mobile fon to 1 questions ..how mobile data enable???
zidane says
Hi Tuan,
Thank you for the article. I was wondering if you would be so kind to help me. I have purchased the new iPhone 6 in USA (Model: MG5W2LL/A) service is Verizon. I was wondering if I can use this phone in turkey and Germany. If so, what do I need to do? Please let me know. I appreciate your help.
David says
I want to buy a iphone 6 plus from U.S where I am at, but will use it at China, Hong Kong and U.S.
which model I should choose?
Chamode says
Hi Tuan,
I’m gonna buy an iPhone 6 from Canada, but I will be using it in Sri Lanka (where I live) and I’m planning to use the carrier DIALOG. Can you please let me know which iPhone model should I choose? I appreciate your help.
pankaj says
i have i phone 6 plus model no A1524 but i want mobile network code for india so i can operate my phone
Yasith says
Mr Tuan
I am foreign student in China . I need to buy a n i phone 6 for my wife who is in Sri Lanka. Can you guide me which i6 model i should buy to use with dialog Telekom network in Sri Lanka?
bonsen says
hi
i am actually in Cameroon an i got an iphone 6 with an android operating system.it was working well untill i tried reseting d phone when i was unable to download certain apps into the phone due to space problems.probably i deleted some vital setups on in the process.thus the phone has gone off totally an i dont know wat to do.Pls can u help me out
topher says
hi tuan
my frend from saudi arabia is planning to visit here in the philippines and hes asking me if he can use hes iphone here in our country iphone (A1549) in any telecomunications?
Oscar Bernabé says
Hi
I’m Oscar from Argentina
I live in Argentina and am planning to buy (in Dubai or Hong Kong or Dubai) an iPhone 6, 64 GB in order to use it in my country . My carrier is PERSONAL. Which Model do I have to purchase? A 1549 (GSM) or A 1549 (CDMA) or may be 1586 ???
Somebody told me to buy A 1549 (GSM) but he was not sure about that.
Would you mind advice me? Thanks a lot.
Koala says
Hi Tuan, thanks for all the info – it’s helped me navigate quite a way through this maze!
I’m in the UK and am looking to bring back an unlocked, sim free iPhone 6+ from US – model A1524. You’ve helped me to believe there shouldn’t be any compatibility issues when I’m back in the UK and using the Three network. However, am a bit confused with the part numbers associated with this model. If I order it from UK Apple online, it shows part number MGAK2B/A whereas US Apple has part MGAK2LL/A. They should be identical spec (64gb, gold, totally sim free) so not sure why they would have different part number? Does this sound as though they’re not the same and I won’t end up with A1524 model? Many thanks!
Ye Yint says
Hi,how will I know my phone 6+ is standard or second?? I also want to know my phone is from which country??
Justine O'Toole says
great article, well researched & too much for my feeble brain to sort through, so, nice and simple:
which unlocked iPhone 6 Plus do I need to get for Straight Talk – thank you in advance ?
Osvaldo says
Hola Tuan
Compre un iphone 6 en Canada de la compania Videotron con modelo A1549 LTE pero me mude a Mexico y compre un SIM de Mexico pero no tengo señal entonces esto quiere decir que mi iphone es (CDMA)?
zizz says
I live in Singapore but will be in NY for a few months. I intend to get the prepaid plans either from AT&T or TMobile. My iPhone is unlocked. But will it work on the 4GLTE networks of the US carriers?
What about my kids older iPhone models – iPhone 5, 5s and 4?
Tuan Do says
Yes, the unlocked phone of Apple Store Singapore works on both AT&T and TMobile.
You can check out compatibility of older iPhones here http://www.techwalls.com/iphone-5s-a1533-a1453-a1457-a1530-differences/
Good luck
saima bithy says
Comment:MG492CH/A ,is it any iPhone model number?
Michael says
Tuan, I recently purchased both the Iphone 6 A1586 and the Iphone 6 plus A1524 from the Korean Apple, and I want to make sure that these phones will be fully compatible with T-Mobile 4G LTE when I return to the states. I’ve been reading several articles to find out, and have seen some saying they are compatible and some saying they are not, so I wanted to ask and receive a clear answer if possible.
thinkfire says
hello,i want to ask you :Does Apple iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Space Gray (Factory Unlocked + Verizon) Model A1522 work with China Unicom(network:WCDMA)
Lap says
Hi Tuan,
I have an Iphone 6 with Sprint model MG6C2LL/A, Sprint had unlocked since I purchased and paid full price at local Apple store. Will this phone works with either AT&T or Verizon? also will it works in Vietnam if international unlocked by Sprint? thanks in advance for your help.
Mayuri says
Hi ,I want to know that I have buy MGAW2LL/A iPhone 6 plus, Gold, 64 GB model A1522 is work in India. Please reply soon . Thank you for your answer in advanced