The new iPhone 17 is the lowest-priced in the Apple’s lineup this year but it might just be the phone you’ve been waiting for. It features a Ceramic Shield 2, Super Retina XDR display, 3000 nits peak brightness, and ProMotion up to 120Hz. Besides, there are two 48MP rear cameras on the back, a new 18MP Center Stage front camera for capturing stunning selfies and group photos. In terms of power, the A19 chip brings serious performance gains for everything you do, from gaming to using the new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 26.
The iPhone 17 is available in 4 main regional variants, identified by model numbers A3258, A3519, A3520, and A3521. The differences lie mainly in cellular, eSIM support, and where each model is sold. For everyday use, the numbers don’t really matter. For instance, if you buy an iPhone 17 in the U.S., you’ll get model A3258. If you buy in Europe or Asia, you’ll likely get A3520 or A3519. Check out the tables below to find out all the differences and part numbers for each model.
iPhone 17 A3258
| Description | The iPhone A3258 is the US variant of the iPhone 17. What sets it apart from all other models is the support for 5G mmWave technology. This is an eSIM-only phone, completely lacking a physical SIM tray. However, it uses the same battery as models with Nano-SIM tray. |
| Primary Regions |
United States, Puerto Rico |
| SIM |
Dual eSIM |
| 5G Technology |
mmWave & Sub-6GHz |
| Battery Capacity |
3,692 mAh |
| Cellular Bands |
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| Part Numbers |
United States – Factory Unlocked, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon
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iPhone 17 A3519
| Description | The A3519 is the model available in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and several Middle Eastern countries. This is also an eSIM-only device but we do not have a larger battery. It lacks the mmWave antenna as mmWave 5G is not popular in these countries. | |
| Primary Regions |
Bahrain, Canada, Guam, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, USVI |
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| SIM |
Dual e-SIM |
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| 5G Technology |
Sub-6GHz only |
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| Battery Capacity |
3,692 mAh |
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| Cellular Bands |
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| Part Numbers | Canada
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Japan
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iPhone 17 A3520
| Description | The A3520 is the global model as it is widely available in many countries around the world, including those in Europe, Asia, Australia, or New Zealand. It supports both a physical nano-SIM card and eSIM functionality. Notably, it has the same battery capacity as the eSIM-only variants. | |
| Primary Regions | Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, BES Islands, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Republic of the Congo, Congo – Kinshasa, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Côte d’Ivoire, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norway, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Reunion Islands, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barts, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Martin, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Samoa, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis & Futuna, Zambia, Zimbabwe. | |
| SIM |
Nano-SIM + eSIM |
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| 5G Technology |
Sub-6GHz only |
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| Battery Capacity |
3,692 mAh |
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| Cellular Bands |
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| Part Numbers | United Kingdom, Europe
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Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong
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iPhone 17 A3521
| Description | The iPhone A3521 is the model sold only in China mainland. It has a dual physical nano-SIM card tray but the battery is the same as other models. Notice that you won’t be able to use some features like Apple Intelligence, FaceTime Audio, and satellite SOS due to local restrictions. | |
| Primary Regions | China mainland | |
| SIM |
Dual Nano-SIM |
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| 5G Technology |
Sub-6GHz only |
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| Battery Capacity |
3,692 mAh |
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| Cellular Bands |
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| Part Numbers | China
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