The future of smartphones is here and it is the Apple iPhone X. This is the most expensive iPhone ever with the price tag of $999 at launch.
Unlike the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus which are just iterative improvements, the iPhone X is a special edition to celebrate the iPhone’s 10th anniversary. Its design, software, and hardware are totally different to previous iPhone generations. Apple removes the iconic home button on the front and now we have a futuristic design thanks to the 5.8-inch edge-to-edge OLED display, a stainless steel frame, and a glass back. Everything is put into a much smaller form factor.
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Touch ID is replaced with Face ID by using the TrueDepth camera for facial recognition. The function boasts to be a lot more accurate than face-unlock systems on current Android smartphones. The rear cameras of iPhone X are also better than the ones on iPhone 8 Plus, the telephoto lens has a wider aperture of f/2.4 and optical image stabilization. Some other notable features of iPhone X include Qi wireless charging, A11 Bionic chip, and a slightly longer battery life.
Just like any other iPhone, the iPhone X comes in 3 models for different markets and carriers. We have the iPhone X A1865, A1901, and A1902. The models have almost the same specifications, except that Apple uses modem chips from the 2 manufacturers, Intel and Qualcomm; Therefore, the phones have different cellular bands. Before hitting the stores or placing an online order, make sure to check out all the differences below.
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| MODEL | A1865 | A1901 | A1902 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description |
The iPhone X A1865 is considered the global phone as it works on both GSM and CDMA networks. This phone is also available as a SIM-free factory-unlocked version at Apple Store. It’s equipped with the Qualcomm MDM9655 Snapdragon X16 LTE modem. |
The iPhone X A1901 is the GSM version. It is available on AT&T and T-Mobile in the United States, as well as many other Europe and Asia countries. It uses the Intel XMM 7480 LTE modem. |
The iPhone X A1902 is the exclusive edition for the Japan market. It covers some LTE bands used only in the country (band 11 for au and SoftBank, band 21 for Docomo, and band 42 for all of these carriers); Notice that the phone has a mandatory shutter sound when taking photos. It uses the Qualcomm MDM9655 Snapdragon X16 LTE modem. |
| Market | United States
China
Hong Kong
New Zealand
Australia
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
|
United States
Canada
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Singapore
United Kingdom
Belgium France Germany Italy Austria Denmark Finland Spain United Arab Emirates Vietnam |
Japan
|
| Cellular Bands | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900, 2100 MHz) TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A) FDD-LTE Bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 12 (700 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), 29 (700 de MHz), 30 (2300 MHz), 66 (AWS-3) TD-LTE Bands 34 (TD 2000), 38 (TD 2600), 39 (TD 1900), 40 (TD 2300), 41 (TD 2500) |
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
FDD-LTE Bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 12 (700 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), 29 (700 de MHz), 30 (2300 MHz), 66 (AWS-3) TD-LTE Bands 34 (TD 2000), 38 (TD 2600), 39 (TD 1900), 40 (TD 2300), 41 (TD 2500) |
GSM / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900, 2100 MHz) TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A) FDD-LTE Bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 11 (1500 MHz), 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 17 (700b MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 20 (800 DD), 21 (1500 MHz), 25 (1900 MHz), 26 (800 MHz), 28 (700 APT MHz), 29 (700 de MHz), 30 (2300 MHz), 66 (AWS-3) TD-LTE bands 34 (TD 2000), 38 (TD 2600), 39 (TD 1900), 40 (TD 2300), 41 (TD 2500), 42 (TD 3500) |
| Part Numbers | SIM-Free (United States)
Verizon (United States)
Sprint (United States)
China
Hong Kong
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AT&T (United States)
T-Mobile (United States)
Singapore
Germany
Vietnam
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Japan
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If you have any question related to the iPhone X model numbers, feel free to ask below.
Matt says
Hey guys looking to buy one from eBay but does anyone know which model will work in South Africa?
Christopher Karelse says
A1902 works fine
SK says
Hello, I bought my iPhone X from Verizon, I want to now switch to T-Mobile. I have read website that said the iPhone X model A1865 is missing band #71, which will be T-Mobile main band.. so will I not be able to use my iPhone with good coverage?
Tuan Do says
Of course you can use any iPhone version on T-Mobile, you might even not see the difference. You can check the coverage of the band 71 here http://maps.t-mobile.com/
I’ve used many phones without band 71 and they work great. I heard that the band 71 will improve service in some rural areas. You can also check the 600MHz deployment map http://maps.spectrumgateway.com/t-mobile-600-mhz-band-71-deployment.html
Sk says
Thank you
Reggie says
Will a Verizon unlocked A1865 work in Canada’s BELL
Mary says
Is the iPhone X 1901 model correctfor use in the UK (gsm) please?
Gersson says
Will it work with carriers in Russia?
Giddings says
My brother and I have the same IPhone X space gray, model A1865. His version of the phone is 12.1.4 and mine is 12.1 and takes better photos then my. How do I upgrade my phone’s version to his.
Adrien says
Hi, I bought an iPhone X A1865 in australia. I will go back to france, it will working there?
Thanks
Duraisami S says
I am using apple iphone x a1865 in India purchasesd from US. So far it was working fine with 3G network of BSNL. Recently BSNL issued 4g sim to work on LTE FDD BAND 1 which is also available in my apple mobile. Still I am unable to use for data services. Data network shows E symbol only. Kindly advise me please.
Dora Le says
If I buy the A1901 version and I have a sim card from T-Mobile but I also have an international plan, am I able to use it when I travel still?
Faisal says
Are the screens the same on all models?
My screen broke so i want to buy any iphone x and switch screens. Would that work?
rakul says
i am from INDIA. And i have a iphone x version A1865 but i cant download third-party apps in it.also app store and apple if doesn’t respond
Jones says
I bought my iphone x in dubai and it cracked now want an lcd how do i know which exactly to buy
Ralu says
I bought an iPhone X with the model number starting with 3. It’s an A1901 model. Pls What does it mean for the model number to start with 3?
Tuan Do says
That’s a store display unit.
Jesse Wayne says
A1901 is what model ?
Lakshman Krishnamurthi says
I have an iPhone X, model A1865 purchased directly from the Apple store in April 2018. Have service from T-Mobile.
Will this phone work in Tokyo, Japan?
Thanks
Naomi says
What does a iPhone X A1907 mean to me? 60 something fb. Will it work with straighttalk? Is it a good phone?
Jamie says
I have an unlocked Sprint iPhone X model A1865. Can my brother take it to MetroPCS and have it turned on, or is it not compatible?
Anurag says
Now iam confusied for wich one is good still i working in dubai and my real country is india A1902 is good?
Silver says
I bought an iPhone X with the model number starting with 3 , it is an 1865 and anothe MQA63LL it doesn’t feel right. Please what does it mean?
RG says
Does iphone x model A1901 work in India?
trn eden says
bonjour quel modèle choisir pour partir vivre au canada?
Coco says
My model number starts from NQ and not MQ.. what does it mean?
belinea says
Hello
I have the iphone x model: MQAC2ZD/A from Germany; and looking for a new battery on the internet;
is there a specific battery for this model, and if so where to buy it ?
thanks for your response