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How to know if an iPhone is new, refurbished, or a replacement

How to know if an iPhone is new, refurbished, or a replacement ByMD Ijaj Khan Published on: Dec 29, 2025 10:20 am IST Read this news in brief form Share Via Copy Link Ever wondered what M, F, N, or 3A means on your iPhone and how it helps to find out if it’s new, refurbished, or replaced? Let’s find out. Loading Suggestions...

Here’s how to quickly identify if an iPhone is new, refurbished, replaced, or customised. (Representational image)

Here’s how to quickly identify if an iPhone is new, refurbished, replaced, or customised. (Representational image)

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Key Highlights

  • You spot an iPhone deal that fits your budget, the phone appears to be in good condition, and the seller promises it works well.
  • Before you pay, there is one detail that can tell you the phone’s real story in seconds - the first letter of its model number.
  • Here’s how to quickly identify if an iPhone is new, refurbished, replaced, or customised.
  • (Representational image).
  • (Unsplash) With smartphone prices on the rise, more and more buyers are choosing refurbished or used iPhones as a way of saving money and helping to reduce waste.
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  1. How to know if an iPhone is new, refurbished, or a replacement

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