Secrets of iPhone Versions / Models / Regions - Full Sinhala Explain
iPhone versions - What’s the difference?
So how do these versions differ? iphone from different regions would have exactly the same specs such as battery, display, ram, processor, etc. They would also have the same performance. But there could sometimes be a few tiny things that set them apart.
iPhone Model numbers
Let’s switch to the Region Model number. two iPhones can have different part numbers but the same model number.
The iPhone 11 128 GB green which I have here is the UAE version. Its model number is A2221 but its part number is MWM62AE/A. The same phone, sold in the UK also comes with the model number A2221 but its part number is MWM62B/A. It means that both phones are for different countries in the same region.
iPhone regions
Apple recognizes four main regions. I’ll explain this using the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max as a case study. The First region is the United States. iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max for the US come with the following Model numbers A2341 and A2342 respectively.
The second Region is comprised of five countries, we have Canada, Guam, Japan, Puerto Rico, and USVI. Apple supplies them with the following models: iPhone 12 Pro A2406 and iPhone 12 Pro Max A2410.
iPhone version differences - specific country regulations/requirements
The next difference results from specific country requirements. In various countries, service providers and telecom authorities may impose regulations on Apple.
Japan - iPhone versions
People who unknowingly buy the Japan iPhone version soon find themselves stuck with an obnoxious shutter sound each time they take a picture. That’s because iPhones made specifically for Japan don’t have the option to turn off the camera shutter sound from the phone settings. And the only way to bypass that would be to either set a silent shutter sound or jailbreak the phone
UAE (Dubai) - Middle east iPhone versions
In the United Arab Emirates iPhones don’t have Facetime preinstalled. However, since the advent of iOS 13.6, it has been possible to get facetime working on a UAE-specific iPhone by simply switching to a different country through the phone settings.
Nonetheless, FaceTime still wouldn’t work in the UAE without a VPN. Previously, Saudi Arabia also had this same restriction, but they’ve moved on and now allow the use of facetime on their networks.
As long as an iPhone is Factory unlocked, you should be able to use it anywhere in the world. But bear in mind that it may not be 100% compatible with all bandwidths in certain regions. If your main concern is to get a phone with FaceTime, then that should not be an issue because as from iOS 13.6 and above, you can enable FaceTime in the Dubai iPhones just by switching to a different region.
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