Identifying iPad models

Summary

Learn to identify your iPad model.

Products Affected

iPad

Be sure you have the latest version of iTunes software. To check your iTunes version on a Mac, choose iTunes > Check for Updates. In Windows, choose Help > Check for Updates.

To ensure that your Mac or PC is compatible with your iPad, check the system requirements for your model.

iPad mini Wi-Fi

Late 2012 A1432 16, 32, and 64 GB
iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular Late 2012 A1454 16, 32, and 64 GB
iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM) Late 2012 A1455 16, 32, and 64 GB
iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi Late 2012 A1458 16, 32, and 64 GB
iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular Late 2012 A1459 16, 32, and 64 GB
iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM) Late 2012 A1460 16, 32, and 64 GB
iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi Early 2012 A1416 16, 32, and 64 GB
iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (VZ) Early 2012 A1403 16, 32, and 64 GB
iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular Early 2012 A1430 16, 32, and 64 GB
iPad 2 2011 A1395 16, 32, and 64 GB
iPad 2 (CDMA model) 2011 A1397 16, 32, and 64 GB
iPad 2 (GSM model) 2011 A1396 16, 32, and 64 GB
iPad (Wi-Fi) 2010 A1219 16, 32, and 64 GB
iPhone 3G front and back iPad (Wi-Fi + 3G) 2010 A1337 16, 32, and 64 GB
* You can find the model number on the iPad's back case.

Identifying features

iPad mini

  • The model number on the back cover is:
    • A1432 on the iPad mini Wi-Fi
    • A1454 on the iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
    • A1455 on the iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM)
  • White or black front bezel
  • Silver or slate aluminum housing
  • Lightning connector
  • The nano-SIM tray is on the left side on iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • FaceTime HD and iSight cameras

iPad mini buttons and connectors

iPad (4th generation)

  • The model number on the back cover is:
    • A1458 on the iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi
    • A1459 on the iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
    • A1460 on the iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM)
  • White or black front bezel
  • 9.7-inch Retina display
  • Lightning connector
  • The micro-SIM tray is on the right side on iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • FaceTime HD and iSight cameras

iPad (4th generation) buttons and connectors

iPad (3rd generation)

  • The model number on the back cover is:
    • A1403 on the iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (VZ)
    • A1430 on the iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
    • A1416 on the iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi
  • White or black front bezel
  • 30-pin connector
  • The micro-SIM tray is on the right side on iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • FaceTime and iSight cameras

iPad 2

  • The model number on the back cover is:
    • A1397 on the iPad 2 (CDMA model)
    • A1396 on the iPad 2 (GSM model)
  • White or black front bezel
  • 30-pin connector
  • The micro-SIM tray is on the right side on iPad (GSM model only)
  • FaceTime and rear cameras

iPad

  • The model number on the back cover is:
    • A1337 on the iPad (Wi-Fi + 3G)
    • A1219 on the iPad (Wi-Fi)
  • Black front bezel
  • 30-pin connector
  • Standard SIM tray on the iPad (Wi-Fi + 3G)

iPhone 3GS dimensions

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