difference between iPhone screens

Most people know the difference between the iPhone 3, 4, 5 and 6. However, not many are aware of the fact that there are variations for each iPhone model number. In this blog post we will uncover the mystery of iPhone model numbers.

The model number of your iPhone will be listed on the rear panel (on the back of the phone). It starts with “A” and has 4 numbers following it. The main reason to be aware of the model number is because the mounting tabs for most iPhone models have different mounting points; and while the LCD and the digitizers are the same between the sub-models, they are not cross-compatible.

The model numbers depend on the country the phone is manufactured for. Different countries have different network technologies, so an iPhone 5c bought in Australia may not work in China, and vice-versa.

IPhone 3:

A1303 ——– iPhone 3GS Screen
A1241 ——– iPhone 3G Screen

IPhone 4 and 4S:

A1387 ——– iPhone 4S Screen
A1332 ——– iPhone 4 GSM Screen
A1349 ——– iPhone 4 CDMA Screen

IPhone 5 and 5S:

A1533 ——– iPhone 5s GSM and CDMA Screen
A1530 ——– iPhone 5s Screen
A1453 ——– iPhone 5s CDMA Screen
A1457 ——– iPhone 5s GSM Screen
A1532 ——– iPhone 5c GSM and CDMA Screen
A1529 ——– iPhone 5c Screen
A1507 ——– iPhone 5c GSM Screen
A1456 ——– iPhone 5c CDMA Screen
A1429 ——– iPhone 5 GSM and CDMA Screen
A1428 ——– iPhone 5 GSM Screen

IPhone 6 and 6 Plus:

A1549 ——– iPhone 6 GSM and CDMA Screen
A1586 ——– iPhone 6 GSM and CDMA Screen

A1522 ——– iPhone 6 Plus GSM and CDMA Screen
A1524 ——– iPhone 6 Plus GSM and CDMA Screen

If you are not sure what to order, make sure to contact us prior to placing an order.

iPhone_model_number_and_tabs_1

iPhone_screens_1

There are 4 major model of the iPhone made by Apple so far: the original iPhone (1st gen., AKA 2G), iPhone 3, iPhone 4 and iPhone 5. We no longer carry screens for the first generation iPhones, and the iPhone screens we stock are available here.

To identify your iPhone find its model number (located on the back of every iPhone) then refer to the numbers below:

A1533 ——– iPhone 5s GSM and CDMA Screen
A1530 ——– iPhone 5s Screen
A1453 ——– iPhone 5s CDMA Screen
A1457 ——– iPhone 5s GSM Screen
A1532 ——– iPhone 5c GSM and CDMA Screen
A1529 ——– iPhone 5c Screen
A1507 ——– iPhone 5c GSM Screen
A1456 ——– iPhone 5c CDMA Screen
A1429 ——– iPhone 5 GSM / CDMA Screen
A1428 ——– iPhone 5 GSM Screen
A1387 ——– iPhone 4S Screen
A1332 ——– iPhone 4 GSM Screen
A1349 ——– iPhone 4 CDMA Screen
A1303 ——– iPhone 3GS Screen
A1241 ——– iPhone 3G Screen

Here at LaptopScreen.com we have researched, cross-referenced sources, and have made an educated decision to never buy or sell the iPhone screen separately from the iPhone touch-screen digitizer.

All iPhone LCD screens and glass digitizers sold at LaptopScreen.com are replacement-ready modules pre-assembled at the factory.

The iPhone 3G and 3GS screens are different: the iPhone 3GS screen is oleophobic (e.g. resistant to fingerprints), and the main board has slightly different connectors.

The iPhone 4/4G/4S have mounting brackets in different places.

Iphone 5S and 5C digitizer connectors are the same, but the LCD connectors are different. Еhe iPhone 5S hole for the home button is larger to allow room for the Touch ID sensor. The frames are different across all three devices.