In order to determine your iPad model number all you need to do is turn your iPad over on the back and the model information is location on the bottom. You’ll see the word iPad and below that will be all of the identification text. The quickest way to determine which iPad model you have is to look for the model number. The model number is a four-digit number that is proceeded by an “A” which looks something like A1234. Once you have found this model number you can look at our list below to see exactly which model you have. You’ll also find the FCC ID, IC, and Serial numbers below word iPad as well.
Each version of the iPad is going to have different information but the standard text will remain the same. Below is a list of Identifying Features, per iPad model, that will help you determine which iPad you have.
iPad Model Identifying Features
iPad Mini
- Introduced Late 2012
- The model number on the back cover is:
- A1432 – iPad Mini Wi-Fi
- A1454 – iPad Mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
- A1455 – iPad Mini Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM)
- White or Black front bezel
- Silver or Slate aluminum housing
- Lightning connector
- Nano-SIM try on the left hand side on iPad Mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
- FaceTime HD and iSight cameras
- 16, 32, or 64 GB of storage
- iOS 6
iPad (4th Generation)
- Introduced Late 2012
- The model number on the back cover is:
- A1458 – iPad Wi-Fi
- A1459 – iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular
- A1460 – iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM)
- White or Black front bezel
- 9.7-inch Retina display
- Lightning connector
- Micro-SIM try on the right hand side on iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular
- FaceTime HD and iSight cameras
- 16, 32, or 64 GB of storage
- iOS 6
iPad (3rd Generation)
- Introduced Early 2012
- The model number on the back cover is:
- A1416 – iPad Wi-Fi
- A1430 – iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular
- A1403 – iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (VZ)
- White or Black front bezel
- 9.7-inch Retina display
- 30-pin connector
- Micro-SIM try on the right hand side on iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular
- FaceTime and iSight cameras
- 16, 32, or 64 GB of storage
- iOS 6 or lower
iPad 2
- Introduced 2011
- The model number on the back cover is:
- A1396 – iPad 2 (GSM model)
- A1397 – iPad 2 (CDMA model)
- White or Black front bezel
- 30-pin connector
- Micro-SIM try on the right hand side on iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular
- FaceTime and iSight cameras
- 16, 32, or 64 GB of storage
- iOS 6 or lower
iPad
- Introduced 2010
- The model number on the back cover is:
- A1337 – iPad Wi-Fi
- A1219 – iPad Wi-Fi + 3G
- Black front bezel
- 30-pin connector
- Standard SIM try on the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G
- 16, 32, or 64 GB of storage
- iOS 5 or lower
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