Differences between iPhone 6S Models (A1633, A1634, A1688, A1687, A1699, A1700, A1690, A1691)

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1. mylo says

   Dec 22, 2015 at 3:19 pm

   Will A1633 work in Africa

2. Raja says

   Dec 26, 2015 at 8:10 pm

   Which of the 6S Plus models can be serviced in India?

3. Jörg Binick says

   Jan 1, 2016 at 11:05 pm

   Hi, i still wonder if i can use a iP 6S plus A1699 bought unlocked in Apple store in China use in Germany T-Mobile or Vodafone with LTE/4G?
   Hope you can help, Thanks in advance

4. Alessio says

   Jan 3, 2016 at 5:35 pm

   Hi Tuan Do,
   thank you for your wonderful article!
   My question is: I live in the UK and my friend lives in Italy. We are both travelers and about to buy a 6S each (me 128GB, her 64GB). Given from what I have read that the A1633 is the ultimate global phone as it has the band 30, is it really worth having an American friend of mine buying both phones SIM-free in US?
   Also because after the exchange rate they appear to be dramatically cheaper over there = £508 vs £614 (in UK) for the 64GB for example.
   Also, how can I ensure they are going to be exactly UNLOCKED and SIM-free, and they are definitely A1633?
   Online purchasing would be better as we would have the financing option.
   What do you recommend?
   Thank you very much!
   Alessio

5. Paras says

   Jan 6, 2016 at 12:33 am

   Hi Tuan,

   I have purchased iphone 6S 64 GB and the Model No. is A1688. Kindly advise me if it is 4g LTE enabelled.

   Awaited for your reply….Your earliest reply will ne appreciated.

   Thanks

6. Kavinda says

   Jan 9, 2016 at 2:54 am

   People may I know the best iPhone for srilanka?? Because there is no authorised carrier for iPhones here, so I need a unlocked iPhone which can use with any device..??

7. clayton lewis says

   Jan 10, 2016 at 10:48 am

   Hi Tuan Do,

   I would like to purchase an iphone 6splus model 1687 sim free in America. I live in Australia much of the year and would like to use this phone on the telstra network in Australia.

   Can you tell me if this phone will work on the australian bands?

   this one may be too specific but can you tell me if the telstra BYO plans will support this phone?

   Thank you very much!

8. Sam says

   Jan 12, 2016 at 3:47 am

   I’m buying A1700 model in China wondering if it will work outside China? please help

9. Ananth says

   Jan 14, 2016 at 10:44 pm

   Please suggest me which model in iphone is available in CDMA

10. thettin says

    Jan 21, 2016 at 10:38 am

    iPhone 6s plus A1699 work cdma800

11. Samantha says

    Jan 22, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    I have straight talk if I by an iPhone 6 plus under Verizon could I change the mobile network to straight talk or does the phone have to be inlocked

12. Sonora says

    Jan 31, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    Okay, so this has nothing to do with the models, but i forgot the password on my iphone 6s (for the 2nd time.) I was following the directions apple gave me to restore it (powering the iphone off and holdong the home button, etc.) and after several tries of restoring it, on the last time, i powered it off and now it wont turn back on. ive tried holding down the power button and the home button (at the same time and individually), and plugging it in to the computer that ive previously been using to restore it. Can someone please tell me how i can turn on my iphone so i can continue to restore it?? Anything would be very appreciated :)

13. Thomas Gottschalk says

    Feb 3, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    Hi there,
    my daughter is currently at a pupils exchange in mainland China.
    She wants to buy an iPhone 6s A 1700 there.
    Will an A 1700 work in Germany and Europe as well after her return ?

14. katie says

    Feb 4, 2016 at 8:30 am

    Can anyone with model simless or unlocked A1633/A1634 please verify if that works on Verizon or Sprint network (CDMA)?

15. Lakshman says

    Feb 12, 2016 at 5:37 am

    Can I buy iPhone 6s in China unlocked phone??

16. Nicodemus says

    Feb 13, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    Can I use a iPhone 6s bought from Jordan, will work with a Europe career ?

17. Mike says

    Feb 18, 2016 at 5:52 am

    I have an A1633. It is sim unlocked. Can this phone be activated on Verizon?

18. Yazmin says

    Mar 1, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    What model do I need to buy of the 6 plus phone 128 GB to take to Mexico and use with Telcel carrier?

    • Tuan Do says

      Mar 3, 2016 at 9:30 pm

      Just buy an unlocked phone at Apple Store, it is great for Telcel.

19. Florencia says

    Mar 9, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Hello, I’m in China and want to buy an iPhone 6s but the woman at the Apple Store told me that it might not work well when I go back to Argentina. Is that correct? She said that even there is 4g in Argentina, the 4g in China is different and the telephone might not work well in Europe or South America. Please if you can advise me. Thank you so much in advance!!

20. Tony says

    Mar 11, 2016 at 10:28 pm

    Hi Tuan,

    Which iPhone 6S plus model(A####) works for all 4G network in mainland China?

    Thanks,
    Tony

21. Kouka Radwan says

    Mar 20, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    Hello , plzzzz I need ur help I have purchased an iphone 6s plus from amazon and it is already delivered to my friend adress in usa as I am living in Egypt ,the problem now is that it was mentioned that the mobile with bad ESN and contact the seller for additional question but I didnt notice this !! The question now coulld the Ip work in egypt with this bad ESN with anyway or the mobile is useless!! Thxx in advance
    The model is1687

22. CStevenson says

    Apr 1, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    I have a 6S model #A1688. (mKQN2ZD/A). Purchased in Germany and activating via Verizon in US. Everything is working accept Verizon for phone calls. I’ve been to Verizon for assisance twice and had 3 different SIM’s and still no phone. It shows activated on Verizon’s side. If phone sits dormant and I touch it, it shows Verizon in upper left for about 5-10 seconds than goes to no service. Any ideas on what to try next? Also worked with Apple and all good there.

    • HBates says

      Jun 16, 2016 at 6:51 am

      Hi CStevenson – I have the exact same problem with the same model purchased in Australia with a Verizon SIM. It shows as activated, it will show Verizon initially, but then goes to no services. After many hours with Verizon (and Apple), Verizon maintain it is not CDMA compatible despite it being so in the specs and Apple US Stores maintain I need to go back to the reseller in Australia (I purchased it from the airport duty free). Did you end up getting yours working and, if so, would you mind sharing how? My only option right now seems to be to change carriers. Many thanks!

23. Ryan says

    Apr 9, 2016 at 12:07 am

    I bought A1700 in china and i want to know if it works outside china?

24. inci says

    Apr 11, 2016 at 9:46 am

    I recently bought an iphone 6s plus model A1634.
    I am wondering if I can use it in Turkey. Is it compatible?

25. DA SILVA Flora says

    Apr 19, 2016 at 8:18 am

    Hi,

    I will go in New York in few days and I will like to buy
    an Iphone 6S compatible in Europe.
    Which model works in France ?

26. Massi says

    Apr 25, 2016 at 10:05 am

    Hi, I`m visiting US, by the way, I want to buy an iPhone 6s because it less expensive than in my country Portugal .Which one you suggest to avoid all problem regarding the 4G LTE network bands. I`m using NOS Portugal. Thank you very much in advance.

27. Norton says

    May 3, 2016 at 11:14 am

    iphone 6s Models A1633 and A1634 also support LTE networks listed for Models A1688 and A1687, is it supported by H2O wireless?

    • Red_A says

      Sep 3, 2016 at 9:07 pm

      H20 Wireless uses ATT network. Anything supported by ATT will work on H20.
      Great service, BTW:

28. SHALABH says

    May 13, 2016 at 7:51 am

    I PHONE 6S IN INDIA IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE HEAD UNIT OF MY CAR(HONDA CITY) BUT I PHONE 6S OF CHINA IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE HEAD UNIT OF MY SAME CAR?I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO?

29. Wayne Rands says

    Jun 13, 2016 at 12:15 am

    Hi I am on Virgin contract so which iphone 6s chinese version will work with my sim card

30. Dan says

    Jul 1, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    Hi I am currently on At&t and I bought an unlocked Verizon iPhone 6s (A1688). I was wondering is it compatible with China Mobile 4g network and is it ok if I activate it with my At&t sim card? Last time when I bought a Sprint iPhone 6s(A1688), I was told to activate it with a Chinese sim card. I did that and the phone worked perfectly in China but I’m not sure if it is the same case with Verizon?

31. Ariana says

    Jul 4, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    I am planning on buying an iPhone 6s model A1633 with band 30 from a friend. I will be taking the phone back to India so will I be able to use my Vodafone SIM card in it?

32. Chris says

    Aug 2, 2016 at 2:26 am

    Is there any downside to buying the unlocked A1633, over the A1688?

33. Phelecia says

    Sep 5, 2016 at 10:09 am

    Just bought an iPhone 6 Model A1633 unlocked from Apple store and have Sprint for network using LTE. Will I be able to use this phone in China for data and phone calls? It has a SIM card in it.

34. Ibrahim says

    Sep 15, 2016 at 3:30 am

    Hey Tuan,

    Can you please make an article for the iPhone 7 & 7 Plus as well. Which model for the 7 Plus will be a global or world phone?

    • Tuan Do says

      Sep 15, 2016 at 5:07 am

      Please check out this post: https://www.techwalls.com/iphone-7-plus-model-differences/

35. Chloe says

    Sep 20, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    I’ve been using A1633 for almost a year with Apple Upgrade Program, and since moving to Korea/Japan, I want to have A1688 model. Do yo think I can ask them to switch mine to A1688? Also, what’s your opinion toward the recent incident of iPhone Upgrade Program users suing Apple?

36. Dio Hope says

    Sep 26, 2016 at 1:43 am

    I was looking to switch my Verizon iPhone 6S and 6S Plus to Total Wireless, or Straight Talk at worst. The reps told me that my phones are not compatible to bring over. Which model should I get and will it work with LTE network?

    Thanks in advance for the help. Your article was very informative.

37. Keith Sayles says

    Nov 24, 2016 at 9:22 am

    Hello – Can you please help? My Granddaughter is over in the UK visiting me and her Grandmother for Christmas. It is soon to be her 21st birthday and we would like to buy her a new iPhone 7 as a 21st birthday present to take back with her to Australia. I would also purchase the Apple+ care when buying the phone.
    However as it is such a lot of money I want to make sure that the phone would function correctly in Australia.
    If you are able to advise I would be most grateful.
    Kind Regards

    keith Sayles.

38. Syed Talha Khalid says

    Dec 21, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    Hello, Is there any model no A1689 in iphone 6s 64gb?

39. Asad says

    Dec 22, 2016 at 9:01 am

    I want to buy iphone 6s, Recently I am living in china and after sometimes I will move for india so which model is more suitable for both country.