New generation of iPhone has been officially available and it comes in two versions this time, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Apart from considering between a 4.7-inch and a 5.5-inch iPhone, consumers also have to deal with choosing among different models, including A1549, A1586, A1589, A1522, A1524 and A1593.
I see a lot of people buy iPhone 6 in the U.S. or on eBay with global shipping but many of those phones couldn’t work in their countries because there are some iPhone models manufactured for different wireless carriers and markets. They have almost the same tech specs but there are some differences in cellular connectivity. The situation is much better this year as the new iPhone 6/6 Plus features new VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology, which means you can buy a GSM version and still can use a full range of services on CDMA networks. For example, you can buy a sim-free T-Mobile phone and completely avoid CDMA to use it on Verizon. Some carriers offering VoLTE are T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon in the US; Hutchinson Telecom (3), CSL and SmarTone in Hong Kong; SK Telecom, KT and LG U+ in South Korea and StarHub in Singapore.
Read also: Differences between iPhone 6S Models (A1633, A1634, A1688 and A1687)
As VoLTE hasn’t become popular worldwide yet, I’d recommend you to check carefully so that you can purchase the most compatible one. The model numbers of iPhones can easily be found on the box or on the back cover. The amount of iPhone 6’s model numbers is less than iPhone 5S’, then it is much easier for us to pick the right one. So, what are the differences between those iPhone models? Let’s check them out.
iPhone 6
Buy Factory-Unlocked Apple iPhone 6 on Amazon
The 4.7-inch iPhone 6 comes in 3 model numbers, which are iPhone A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA) and A1586. Here are details of those models:
1. A1549 (GSM): This model is compatible with 4G LTE networks on some major carriers in the US and Canada like AT&T, T-Mobile, Rogers (Fido). It supports following LTE bands: 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 17 (700b MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 20 (800 DD), 25 (1900 MHz), 26 (800 MHz), 28 (700 APT MHz) and 29 (700 de MHz). Besides, the GSM version also works on UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) and GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz).
Read also: iPhone 6 A1549 (T-Mobile) Review
Below are some part numbers of the model:
United States:
iPhone 6 16GB Gold (GSM) T-Mobile MG562LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Gold (GSM) T-Mobile MG5D2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Gold (GSM) T-Mobile MG592LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Space Gray (GSM) T-Mobile MG542LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Space Gray (GSM) T-Mobile MG5A2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Space Gray (GSM) T-Mobile MG572LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Silver (GSM) T-Mobile MG552LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Silver (GSM) T-Mobile MG5C2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Silver (GSM) T-Mobile MG582LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Gold (GSM) AT&T MG4Q2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Gold (GSM) AT&T MG502LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Gold (GSM) AT&T MG4V2LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Space Gray (GSM) AT&T MG4N2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Space Gray (GSM) AT&T MG4W2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Space Gray (GSM) AT&T MG4R2LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Silver (GSM) AT&T MG4P2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Silver (GSM) AT&T MG4X2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Silver (GSM) AT&T MG4U2LL/A
Canada:
iPhone 6 16GB Gold Unlocked MG3D2CL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Gold Unlocked MG3L2CL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Gold Unlocked MG3G2CL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Space Grey Unlocked MG3A2CL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Space Grey Unlocked MG3H2CL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Space Grey Unlocked MG3E2CL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Silver Unlocked MG3C2CL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Silver Unlocked MG3K2CL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Silver Unlocked MG3F2CL/A
2. A1549 (CDMA): This is considered as the world phone version. It supports all the same spectrum frequencies as the A1549 (GSM) and also includes CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (with 800, 1700/2100, 1900 and 2100 MHz bands). Besides, it works on UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) and 4G LTE bands include bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29. The model is compatible with Verizon and Cricket in the US. However, if you buy an unlocked Verizon phone, you will be able to use it on any other GSM networks like T-Mobile and AT&T as well. Here are some part numbers of this model:
United States:
iPhone 6 16GB Gold (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG5Y2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Gold (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG652LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Gold (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG622LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Space Gray (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG5W2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Space Gray (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG632LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Space Gray (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG602LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Silver (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG5X2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Silver (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG642LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Silver (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MG612LL/A
3. A1586: This version is sold locked on some CDMA carriers in the US like C Spire, Sprint and US Cellular. This is the most versatile version but you won’t be able to unlock it easily in the US. Therefore, you have more chances to buy the factory unlocked A1586 in Asia or Europe. The unlocked version is also available on Amazon through some retailers. The model works on CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) and TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A). Compatible 4G LTE bands are FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) and TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 which are corresponding to frequencies 2600 Mhz, 1900 Mhz, 2300 Mhz and 2500 Mhz).
Along with the iPhone 6 Plus A1524, this model supports both TD-SCDMA bands of China Mobile and band 39 for TD-LTE. The bands 38 and 40 are also available, so you absolutely can use LTE in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The LTE will work on China Mobile Hong Kong, CSL, Hutchison, SmarTone in Hong Kong, Deutsche Telekom, O2, Vodafone in Germany, Optus (Virgin), Telstra, Vodafone in Australia, and 3, EE, O2 (Giffgaff), Vodafone in the UK. Below are part numbers of this model.
United States:
iPhone 6 16GB Gold (CDMA) Sprint MG6C2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Gold (CDMA) Sprint MG6J2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Gold (CDMA) Sprint MG6F2LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Space Gray (CDMA) Sprint MG692LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Space Gray (CDMA) Sprint MG6G2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Space Gray (CDMA) Sprint MG6D2LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Silver (CDMA) Sprint MG6A2LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Silver (CDMA) Sprint MG6H2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Silver (CDMA) Sprint MG6E2LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Gold Sprint Factory Unlocked MG492LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Gold Sprint Factory Unlocked MG4J2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Gold Sprint Factory Unlocked MG4E2LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Space Gray Sprint Factory Unlocked MG472LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Space Gray Sprint Factory Unlocked MG4F2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Space Gray Sprint Factory Unlocked MG4A2LL/A
iPhone 6 16GB Silver Sprint Factory Unlocked MG482LL/A
iPhone 6 64GB Silver Sprint Factory Unlocked MG4H2LL/A
iPhone 6 128GB Silver Sprint Factory Unlocked MG4C2LL/A
4. A1589: This version is available exclusively on China Mobile and you should only buy it if you don’t plan to use it on any other carrier. The iPhone 6 A1589 is compatible with TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A) as well as TD-LTE bands 38, 39, 40, 41, and GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz). Notably, the model also supports UMTS (WCDMA)/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) and FDD-LTE (band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) but they apply only to international roaming. That means 3G and 4G LTE of this phone won’t be compatible with China Telecom and China Unicom.
iPhone 6 Plus
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At the moment, the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus has 3 model numbers, which are A1522 (GSM), A1522 (CDMA) and A1524. Basically, the A1522 (GSM) bands are the same as iPhone A1549 (GSM), A1522 (CDMA)’s bands are the same as A1549 (CDMA), A1593 is the same as A1589 and A1524 is corresponding to the A1586. Details are shown below.
1. A1522 (GSM): This is the popular iPhone 6 Plus version that can work properly on most GSM carriers over the world, including United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Its compatible bands are GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) and LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29).
Read also: iPhone 6 Plus A1522 (T-Mobile) Review
Here are some known part numbers of the model:
United States:
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Gold (GSM) T-Mobile MGC12LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Gold (GSM) T-Mobile MGC72LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Gold (GSM) T-Mobile MGC42LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Space Gray (GSM) T-Mobile MGAX2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Space Gray (GSM) T-Mobile MGC52LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus128GB Space Gray (GSM) T-Mobile MGC22LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Silver (GSM) T-Mobile MGC02LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Silver (GSM) T-Mobile MGC62LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Silver (GSM) T-Mobile MGC32LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Gold (GSM) AT&T MGAN2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Gold (GSM) AT&T MGAW2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Gold (GSM) AT&T MGAR2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Space Gray (GSM) AT&T MGAL2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Space Gray (GSM) AT&T MGAU2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Space Gray (GSM) AT&T MGAP2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Silver (GSM) AT&T MGAM2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Silver (GSM) AT&T MGAV2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Silver (GSM) AT&T MGAQ2LL/A
Canada
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Gold Unlocked MG9P2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Gold Unlocked MG9W2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Gold Unlocked MG9T2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Space Grey Unlocked MG9M2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Space Grey Unlocked MG9U2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Space Grey Unlocked MG9Q2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Silver Unlocked MG9N2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Silver Unlocked MG9V2CL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Silver Unlocked MG9R2CL/A
2. A1522 (CDMA): This is the world phone version of the iPhone 6 Plus, it is the one you get when you buy it through Verizon. As all Verizon iPhones are factory unlocked, it can work on most CDMA and GSM networks in the world. To know if it is compatible with carriers in your country, check out its radio frequencies: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) and LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29). Some known part numbers are listed below:
United States:
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Gold (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCM2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Gold (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCU2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Gold (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCQ2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Space Gray (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCK2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Space Gray (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCR2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Space Gray (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCN2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Silver (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCL2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Silver (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCT2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Silver (CDMA) Verizon Wireless MGCP2LL/A
3. A1524: The model is available via Sprint in the US and it is sold locked to the CDMA carrier. However, you can buy the unlocked iPhone 6 Plus in some countries in Asia and Europe like Singapore, Hong Kong, or Japan. It has a wide range of spectrum frequencies and technically it is compatible with any GSM or CDMA operator. However, the problem is that you won’t be able to buy the version easily in the US. If you want to buy the factory unlocked iPhone 6 Plus A1524 in the US, you can look for it on Amazon.
Following are its radio frequencies: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) and TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41). You will be able to use LTE in Europe and Asia including countries like China, Hong Kong, Japan, France, Germany, Singapore, Australia and the UK. Listed below are some part numbers:
United States:
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Gold (CDMA) Sprint MGCX2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Gold (CDMA) Sprint MGD42LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Gold (CDMA) Sprint MGD12LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Space Gray (CDMA) Sprint MGCV2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Space Gray (CDMA) Sprint MGD22LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Space Gray (CDMA) Sprint MGCY2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Silver (CDMA) Sprint MGCW2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Silver (CDMA) Sprint MGD32LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Silver (CDMA) Sprint MGD02LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Gold Sprint Factory Unlocked MGAA2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Gold Sprint Factory Unlocked MGAK2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Gold Sprint Factory Unlocked MGAF2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Space Gray Sprint Factory Unlocked MGA82LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Space Gray Sprint Factory Unlocked MGAH2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Space Gray Sprint Factory Unlocked MGAC2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Silver Sprint Factory Unlocked MGA92LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Silver Sprint Factory Unlocked MGAJ2LL/A
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Silver Sprint Factory Unlocked MGAE2LL/A
4. A1593: This version is distributed exclusively by China Mobile, the largest carrier in China. Therefore, you shouldn’t buy it if you want to use on other carriers. It supports TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A), TD-LTE (bands 38, 39, 40, 41) and GSM / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz). Some bands of UMTS(WCDMA) /HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) and FDD-LTE (band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) are also available but they can’t be used inside mainland China, they work only for international roaming purposes.
Leave a comment below if you have any issue picking a suitable iPhone 6 or iPhone 6S model. I’d love to help.
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rohit says
Im going to buy iphone 6 from US contract free and want to use it in india
EM220192 says
Hi there,
I am going to America for à trip and I like to buy an iphone 6 there that works in the EU.
Which type do you advice me to buy?
Greets
Tapio says
Hi Tuan,
Thanks for the informative post. I’m going to the States in a few weeks and would like to buy a phone that works in Europe (Scandinavia). I figured that since we only use the bands 1,2,3,5,7,8 and 20, the A1549 GSM model will suit my needs, not to mention that you can’t get the “world phone” version A1586 directly from the shelf (if I understood correctly). Now my question is to you: can you buy the A1549 GSM -model straight from an Apple Store? Or is it only being sold in a T-Mobile store or something?
Thanks in advance,
Tapio
Jamie says
Hi Tuan
In relation to your response. I am due to be going florida in two weeks, and would like to purchase an iPhone 6. It seems like the carrier free tmobile iPhone is my only option.
Will it work in the UK on EE, and allow me to get their 4g signal?
Many thanks
Jamie
Sam Sixtho says
Hi Tuan, amazing post and comments!
I’m a fairly frustrated iPhone 5s user in china. I bought my china mobile 5s from the apple store in shanghai at launch. Since then the only way I could use LTE on China Mobile was by jail breaking the phone. It does work but I have to use an app to switch on LTE all the time and in areas of no LTE instead of automatically switching to gsm I just lose all signal.
I’m traveling in Japan right now and I could buy a 6 here, or in Hong Kong at some point. I could even mind switch carrier in China to Unicom if it is better? (I tried Unicom 4g LTE sim in my 5s, it didn’t work either!). Sorry if that was too long! The TL/DR is: What iPhone 6 is best for me to use in China and where can I buy it?
Thanks so much!!
Tuan Do says
That’s really weird,
Did you buy the iPhone 5S A1530 for China Mobile?
You can buy the iPhone 6 A1586 or iPhone 6 Plus A1524 in Hong Kong or Japan. They will be compatible with all carriers in China.
Sammy Sixtho says
Actually sorry little mistake. It’s the A1528 unlocked from china apple store on launch. Thanks very much for your response! So the A1586 will work for 4G LTE on china mobile and 4G on Unicom out of the box? Thanks again!!!
sandradever says
which models are unlocked out of the box and which models are “sim free”
THANK YOU!
Jclb says
Hi tuan!
I’ve been searching answers on the net for like 2 days already and when i came across your blog, i’m pretty sure that you can answer my question.
I live in the Philippines and currently on vacation here in the US, and I’m planning to buy an Iphone 6 here.
Which model will be the best fit in Manila, Philippines?
Thank you!
Tuan Do says
The T-Mobile version can work on Globe and Smart.
Jclb says
Thank you Tuan! Is it the same model as in Singapore or Asian models? It’s gsm by the way.
Rolf says
Hi Tuan,
I’m currently stauing in Taiwan and hopeing to buy an Iphone 6 or 6 plus. Do you now if the Taiwanese models are suitable for the European network (especially the Netherlands) ?
Thanks!
Aledavidov says
Hi Tuan . I have Verizon iPhone 6 , can you tell it’s going to work at Uzbekistan ?
Thank you
Neil says
Tuan,
Thanks for the blog and all the information.
I am in the US at the moment and wondered if I bought an iPhone 6 or 6 plus whether it would work in the UK? It seems that there might be an issue with 4G?
Which models would be compatible with the UK and are there any networks or carriers that I can or can’t use in the UK?
Thanks!
DAT says
Hi Tuan,
I am from Canada.
Please tell me which model is best to use in Vietnam?
Thanks,
Tuan Do says
DAT,
The unlocked version being sold at Apple Store is enough.
Andew says
Hi Taun
I wish i m on right, the best iphone model is the 1524 which works on all carriers around the world well if i got,this right then this is my next question, where is the best country to get the 6 plus 1524
Please answer
Thanks
Jr says
Iphone 6 model A1549 from verizon is unlocked?work’s in brazil?or another carrier in USA?
Mac says
Hi Tuan,
lots of great help that you are doing for everybody, My question is if I buy the iPhone 6 T-mobil contract free from Apple store, is it compatible with the carriers in Kuwait? you already answer about using it in the Philippines which i travel between these 2 countries frequently. I want to donate but can’t find the section to donate to your PayPal. Please realist your PayPal.
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Mac says
One of the carrier in Kuwait requires you to have an iPhone 5s model A1457. So is the T-mobil iPhone 6 contract free good enough to use in Kuwait?
Tuan Do says
I just checked some carriers in Kuwait including Viva, Ooredoo and Zain. Any unlocked iPhone can work on those carriers.
We appreciate any donation from readers, you can send it to Paypal id at [email protected]
Thanks
thang says
Hi Tuan,
Could you guess the model of unlocked Verizon, A1549 or A1586? And could I used it in Vietnam as well.
Currently I am living in US and using T-mobile sim card but I’ll come back to Vietnam after 1 year, also sometime i have business trip at Japan and Korea so please advise me which is best mode T-mobile free contract or unlocked Verizon for my job.
Many thank for your support
Tuan Do says
Thang,
It is A1549 (CDMA) like I mentioned in the article. Both of them are not fully compatible with SoftBank in Japan but they should be alright.
thang says
Thank Tuan,
Another question about Verizon unloked A1549 (CDMA) full-priced, could I buy this one in USA and use with T-Mobile or AT&T as well (full 4G LTE), because I already asked Verizon employee about this mode but she said can’t use in T-mobile and AT&T, it is only use CDMA in USA and oversea (support both CDMA and GSM), I more confuse…I ready want to buy Verizon unloked A1549 due to I’m using T-mobile sim card in USA ( but T-mobile iP in Apple store unavailable now) and can use in VN when I come back (sometime go to Korean which used CDMA spect).
Onething; are you vietnamess ???
Many thank
Murat says
Hi Tuan,
Would T-mobile no contract version works on Turkcell in Turkey?
Thanks for your help,
Marie says
Here is my question: the unlocked T-Mobile iPhone 6 sold by Apple is the A1549. This link http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE suggests that only the A1586 will work with UK carries. So if I buy an unlocked iPhone 6 in the US it will be the t-mobile version which is not compatible with UK networks?
Daniel Phuc Nguyen says
Hi, I wanna buy the Unlocked iPhone 6 in US but I didn’t see any Sim-free version! But iPhone 5s has Sim-free version. Can T-mobile version use like Sim-free?? Can you help me to choose the iPhone 6 international version for me please?
PS: I live in Vietnam. Thank you! :)
Sahil says
I don’t have any questions anymore because of all your amazing answers here! I just wanted to say you are really really helpful and doing an amazing job! I know a lot of people who appreciate your help! So thank you very much for all your great help! :) :)
Richard says
Hi Taun,
I see that the best way to get the 1524 model is in japan also it is cheaper, if i got this right then here is my question does an iphone bought from japan differs from an iphone bought in for example Hong Kong, and if it does what are the differences ?
Thaks,
Jybyjv says
Does it differ from where i buy my iphone with same model 1524
Shrip says
Dear Tuan,
Even I am from India and will be travelling to japan, Korea, Vietnam and Thailand this month.
Can you tell me from which country out of this can I get unlock iphone 6plus for India.
Thanks
Shrip says
Also I am using Vodafone carrier.
Tuan Do says
You could get it anywhere because they are selling the same version.
Alan says
Dear Tuan. I live in Ireland and hope to buy Unlocked iPhone 6 online via apple store US. Will 4G/LTE function on our networks.thanks
Mai says
Do you think when Apple store starts to sell the unlocked sim free iPhone 6 Plus in US, would it be the A1524 or A1522. The sales rep at Apple store does not know the differences between models of their products. Thank you!
lisa c says
Dear Tuan,
I happen to be traving in NY right now and am going back to Korea in 2 wks.
Which Iphone 6+ model should i get so i can use it in Korea?
Luxl says
Dear TUAN,
Hi i have ordered the T-Mobile(Contract Free) iPhone 6 and 6 plus from apple store in the usa, will Those phone unlocked and work on it in cambodia?. would appreciate some help on this!
David C. says
I will be moving to Japan in January. I have the iPhone 6+ A1522 (AT&T) will it work there?
Tuan Do says
It won’t be fully compatible with SoftBank because the carrier is using TD-LTE on band 41. Besides, your AT&T iPhone will need to be unlocked.
David C says
So if I get it unlocked I could us it in Japan?
Pedro says
Hi,
I got an iphone 6 A1586 MG4F2X/A unlocked from Australia Apple Store, but it does not work with a China Telecom card in China.
Anybody know the reason? Will China Mobile and/or China Unicom work?
Thanks a lot!
Pedro
billylo says
Hi Tuan,
I’m in canada now and bought iphone 6 A1549. I’m from hk and using smartone. Sometimes i work in china. Is my iphone will work normally in hk and china?
Thank you for your help.
Billy
Mohan says
which model of iphone 6 plus compatible with INDIAN GSM Network.
loi says
Dear Tuan,
I just bought an ATT iPhone 6 and I’m about to go on a vacation in Vietnam. Well my ATT iPhone 6 in Vietnam or I have to unlock it first?
Thank you!
Loi
Andy Wach says
you have to unlock first before you head to VN…..
if you have verizon phone, the phone automatic unlock and can be use in Vietnam, NOT AT&t
Peter says
Hi
I am in Hawaii from Australia and want to know if any of the iPhone 6 versions are compatible with Telstra do they provide 4G LTE coverage. The phones are $400 cheaper. Thanks Peter.
Kuba says
Hi, which model of IPhone 6 Plus will be work in Poland? I’m going to US and want buy iPhone there but I want to have 100 % certainty about good model.
Best regards
Talal says
Dear Tuan,
Can I buy the sim free IPhone 6/6+ from japan and using it in kuwait (Middle East)?
Regards,
Andrei Copaci says
I live in Romania, in Europe. I will get an iPhone 6 (unlocked) from my uncle who lives in Canada, but i want to be sure if it will work with Vodafone Romania and on 4G. What model should I buy?
Serban Ionut Andrei says
L-am intrebat si eu mi a rapuns mai sus…1549 este ok de T mobile sau Verizon.
Eu am un amic care pleaca in vacanta si l-am pus sa imi cumpere.
Spor !!!
Alex says
Sa inteleg ca se poate cumpara de pe site-ul ( cu livrare in USA ) versiunea free contract T-Mobile? Va merge oare pe orange ?
raul says
salutare alex….ai reusit sa intri in posesia iphon-ului 6 adus din america?? functioneaza in romania pe orange??? stima
Ken Fukuda says
Hi Tuan,
Will unlocked A1586 or A1524 work on Verizon network?
Thank you.
Andrew says
Dear Tuan,
Could you tell me please, will contract-free version of iPhone 1586 work in Russia? We’ve got LTE 7 or 38 (2600)/
nm says
e 1586 work in Russia? We’ve got LTE 7 or 38 (2600
Anthony says
Hi Tuan,
If a buy an Iphone 6 in Canada, will it work with France 4G?
Many thx !
nm says
If a buy an Iphone 6 in Canada, will it work with France 4G?
Many thx !
tuttle says
Great article! Your information is very useful.
I live in Canada. I want to buy an unlocked iPhone 6, primarily for use in Canada (I have not yet chosen a carrier). But, I also want to use local SIM cards in Europe, especially France and Italy.
Which model of iPhone 6 would be the best for me to buy from Apple Store in Canada for those requirements?
Thanks
Tuan Do says
You don’t have a choice when buyint at Apple Store. The unlocked version they are selling can be used in those countries anyways.
Remythe says
Hi Sir,
I’m from France.
I am planning to buy an Iphone 6 plus in the US. I know that the one from T-mobile contract free (GSM) is the “Model A1522 (GSM)”.
However I need the model 1524 I i want to use the 4G i France right ? right? Does the model 1522 will work (4g) in France?
Because here in Frace we use “FDD-LTE”.
Many thanks in Advance.
Aycan says
Dear Tuan,
It is a great article and i know it is hard for you to answer every question. I am in japan right now and i would like to purchase 64 gb iphone 6 plus.
Which model should i go to work it on Turkey/Europe ?(I live in Turkey and i think we are included in Europe region in case of frequencies.)
Tuan Do says
As mentioned above, the unlocked version in Japan can work on most carriers in the world.
Ken says
Verizon?