You can determine the original status of an iPhone by checking the first character of the model number: To find this information, you can: Open the Settings app on the iPhone Go to General, and About Look for the "Model" field and the first letter. M - Brand new device purchased directly from Apple F - Refurbished device that has gone through Apple's refurbishing process N - Replacement device provided by Apple due to a service request P - Personalized device with custom engraving Those are the most common. And here are others that are less common. D - Device used for development or testing purposes G - Device sold through a carrier or retailer (not directly from Apple) J - Device sold through a specific sales channel or promotion Q - Device used for quality assurance testing R - Device used for regulatory testing T - Device used for training or educational purposes