iPhone 13 Pro Model Number: What’s The Difference in A2483, A2636, A2638, A2639, A2640

iPhone 13 was launched in 2021 by Apple and has four different variants, namely iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Mini, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Even with these four variants, there are multiple different models that customers need to take care of while making a purchase. Today we will talk about iPhone 13 Pro Model Numbers, namely A2483, A2636, A2638, A2639, and A2640, what their differences are, and which one you should be purchasing.

With the new iPhone 13 Pro, Apple has introduced 5 mode numbers, which are A2483, A2636, A2638, A2639, and A2640, which have some changes and compatibility options based on the region and countries. If you are planning to purchase one from the international market for self-usage or gifting purposes, buying the right model in accordance with your region and country is very important. Below I will guide you on the major differences between these iPhone Models and which one you should buy based on your country and region.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Model Number And Their Differences

iPhone 13 Pro

The new Apple iPhone 13 Pro has 5 different models to cater for different career support and 5G bands across the world. Most retailers support global variant LTE bands, but that is not required in all regions or countries. If you don’t have much information about the latest iPhone 13 Pro model numbers, then read the chart given below. You will get an idea of which model to buy and which is suitable for your region or area.

To make the search easier, you can use the built-in search function in your browser with Ctrl + F (Windows) or Command + F (Mac OS). For e.g., if you want to search for a model suitable for japan, open [Ctrl + F] and type japan and check the model number and related details.

iPhone 13 Pro Overview

Apple has launched the pro version catering to the needs of professionals who primarily use their iPhones for cinematography and advance features. The pro variant comes with a powerful A15 Bionic chip which is the fastest in the smartphone market with a slightly smaller notch for a maximizing screen area. It comes with three sets of cameras and has a super retina XDR display with up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The camera offers advanced computational photography and cinematography features like Photographic Styles, Night mode, or Cinematic mode.

iPhone 13 Pro A2483

This is the exclusive model in the United States; If you are a resident of the United States, then this is the model you should opt for purchase.

Model Number:

iPhone 13 Pro A2483

Color & Storage variants:

Silver (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Graphite (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Gold (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Sierra blue (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Region & Carriers:

United States

Connectivity:

Wi-Fi: Yes

VoLTE Support: Yes

Supports 5G mmWave network

SIM Card: Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) and Dual eSIM.

Supported GSM Bands:

GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)
FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)
5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261)

iPhone 13 Pro A2636

The iPhone 13 Pro Max A2641 model is made for the Canada region primarily. Please note that the Japanese version has a shutter sound to comply with Japanese law.

Model Number:

iPhone 13 Pro A2636

Color & Storage variants:

Silver (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Graphite (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Gold (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Sierra blue (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Region & Carriers:

Canada
Guam
Japan
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Saudi Arabia
USVI

Connectivity:

Wi-Fi: Yes

VoLTE Support: Yes

SIM Card: Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) and Dual eSIM.

Supported GSM Bands:

GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900MHz) – For Japanese model
FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
5G NR (bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)

iPhone 13 Pro A2638

This model is a global variant and is made to sell in most countries from Asia, Europe, Australia, and Africa. Please note that the Korean version has a camera shutter sound for compliance with self-regulations.

Model Number:

iPhone 13 Pro A2639

Color & Storage variants:

Silver (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Graphite (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Gold (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Sierra blue (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Region & Carriers:

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, BES Islands, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia and Tahiti, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion Islands, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barts, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Island, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Tahiti, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Willis and Futuna, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Connectivity:

Wi-Fi: Yes

VoLTE Support: Yes

SIM Card: Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) and Dual eSIM.

Supported GSM Bands:

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, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79)

iPhone 13 Pro A2639

This version of the iPhone is specially designed for China & Hongkong. Also, it comes with physical dual sim support where you can use two SIM cards at once without an e-SIM card. Please note that the China Mainland model does not support FaceTime or Wifi calling but works with the Hong Kong model instead.

Model Number:

iPhone 13 Pro A2640

Color & Storage variants:

Silver (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Graphite (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Gold (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Sierra blue (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Region & Carriers:

China mainland
Hong Kong
Macau

Connectivity:

Wi-Fi: Yes

VoLTE Support: Yes

SIM Card: Dual physical SIM (nano-SIM and nano-SIM)

Supported GSM Bands:

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, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79)

iPhone 13 Pro A2640

This version of the iPhone 13 Pro is specially designed for Russia and nearby countries. The separate version is built as the Russian law requires showing certain Russian apps during the initial setup.

Model Number:

iPhone 13 Pro A2640

Color & Storage variants:

Silver (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Graphite (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Gold (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Sierra blue (128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB )

Region & Carriers:

Russia
Armenia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan

Connectivity:

Wi-Fi: Yes

VoLTE Support: Yes

SIM Card: Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) and Dual eSIM.

Supported GSM Bands:

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, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79)

Different Between iPhone 13 Pro A2483, A2636, A2638, A2639, A2640 Model Numbers

Since you know by now, the iPhone has three different model numbers, and all are designed to work in different regions of the world. So if you choose or buy one model number from the international market, then it might or might not work in your region. So it is very important to choose the right model number according to the region where you live

iPhone A2483

This model particularly releases for the United States market. It comes pre-occupied with different carriers, or you may choose the SIM-free factory unlocked version as well.

iPhone A2636

This year, iPhone launched a separate model name A2636 for the countries like Saudi Arabia, Peurto Rico, Canada, and Japan.

iPhone A2638

This version is also known as the Global version since it supports multiple regions of the world out of the box. It supports major countries like the United Kingdom, India, Germany, Russia, Italy, France, Singapore, Taiwan, etc. And it supports dual SIM cards via one physical SIM & other e-SIM card support.

iPhone A2639

This version of the iPhone is specially designed for China & Hongkong. Also, it comes with physical dual sim support where you can use two SIM cards at once without an e-SIM card. However, these iPhones are locked to run on LTE bands available in China, so they will not work in other regions of the world.

iPhone A2640

For Central Asian countries like Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. Apple launched their iPhone 13 Pro with model number A2640.

Conclusion

As you see above, there are multiple variants and models for iPhone 13 Pro Max depending on bands, region, and countries. If you wish to buy one, check the model number and its suitability for your region. Because if you buy a different model number, the device won’t work as expected and might face issues with connectivity, especially 5G and Wifi connectivity. In case of any confusion, comment below, and I will be there to help you out.

Comments

  1. Suppose I have a global variant iPhone 13 pro. If I go in the USA then Have I to change my phone, do I need to get a USA variant iPhone? ??

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