Considering how long we spend staring at them, it’s amazing how many of us don’t know our own phone model. It’s an iPhone! Okay, but which model? It’s black and has a big screen...
The quickest and easiest way to identify your phone model is to check the back of the phone. If there’s no joy there, take a look at the box. If the box is long gone, follow our instructions below to find out more.
Find your model by manufacturer
Follow our instructions below to find out more:
Apple
- Visit Apple Support for instructions on how to identify your iPhone model. Find my phone
Samsung
- Visit Samsung Support and follow the steps to identify your phone. Find my phone
OnePlus
- On your phone, go to Settings > About Phone > Model
- Make a note of the model number
- Visit OnePlus Support to match the model number to the model name. Find my phone
Huawei
- On your phone, go to Settings > System > Model
- Make a note of the model number
- Visit Huawei Support to search the model number (e.g. "CLT-L09") and find the model name. Find my phone
Google/Nexus
- First check the back of your phone for the model name
- If it’s not there, go to Settings > Systems > About phone
- Tap Regulatory labels
- There will be a pop-up showing the model
Sony
- On your phone, go to Settings > System > About Phone
- Make a note of the model number
- Visit Sony Support and then enter your model number. Find my phone
LG
- Check beneath the battery of your phone and look for a model name beginning with “LG”.
- Alternatively, you can go to Settings > About phone > Phone Identity