iPhone 12 Pro iPhone model NGK13LL/A?

[dyfine]

I had to receive a replacement 12 Pro Space Gray due to ongoing call issues. The new phone shows model number NGK13LL/A vs the MGK13LL/A of my original. Does anyone know what the N vs M indicates?

 

[VineRider]

Models - The iPhone Wiki

www.theiphonewiki.com

N is a replacement model

 

[canuckRus]

I had to receive a replacement 12 Pro Space Gray due to ongoing call issues. The new phone shows model number NGK13LL/A vs the MGK13LL/A of my original. Does anyone know what the N vs M indicates?

N for refurbished iPhones. <--- X, MY BAD!

• M: New device, iPhone was bought as a brand new device.
• F: Refurbished device, iPhone has gone through refurbishing process.
• N: Replacement device, originally bought iPhone was replaced by this device.

How to Check if iPhone is Refurbished or New

To check if iPhone is refurbished or new, take a look at its Model Number. The first character indicates whether the iPhone is New or Refurbished device.

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[Shadowbech]

N is for Warranty replacement unit replaced at the apple store.

 

[ericwn]

N is for Warranty replacement unit replaced at the apple store.

Probably also used for mail-in service options.

 

[Shadowbech]

Probably also used for mail-in service options.

yea any warranty replacement at apple store and also mail-in service (express replacement as well) will start with N.

 

[dyfine]

Models - The iPhone Wiki

www.theiphonewiki.com

N is a replacement model

This wiki is great. Interesting they designate between M, N, and F. I was thinking the N replacement they sent was refurb. After reading the wiki post, my guess is M = brand new with all the packaging and accessories, N = the same as M but only the phone, R = same as N but was previously used by a consumer. Thanks fo rate fast responses!

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I believe it is a refurbished model

 

[dyfine]

I believe it is a refurbished model

If the wiki article is accurate, F = refurb. N = warranty replacment.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

If the wiki article is accurate, F = refurb. N = warranty replacment.

I thought warranty replacement is same as refurbs?

 

[SisterBlue22]

I thought warranty replacement is same as refurbs?

Not necessarily...this early in the game, they are probably doing warranty replacements with new phones because there aren't enough in the return pipeline yet to stock with refurb units.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Not necessarily...this early in the game, they are probably doing warranty replacements with new phones because there aren't enough in the return pipeline yet to stock with refurb units.

Good point! To back this up it could take 3 months or so for the refurb units to be built... According to Quora...

What is the meaning of refurbished iPhone from a user's perspective?

Answer (1 of 9): *Me shopping online* “Oooh! Look at this iPhone 6s! It’s $200 cheaper than retail! Certified refurbished? Heck yeah!” *Proceeds to order and be satisfied with the phone and buys refurbished a lot more* Ok, so that story isn’t true, but it would be awesome if it was. Refurbishe...

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