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It seems like this model is frowned upon or something though. So if you compare this one to say a model apple would sell in the store "unlocked" there would be no difference whatsoever? You wouldn't be able to tell them apart?

Correct. The full retail T-Mobile 5S iPhone that sold through Apple is the same one as their unlocked 5S version. Both will work on any GSM carrier.
 
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