How To Identify An iPad Model?

Ever wondered which iPad Model are you holding right now? Is it an iPad 3 or is it iPad 4? Both of them looked the same. So, how can you differentiate them? This is specially important if you’re buying a second hand iPad from some strangers. You want to know if the iPad they are handing over to you is the exact model they claimed. In this article, you will learn How To Identify An iPad Model.

Step 1:

Turn to the back of the iPad and look at the fine prints (the circled area of the image above).

Step 2:

The storage capacity of the iPad is printed clearly on that iPad body – 16GB, 32GB or 64GB.

Step 3:

Look for the model number at the fine print. The iPad model number starts with Axxxx whereby xxxx are numerical characters. Example: A1458.

Step 4:

Head over to the following link from Apple.com and match the model number found on that iPad body to identify an iPad Model.
Identify An iPad Model: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5452.

It is that simple. This link is applicable to all iPad models including the iPad Mini. We hope you find this information helpful.