The Unlocked iPhone 6 comes in two models for US carriers: A1549 and A1586.
This post is part of our Unlocked iPhone Buyers Guide, which covers everything you need to know when buying an unlocked iPhone.
This article will help answer the question: Which unlocked iPhone 6 should I buy for my carrier network? We’ll discuss the model differences, carrier compatibility, and help you choose the right iPhone 6 for Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint or your favorite MVNO.
Unlocked iPhone 6: A1549 vs A1586
The A1549 models for GSM and CDMA will work great on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and their MVNOs. For Sprint compatibility you’ll want to stick with the A1586.
| A1549 | A1586 |
|---|---|
|
|
Even though the A1586 has more bands for Sprint and international, the A1549 is going to be preferred for most US carriers.
| Both A1549 and A1586 | Just A1549 | Just A1586 |
|---|---|---|
|
|
|
The A1586 was also sold as the SIM-free version, used by Apple for replacement devices, and is going to be the better option for international carriers.
Buy Unlocked iPhone 6
Swappa makes buying an Unlocked iPhone 6 safe and easy. To keep our marketplace safe, we don’t allow broken items. Every product has listing requirements and an approval process to ensure confident shopping.
Snag the best deals on used iPhones wherever you go. Download the Swappa App today!
