Apple factories around the world. Where is iPhone made? Tim Cook is confident that the iPhone is an American smartphone

Despite the enormous popularity of iPhones, many potential buyers have no idea how to choose the right model. After all, in addition to gigabytes of memory, color and cost, it also matters cellular networks which countries it is adapted from.

Therefore, before purchasing a new or used iPhone, we strongly recommend that you find out in which country it was purchased (or originally intended). If the seller does not have such data, you can find out this information yourself by studying its service numbers. They are listed on the back of the box, so even if the gadget is sealed in factory film, you can check all the ins and outs of the device without opening it. In the case of a used iPhone, be sure to check the data indicated on the box and registered in the settings of the smartphone itself. You can find them in the corresponding menu.
You can also find the IMEI on the phone itself. For the iPhone 6s, as in older models, the IMEI is registered on the SIM card slot. For 6 or 6 Plus - on the back of the case.
Plus, “break through”IMEImoreYou can dial the combination that is universal for all phones: *#06#. When this code is not defined, it is likely that this iPhone they tried to “unlock” (that is, untie from a two-year contract with a specific foreign operator), and the attempt was unsuccessful. Such a device cannot be used and there is no point in buying it. Now it is only suitable as a donor of spare parts.

If at least one of the mentioned codes written in different places does not match, then this iPhone has probably been repaired and it is unknown how serious the damage was. It is definitely better to refrain from buying such a smartphone, even when its price is very tempting.

Analyzing the data

So, we found and checked the initial data. Now let's start studying the information hidden behind the codes.

First we enter our serial number- F2LNCRWBG5QR in the search engine on the site - http://www.chipmunk.nl/cgi-fast/applemodel.cgi. As you can see, this iPhone was produced in 2014 at the Chinese Foxconn plant. This means that this is definitely an original device.

A used gadget can be further checked by connecting it to a computer and running branded application– iTunes. Select iPhone in the list of devices and click the Browse tab. The program will give basic information about the smartphone.
But this is what checking on the manufacturer’s special resource gives - checkcoverage.apple.com. Here you can enter both the IMEI and the serial number in the search field - the data produced by the system will look the same.
A green check mark next to the first item on the list is a guarantee that this iPhone purchased legally. True, the one-year technical support period for it has already expired, which means that the smartphone was purchased and activated more than a year ago. When purchasing a 6s, the warranty must be valid, because... iPhones in this series were released quite recently - in mid-September.

In addition, by the serial number you can immediately identify a restored (or refurbished) smartphone - in this case, the prefix 5K is added to the standard code. There is often an additional discount on such gadgets, and if the restoration work was carried out at the manufacturer, there is no need to worry. However, if such a gadget does not have the same IMEI codes on the case, box and settings, it is possible that it was assembled illegally - from several broken or sunken original devices. There is no need to even talk about the reliability of its operation, much less about purchasing it.

It also makes sense to find out for which country the selected iPhone is adapted to understand whether such a gadget will work in your home country.

So, for example, models created for the markets of mainland America support 16 LTE networks, European or Asian models support up to 20 LTE, and these are almost all operators in the world.

So, to find out which country the phone was manufactured for, look for the model/batch number (again, on the box or in the settings of the iPhone itself).
We are interested in the letters before the fraction at the end, in our example it is RU. It is not difficult to guess that Russia is meant. This means that this smartphone has been tested for compliance with PCT requirements and will most likely work with all national operators. To determine the code for other countries, use the table below. Based on the table, the iPhone considered as another example, with the annotation LL next to the model number, was created for sale in the American market. Finally, we note that automatic free services Information about the iPhone is not always displayed correctly. But this does not mean that all other methods described are also unreliable. For greater confidence, apply everything possible methods checks to ensure that there is no chance of purchasing a counterfeit or locked (stolen, repaired) device.

Country of purchase and warranty

Finding out the place of purchase is also important if the free warranty period has not yet passed and you are applying to receive it. We draw your attention to the fact that if the country of purchase and the place of application for service do not match, you may be denied services, citing Apple's disclaimer clause. Here is a copy from the official source: In other words, wherever you bought your iPhone, get it repaired there. It is clear that such a policy is associated with significant inconvenience for the user. It is calculated that no one will want to take a long time to disassemble and send the device overseas. Most likely, the buyer will take the gadget to the local service center, and for the same money, without unnecessary nerves, he will quickly fix the breakdown.

On the bottom back cover On most iPhones, the small print says Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China - "Designed by Apple in California, assembled in China".

In disputes with iPhone fans, owners of Xiaomi, OnePlus, Meizu and others often speculate on this Chinese smartphones on Android. They insist that their devices differ from Apple devices only in price, but country of origin they have one.

Tim Cook is confident that the iPhone is an American smartphone

In this case, the question of availability of production capacity, qualified personnel, availability of natural resources, logistics convenience, and, in total, the overall price of such an undertaking will immediately arise.

That's why geography of Apple suppliers for the production of the flagship iPhone X is quite extensive:

• Korean Samsung is responsible for OLED screens and RAM
• Safety glasses are produced by American Corning.
• Modules mobile communications supplied by American Intel and Qualcomm
• Wireless chips are made by American Broadcom
• A series processors are produced by Taiwanese TSMC
• NFC chips for the device are created by the European AMS
• Printed circuit boards are made by Japanese Fujikura and other Asian companies
• Cameras for iPhone X are supplied by Japanese Sony
• The speakers are mainly produced by the Chinese AAC Technologies
• Other components are made by Korean LG, Japanese Nissha, Korean Interflex and many others

And these are just the companies that I managed to pull out from a study of the Chinese information resource iChunt, which tried to calculate the cost of all components of the current Apple flagship.

iPhone components are produced in the most different countries world - exactly where it can be done with sufficient quality and relatively inexpensively.

Chinese giant factories are responsible for assembling the iPhone

iPhones and other Apple equipment are assembled by Chinese giant factories Foxconn and Pegatron. This is not least due to the cost of labor, which is 3-5 times less here than in the USA.

However, not only the price, but also the qualifications of the employees play a huge role. Tim Cook has already emphasized this in an interview with CBS News.

“If you could get all the stampers in the United States, they could fit in the room we’re sitting in right now. In China, you need several football fields for this.”

But we are sure that the first place in the issue of assembly location has long been taken Natural resources- rare earth elements, which as of 2014 were mined in China more than 10 times more than in the United States.

As far as we know, it is almost impossible to export them from the country in a “raw” state in Chinese realities, but in the form of finished products - no problem.

China will likely continue to use its influence over Apple and other smartphone companies over the next few years. Therefore, the inscription will continue to appear on the cover of the iPhone Assembled in China.

The main thing is that the smartphone is being developed by American minds

Yes, the iPhone has enough components that are not directly related to the USA. Yes, Apple smartphones are not assembled by American hands. But is this enough to call them Chinese, European, Japanese or something else?

Let's draw a banal parallel. Your favorite Coca-Cola is produced by the American company The Coca-Cola Company, but it does this not only in the USA, because transporting soda from one continent to another is definitely not the most profitable idea.

Therefore, it builds factories and licenses production in almost every country in the world - including Russia or Ukraine. But we do not believe that “Coca-Cola” is a local drink and do not put it on a par with our “Baikal”, “Crushon”, “Duchess” or anything else.

The question arises, why then are we comparing the iPhone with other smartphones that are assembled in China? This is fundamentally wrong, because it is important not where the device was assembled, but where it was invented how to do it correctly.

For the concept, design, appearance and other features of Apple smartphones are answered by employees in the USA, so the iPhone should be considered an American smartphone, and not some other one.

IN modern world It is almost impossible to do without a smartphone; this modern gadget has all the necessary functions and programs accumulated by humanity over many years. Maybe you decided to replace the old one cellular telephone for a more advanced one or just want variety, but don’t know where to stop. This article will tell you about Apple smartphones, their characteristics, and why they are the flagship gadgets of the modern world.

About company

Having existed on the electronics market since the 70s of the twentieth century, Apple did not initially specialize in the production of phones. Their first successful product was Personal Computer, which was created to help man. It was only in 2007 that the company introduced the world to its first smartphone, called the iPhone.

Initially, it seems to us that the meaning of this name is two words “I” and “telephone”. But initially the prefix “-i” meant the abbreviated word Internet. The creators also laid down the meaning of several more English words starting with “i”, which in translation mean “personal”, “learning”, “communicating”, “inspiring”.

First smartphone

The history of the iPhone begins in 2008, when the first smartphone from this line was presented. Just after going on sale, the smartphone conquered the US market with its quality and originality. The next iPhone model, iPhone 3G, became the flagship of that generation. It was cheaper and significantly improved compared to the firstborn. Don’t also forget that this phone was the first iPhone to appear on the electronics market in the CIS countries, and in Russia in particular.

About Apple smartphones

What is an iPhone?

It would be fair to answer that this is the flagship among modern smartphones. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the manufacturer relies on impeccable quality and perfect design. All phones without exception apple iphone run on the iOS operating system, which fundamentally distinguishes them from their contemporaries. This is a special OS designed for iPhone.

Who invented the iPhone?

The main creator of the Apple iPhone smartphone, as well as the creator of Apple itself, is Steve Jobs. Although some of the first projects were failures, he did not give up hope and for a long time the company worked on the first iPhone released to the world, which is still subject to criticism.

Where are iPhones assembled?

The country of origin of iPhones is America, California, Cupertino. It is there that the creation and development of everyone’s favorite smartphones takes place - all the details are developed there. However, assembly is carried out in China.

Why is that? The answer to this question lies in the cost of the smartphone. Since it is much cheaper to assemble a smartphone in China, and the plant is not taxed as much as it would be in America. Moreover, if the assembly took place in the homeland of the smartphone, where it would cost customers almost twice as much. The assembled smartphone is delivered back to America.

In which countries is iPhone sold?

Basically, official Apple stores are located in America, Canada, as well as European countries. Stores are also open in major cities and capitals of the East and Asia. Where can you buy an iPhone if there is no official store in your city? To do this, there is no need to go to the nearest point of sale. You can easily order a phone on the official website, and then choose a delivery method convenient for you.

Flagships of our time

The latest models, the six and seven, have won the hearts of buyers the most. Moreover, both are unique and interesting to use.

Very often people wonder how the iPhone differs from a regular smartphone, why is it recognized as better, what is an iPhone? In fact, there are many factors that confirm his primacy:

iPhone 6

The Six is ​​the first iPhone to come in maxi sizes. Before the release of this line, all the company’s smartphones were released under the motto “Easy to use with one hand.” But since the size of phones has increased significantly all over the world, Apple decided to keep up and created a wonderful phone that still holds its place in the market.

Characteristics 6 and 6 plus

The main change was the increase in screen diagonal, up to 4.7 regular version and up to 5.5 in the plus version. The phone was also released on the basis of the new iOS 8 operating system, the 64-bit Apple A8 processor, as well as the updated Apple M8 coprocessor. And also the smartphone has added a payment function with using Apple Pay, where you can use your smartphone to pay for goods in the store , and the rear camera has also been significantly improved.

About 6s and 6s plus

On iPhone 6s and 6s plus There have been significantly more changes than with regular sixes. Now the prefix “S” means strong, translated from American. First of all, the changes affected technical characteristics gadget:

iPhone 7

The Seven is an innovative model, during the release of which a new unique design of smartphones was developed, about which controversy still continues. Also, the 3.5 connector was removed from the latest model, which caused a lot of discussion among potential buyers. However, when you take the iPhone phone in your hand, all questions disappear on their own.

Characteristics of 7 and 7 plus

There are also some drastic changes: since the 3.5 mm jack has disappeared, the kit now includes special wireless headphones AirPods , as well as an adapter for a standard connector.

Design also became an integral part of the changes to the seven. The new model came out in five colors, two of which caused a lot of controversy. The colors of sevens are gold, " pink gold”, silver, as well as two black ones - matte black and “Black Onyx”. This phone has also become waterproof and, according to the creators, protected from dust and water. From technical changes:

Comparison of past and present models

Mobile iPhone phones for many years they have been distinguished by their quality and convenience. For decades now, Apple has been diligently striving to achieve ideals for its customers, and one can argue that it is now succeeding. At this time iPhone time recognized as the best among modern smartphones.

With each release of a new apple iphone smartphone model, the emphasis is placed on the most basic parameters of the phone - speed and functionality. At the same time, the developers do not forget to provide us with a beautiful and ergonomic design, which in total gives a very positive result. With almost every update there is a new version operating system, as well as significant development of processors.

Now the iPhone is a phone that will always come to your aid without fail, as well as a technological gadget that keeps up with the times.

Perhaps some readers may find the question of how to find out which country an iPhone is from strange. After all, everyone knows the name of the “father” of the famous device – Steve Jobs from the USA. The location of the “apple” headquarters is the state of California. Despite this, smartphones are assembled in numerous Chinese factories. Therefore, place of birth iPhone models called the Celestial Empire. However, their markings are different.

Using the serial number of each smartphone, data is read containing information regarding color, volume internal memory gadget. And also by the code (Part No.) it is easy to find out for which country the iPhone was made.

The sticker placed on the smartphone packaging informs about the phone model code (No. 1), serial number (No. 2), mobile equipment identifier IMEI (No. 3):

The same information is obtained from the “Settings” of the device or the sales receipt upon purchase. We find the model number as follows:

1. Open “Settings”.
2. Next is the “Basic” section.
3. "About this device":

Meaning of code symbols

Let's figure out what is contained in the model number:

And also the model code helps to understand and determine the type of outlet charger, which comes with the iPhone.

Our country accepts “European” sockets, so it is recommended to purchase iPhones with codes for European countries, excluding the UK. The official sale of European models in Russia with the same code as in our country ensures, in addition, warranty service smartphones.

How to determine the country of origin of an iPhone

We turn again to the sticker on the package (see photo above), and under the number 2 we see the serial number of the device (Serial No.). He will tell you about the country that produced the miracle phone. The “series”, consisting of letters and numbers, is also found through the chain of actions in the device: “Settings” - “Basic” - “About this device”.

Also, the website https://sndeep.info/ru offers to find out all the information about the iPhone, without even unpacking it:

It is enough to enter the serial number or IMEI indicated on the package with the sticker.

The easiest way to find out where an iPhone was made is to look at the box:

When purchasing an iPhone in a store, information confirming the originality of the device is read on the packaging sticker by model number, serial number and IMEI. To be more confident, you need to take out your phone, activate it and enter “Settings” to check the data indicated on the box and in the “About this device” settings section.

Today we will try to find out where iPhones are assembled. By answering this question, each person will be able to understand whether this is really the original. Or are the products being sold counterfeit? Usually, original iPhone easily recognized by professionals. But an inexperienced user is unlikely to cope with the task. So what can we say about the production and assembly of Apple products?

Manifold

Where are iPhones assembled? Dealing with this issue is actually not as simple as it seems. Today, people have different opinions regarding the assembly and production of the devices under study.

What can you hear from users around the world? For example, some people say that the iPhone is made in Malaysia. Some believe that genuine Apple gadgets are made exclusively in the USA. There are also users who believe that iPhones are made in Taiwan or Finland.

The last fairly common opinion is that iPhones are assembled only in China. But what to believe? What information is real? What do you need to remember about the production of Apple devices so as not to encounter scammers?

About the manufacturing company

A few words about which organization produces the gadgets under study. The iPhone manufacturer is Apple. That is why the corresponding devices are called “Apple”.

Apple is an American creation. The headquarters of this organization is located in California. More precisely, in Cupertino. But does the assembly and production of Apple devices really take place in America?

We develop and design

In fact, this question is not very easy to answer. This is due to the fact that iPhones are assembled and developed in different places. And therefore, no clear answers can be found on the topic being studied.

The iPhone manufacturer is the American company Apple. As we have already said, the organization's head office is located in California. Here devices are not assembled, but developed. That is, they design.

Programmers and developers invent and model new devices. Once the project is approved, what happens next?

Components for assembly

It would seem that everything is extremely simple and clear - the iPhone is being developed in the USA, which means that the true manufacturer of the corresponding devices is America. But in reality, everything is not so simple.

At Apple headquarters, only the development of future devices is carried out. There is no assembly involved here. Moreover, the United States does not have its own companies that could produce components for mobile gadgets.

iPhone components are shipped to Apple from all over the world. The iPhone manufacturer purchases parts for its products from large companies. Most often, cooperation is observed with Samsung, ElG, Elpida and Hynix.

The bulk of components for Apple phones and other devices are supplied from Korea. More precisely, Apple is turning to Samsung for help. This organization produces and delivers processors for devices. In addition, Apple works closely with LG. This manufacturer produces LCD displays.

It follows that every Apple product can be called Korean. But this is not entirely correct. After all, as we have already said, the manufacturer of Apple devices maintains relationships with many companies around the world.

Direct assembly

Where are iPhones assembled for Russia and other regions? We found out that the devices under study are manufactured in the United States, and components for them are purchased mainly in Korea. As soon as the components are purchased and delivered, you need to begin directly assembling phones and tablets.

Where does this stage take place? iPhones are also assembled outside of America. This case is handled by Foxconn. It fully belongs to Taiwan. iPhones and other Apple devices are assembled only here. In any case, if we talk about original devices.

FoxConn is a fairly large, well-known and reliable company. She collaborates with many organizations. For example, with Dell. Foxconn signed a contract with Apple for the production (assembly) of Apple devices back in 2007. Since then, it is in Taiwan that iPhones, iPads, and so on are born from finished parts.

Made in China

Where are original iPhones assembled? It would seem that we have already figured everything out. After all, Foxconn is a Taiwanese company. Therefore, the originals of Apple devices are assembled in Taiwan.

In reality this is not entirely true. FoxConn, despite the fact that it is a Taiwanese company, is located in China. To be more precise, the place where Apple products are assembled is Guangdong Province. It is located on the border with Hong Kong.

What opinion can you come to? Based on all of the above, it should be concluded that iPhones are a joint creation of the USA, Korea, Taiwan and China.

We check the quality of work

We found out where iPhones are assembled. But after the devices are assembled from ready-made parts, things move on. In the direction?

Finished devices are sent for quality control. Programmers and testers carefully inspect devices and make sure that Apple products are in working order. Otherwise, the gadgets will not be sent to stores for further sale.

Quality control is carried out in the USA, at Apple headquarters. Everything is extremely simple and clear. This means that the iPhone is making the next “circle” on its way to sale - the USA, Korea (and other colleague countries), Taiwan, China, the USA.

We replace components

But that is not all. We only got acquainted with basic information about how Apple devices are made. There are several more important nuances.

What is it about? For example, it is worth paying attention to the fact that Apple has recently offered a program to replace faulty devices in one's own name. Customers can return faulty devices to the manufacturer. They will either be repaired with replacement components, or a new copy will be sent.

Under such circumstances, there will be several real iPhone manufacturers. Namely:

• USA - devices are sent here for performance testing;
• Korea (most often) - components that need to be replaced are ordered here;
• Taiwan/China - devices are disassembled, faulty parts are replaced, and devices are assembled.

Attention: fake!

Modern markets are filled with a variety of devices. And not all of them are original. More and more often there are fakes on the shelves. Apple products are counterfeited quite often. This is not the most pleasant phenomenon, but almost everyone can encounter it.

Copies of iPhones are made in different countries - in China, Finland or Taiwan. It is possible to distinguish them from the originals, but only with certain skills and knowledge. We will talk about how to detect a fake iPhone later.

However, there is no need to panic, there is a person who saw the inscription “Made in China” on an Apple device. We have already said earlier that the bulk of components for iPhones and other Apple products are supplied from China. And therefore there may be a corresponding inscription on them.

How to find out the manufacturer?

Quite often on the boxes with some iPhones you can see a signature like Assembled in China. But every modern buyer should know where the original iPhones are assembled.

You will also have to pay attention to which country a particular device was developed for. For what? The thing is that the operating systems of Apple devices differ from each other depending on the country for which they were released.

How to find out where the iPhone was assembled? Just look at the device itself, as well as at the box from the device. Here you can see both the country of manufacture and the region for which the phone is intended.

Another way to check is to work with the settings. To implement this task, the user must turn on the smartphone, and then visit the following sections “Settings” - “Basic” - “About the device”. In the “Model” block you will have to look at the last letters in the combination. This is the country of origin. For originals, it must match the information on the box.

Here are some examples of signatures for different countries:

• T - Italy;
• TA - Taiwan;
• LL - USA;
• J - Japan;
• RR - Russia and Moldova;
• RS - Russia.

If you thoroughly understand the information provided, understanding the production of iPhones is not difficult. How can you distinguish an original from a fake?

Differences from the original

We found out where iPhones are assembled, as well as in which countries fakes are made. How can you find the original?

It is worth remembering the following rules:

1. If you connect the original Apple device to iTunes, it will be quickly detected by the system and synchronized.
2. Real Apple products do not have a removable battery, antenna, or slots for external memory cards.
3. Original iPhones only work with one SIM card. Counterfeits may have several of them.
4. When you open the AppStore on a fake Apple phone, the Play Store launches. Additionally, original iPhones run iOS.
5. All real Apple devices have a perfect interface translation. No typos or hieroglyphs!
6. The original devices under study have the following inscriptions on the back panel: Assembled in China, Designed in California. Nearby there should be a certification mark and the device model number.
7. The back panels of Apple phones are not so easy to remove. To do this, you have to unscrew the production bolts.

That's all. Now it’s clear who produces Apple devices. And how to distinguish an original device from a copy of an iPhone - too.