iPhone 11 Pro Max IMEI Check: A2161 Abroad
Most A2161 lookups we see come from outside North America. Check the A-number, read the tray, and see how 83 phones returned.
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An older phone, mostly checked outside North America
Apple released the 11 Pro Max in 2019. Apple's "Identify your iPhone model" page (read 10 November 2026) says A2161 is for Canada and the United States, A2220 for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao, and A2218 elsewhere. All our counts cover the 90 days to 10 November 2026 and hide cells under ten.
The country spread is the notable thing. Among A2161 lookups carrying a country, Vietnam (12) and Mexico (11) lead; the United States is not on top. Buyers there are often purchasing a phone that was first sold in North America.
| A2161 result | Devices (83 total) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Locked to a carrier we can read | 29 | 35 % |
| Unlocked | 0 | 0 % |
| Unknown (lock not readable for free) | 54 | 65 % |
Zero unlocked readings is a result of what the check can see, not a claim that none are free. Phones on other carriers, or already unlocked, tend to fall into unknown. Compare with the plain iPhone 11 page, which draws a much wider mix of builds and countries.
At this age battery wear matters as much as lock status. Ask the seller to open Settings, Battery, Battery Health and read out the maximum capacity, and have them confirm the phone has not had its screen or battery swapped by a shop that left a warning in the same menu.
Model numbers
| A-number | Sold in (Apple) |
|---|---|
| A2161 | Canada, United States |
| A2218 | Other countries and regions |
| A2220 | Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao |
Before you pay
- Pull the right-side tray; the IMEI is etched on it. Match it to *#06#.
- Check Settings, General, About for the A-number and compare to the claimed origin.
- If it is A2161 and the seller says it is carrier-free, ask for proof of the unlock.
- Run the blacklist check and the iCloud check.
Model numbers are Apple's; all counts are ours.
Questions people ask
What model number is a US iPhone 11 Pro Max?
A2161 for Canada and the United States. Apple lists A2220 for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao and A2218 for other countries and regions.
Where is the SIM tray and the IMEI?
Apple lists the tray on the right side, and says the IMEI is etched on it. Dial *#06# to see it on screen.
What storage did the 11 Pro Max come in?
Apple lists 64 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB.
Why are the lookups mostly from Vietnam and Mexico?
Of the A2161 lookups that carried a country, 12 were Vietnam and 11 Mexico. A North American build circulating there is typical of imported secondhand phones, so check the model number against the seller story.