iPhone 14 IMEI Check: Tray or No Tray, Locked or Not
The US iPhone 14 has no SIM tray and every other build does. 13 % of US units we checked read unlocked. Here is what to verify.
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The tray is the first thing that differs by country
Apple released the iPhone 14 in 2022 in 128, 256 and 512 GB. On Apple's "Identify your iPhone model" page (read 10 November 2026) the same model splits in two on one physical detail: US builds have no SIM tray, and builds sold elsewhere have a tray on the left side. That decides whether a buyer can do a SIM-swap test in the room, and it tells you whether a phone is the build it claims to be.
| A-number | Sold in | Tray | Checked on FullIMEI (90 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2649 | United States, Puerto Rico | None | 238 devices |
| A2882 | Other countries and regions | Left side | 23 devices |
| A2881 | Canada, Guam, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, US Virgin Islands | Left side | under 10 |
| A2883 | Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia | Left side | under 10 |
| A2884 | Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao | Left side | under 10 |
A practical use: a seller who says the phone is a US A2649 but shows you a tray on the side has described a phone that does not exist. Ask for the About screen.
How the A2649 checks read
Out of 238 phones, the lookup read 65 as locked and 31 as unlocked, with 142 unknown. Unknown means the lock is not one we read for free.
| A2649 result | Devices | Share of 238 |
|---|---|---|
| Locked to a carrier we read | 65 | 27 % |
| Unlocked | 31 | 13 % |
| Unknown (lock not readable for free) | 142 | 60 % |
Compared with the iPhone 14 Pro Max, about one and a half times the share read unlocked (13 % against 8 %). The cheaper model is the one more often sold on freely, which fits what you would expect of a phone people buy outright.
Where it is being checked
The A2649 checks came from the United States (73), Pakistan (65), Indonesia (21), Mexico (12) and the Dominican Republic (11). Here the US leads, unlike the Pro Max, where Pakistan edged ahead. The country named is simply where the lookup was typed in.
Before you pay
- Ask where the seller says the phone came from, then match that to the Model Number under Settings, General, About.
- On that same screen the Carrier Lock entry should say "No SIM restrictions".
- Compare the screen IMEI with the label on the box.
- Run the lookup above; if it comes back locked, go to the unlock page.
Counts are ours and will change. A clean blacklist result is not proof the balance is paid.
Questions people ask
Does the iPhone 14 have a SIM tray?
Not in the United States. Apple says: "In the United States, there's no SIM tray." In other countries or regions there is a tray on the left side that holds a physical nano-SIM.
What are the model numbers for the iPhone 14?
Apple lists A2649 for the United States and Puerto Rico, A2881 for Canada, Guam, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and the US Virgin Islands, A2884 for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao, A2883 for Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia, and A2882 for other countries and regions.
How do I read the IMEI if there is no tray?
Open Settings, General, About, or dial *#06#. The retail box label also prints it. Match the screen to the box before you pay.
Can the free check tell me an iPhone 14 is unlocked?
For T-Mobile and Metro phones, yes. Other carriers read as unknown. Of 238 US-build units checked in the last 90 days, 96 returned a lock reading and 142 did not.
Which storage sizes did the iPhone 14 come in?
Apple lists 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB.