Can an iPhone purchased in China have the same functions as one bought in America?

I Want to buy an IPhone 17 on China, I’m afraid that doesn’t have the same functions that an IPhone bought at America, Im linving on South America.


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iPhone 15, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 27, 2025 4:33 PM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2025 5:21 PM

In addition to what Niel suggested, any iPhone purchased in a China Market, will not support Apple Intelligence, regardless of where in the world the phone is used. Whether that will change wen iPhone 17 is released, we can't possibly know.


Please reconsider buying your phone outside the country you live and will use it. If you have any warranty issues, you'll be required to go back to China with the phone. It just doesn't make sense to buy it in another country.

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Apr 27, 2025 5:21 PM in response to paulniko96A

In addition to what Niel suggested, any iPhone purchased in a China Market, will not support Apple Intelligence, regardless of where in the world the phone is used. Whether that will change wen iPhone 17 is released, we can't possibly know.


Please reconsider buying your phone outside the country you live and will use it. If you have any warranty issues, you'll be required to go back to China with the phone. It just doesn't make sense to buy it in another country.

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