HK variant model number 5LE13CH/A meaning?

Hi would like to confirm I purchased HK variant iphone 13, the model number is 5LE13CH/A, what is the first number “5” meaning? Upon checking other site it should be “M” for brandnew, “F” refurbished and so on.. Help me to validate..

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on May 31, 2023 7:14 PM

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Niel

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May 31, 2023 7:24 PM in response to cathereenaa

That unit was refurbished by someone other than Apple in an Apple-approved program, and was originally sold in the China mainland, not Hong Kong.

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