Can you restore an iPhone from a backup that was done from a different iPhone?

Here's the scenario.  I've been backing up my iPhone 5 on iTunes so there's a backup file there but that iPhone is damaged and might not be recoverable.  If I get a replacement phone, can I still use that backup file to restore the new phone despite the fact that it'll be a different serial number etc. than the phone the backup is based on?  Can I restore an iPhone 4 as well as an iPhone 5 from that same backup file?

Hi Guchman,
Yes you can set up a new phone from a backup from another phone as long as the iOS is the same. Here is a support article that should help:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
Cheers,
GB

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