Iphone5 region lock?

hey there,
i would like to know can my iphone 5 be use in China? Its functioning normal as usual when im in Malaysia, i did not unlock my iphone5 when i made my purchased in aus.
pls advise! thanks
regards,
msleong

Hi,
iPhones are not region locked. However, some parts inside may not be compatible with (in your case) non-Australian carriers due to the cellular radios being different in every country. So until you try it, you don't really know.
Hope this helps!

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