Well unless it started that it second hand I would imagine it was new . and if you want to know if it's the latest model then state that in your question and look up on the phone company to see if it's the latest Yes it is a new phone and. Very good phone too Yes, mine was and it’s sealed and boxed too. yes####[['phone', 'Overall#Overall', 'positive'], ['phone', 'Overall#Overall', 'positive']]