Every iPhone model from the original to today — the evolution of the device that redefined personal computing.
Steve Jobs unveils the original iPhone at Macworld San Francisco. "An iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator." The crowd erupts when they realize it's one device.
The original iPhone ships with a 3.5" 320x480 display, 2MP camera, no App Store, and a $499 price tag for 4GB. Lines stretch around blocks.
Adds 3G connectivity and GPS. Launches with the App Store — 500 apps on day one. Price drops to $199 with contract.
The S stands for Speed. Twice as fast, adds video recording, voice control, and a 3MP autofocus camera.
Complete redesign with glass front and back, stainless steel band. Introduces Retina Display (326 ppi), FaceTime, and the A4 chip. "Antennagate" follows.
Introduces Siri, the A5 chip, and an 8MP camera. Announced October 4 — Steve Jobs passes away the next day.
First iPhone with a 4" screen, Lightning connector (replacing 30-pin), and LTE. Thinnest and lightest iPhone yet at 7.6mm.
5S introduces Touch ID fingerprint sensor, the A7 (first 64-bit mobile chip), and gold color. 5C brings colorful plastic shells.
Larger screens: 4.7" and 5.5". Apple Pay via NFC. "Bendgate" controversy. Becomes the best-selling iPhone ever — 10M units in first weekend.
3D Touch pressure-sensitive display, Live Photos, 12MP camera with 4K video, rose gold color.
Removes headphone jack. Water resistance (IP67). Dual cameras on Plus model. Stereo speakers. Jet Black finish.
Ten-year anniversary redesign. Edge-to-edge OLED display, Face ID replaces Touch ID, no home button, gesture navigation, Animoji. Starts at $999.
XS Max introduces 6.5" display — largest iPhone ever. XR offers LCD at lower price. A12 Bionic chip.
Triple camera system on Pro models. Night Mode. U1 chip for spatial awareness. 11 replaces XR as the mainstream model.
First iPhones with 5G. Flat-edge design returns. MagSafe charging. Four models: mini, standard, Pro, Pro Max. A14 Bionic.
Smaller notch, A15 Bionic, ProMotion 120Hz on Pro models, Cinematic Mode video.
Dynamic Island replaces the notch on Pro models. Always-On Display. Crash Detection. Satellite SOS. No more mini — replaced by Plus.
All models switch to USB-C (goodbye Lightning). A17 Pro chip on Pro models. Titanium frame. Action Button replaces mute switch on Pro.
Camera Control button on all models. A18 chip. Apple Intelligence AI features. Spatial video capture.
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