Steve Jobs Unveils the iPhone
At Macworld, Steve Jobs announces 'an iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator' — all in one revolutionary device.
2007 – Present
Every iPhone.
Every Moment.
A visual journey through 50 milestones that redefined what a phone could be.
50 of 50
2007
iPhone
1st Generation
Apple reinvents the phone.
- Multi-touch display
- Visual voicemail
- Mobile Safari
- iPod integration
3.5" 320x480 display 2MP camera 4GB / 8GB / 16GB ARM 412 MHz
From $499
2008
App Store Launches
Apple launches the App Store with 500 apps, forever changing how we use smartphones.
iPhone 3G
The iPhone you've been waiting for.
- 3G network speed
- GPS navigation
- App Store support
3.5" 320x480 display 2MP camera 8GB / 16GB 3G connectivity
From $199
2009
iPhone 3GS
The fastest, most powerful iPhone yet.
- Video recording
- Voice Control
- Digital compass
- 2x faster performance
3.5" 320x480 display 3MP autofocus camera 16GB / 32GB 600 MHz processor
From $199
2010
iPhone 4
This changes everything. Again.
- Retina display
- FaceTime video calls
- HD video recording
- Glass and steel design
3.5" 960x640 Retina display 5MP camera with LED flash 16GB / 32GB Apple A4 chip
From $199
FaceTime Introduced
Steve Jobs demos FaceTime video calling at WWDC, changing how people communicate face-to-face over distance.
2011
Steve Jobs Passes Away
Apple co-founder and visionary Steve Jobs dies at age 56 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
iPhone 4S
The most amazing iPhone yet.
- Siri voice assistant
- iCloud integration
- 8MP camera system
- Dual-core A5 chip
3.5" 960x640 Retina display 8MP camera with 1080p video 16GB / 32GB / 64GB Apple A5 dual-core chip
From $199
Siri Debuts
Apple introduces Siri, the first mainstream voice assistant, forever changing how we interact with our devices.
2012
iPhone 5
The biggest thing to happen to iPhone since iPhone.
- Taller 4" display
- Lightning connector
- LTE connectivity
- Ultra-thin 7.6mm design
4" 1136x640 display 8MP iSight camera 16GB / 32GB / 64GB Apple A6 chip
From $199
2013
iPhone 5s
Forward thinking.
- Touch ID fingerprint sensor
- First 64-bit mobile chip
- M7 motion coprocessor
- Gold color option
4" Retina display 8MP camera with True Tone flash 16GB / 32GB / 64GB Apple A7 64-bit chip
From $199
iPhone 5c
For the colorful.
- Five vibrant polycarbonate colors
- FaceTime HD camera
- iOS 7 redesign
- Affordable flagship
4" Retina display 8MP camera 16GB / 32GB Apple A6 chip
From $99
Touch ID Introduced
Apple brings biometric security to the mainstream with Touch ID fingerprint authentication on iPhone 5s.
2014
iPhone 6 & 6 Plus
Bigger than bigger.
- Larger displays
- Apple Pay / NFC
- Optical image stabilization
- Rounded design language
4.7" & 5.5" Retina HD display 8MP iSight with OIS (Plus) 16GB / 64GB / 128GB Apple A8 chip
From $199 / $299
Apple Pay Launches
Apple Pay transforms mobile payments, bringing NFC-based contactless payments to iPhone 6.
2015
iPhone 6s & 6s Plus
The only thing that's changed is everything.
- 3D Touch pressure-sensitive display
- Live Photos
- 12MP camera with 4K video
- Rose Gold color
4.7" & 5.5" Retina HD display 12MP camera with 4K video 16GB / 64GB / 128GB Apple A9 chip
From $199 / $299
2016
iPhone SE
1st Generation
A big step for small.
- iPhone 6s power in iPhone 5s body
- Touch ID
- Apple Pay
- 4K video
4" Retina display 12MP camera 16GB / 64GB Apple A9 chip
From $399
iPhone 7 & 7 Plus
This is 7.
- Water resistance (IP67)
- Dual camera system (Plus)
- Stereo speakers
- No headphone jack
4.7" & 5.5" Retina HD display 12MP dual camera (Plus) 32GB / 128GB / 256GB Apple A10 Fusion chip
From $649 / $769
Headphone Jack Removed
iPhone 7 ships without a 3.5mm headphone jack, sparking debate but accelerating the wireless audio revolution.
2017
iPhone 8 & 8 Plus
A new generation of iPhone.
- Glass back design
- Wireless charging
- True Tone display
- Portrait Lighting
4.7" & 5.5" Retina HD display 12MP camera 64GB / 256GB Apple A11 Bionic chip
From $699 / $799
iPhone X
Say hello to the future.
- Face ID
- Edge-to-edge OLED display
- Animoji
- Wireless charging
- No home button
5.8" Super Retina OLED display 12MP dual camera with OIS 64GB / 256GB Apple A11 Bionic chip
From $999
Face ID Introduced
iPhone X replaces Touch ID with Face ID, using a TrueDepth camera for secure facial recognition.
2018
iPhone XS & XS Max
Welcome to the big screens.
- Largest iPhone display ever (6.5")
- First 7nm mobile chip
- Dual SIM with eSIM
- IP68 water resistance
5.8" & 6.5" Super Retina OLED 12MP dual camera with Smart HDR 64GB / 256GB / 512GB Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
From $999 / $1,099
iPhone XR
Brilliant. In every way.
- Six vibrant colors
- All-day battery life
- Face ID
- Haptic Touch
6.1" Liquid Retina LCD 12MP single camera 64GB / 128GB / 256GB Apple A12 Bionic
From $749
2019
iPhone 11
Just the right amount of everything.
- Ultra Wide camera
- Night mode
- Spatial audio
- Six colors
6.1" Liquid Retina display Dual 12MP Ultra Wide + Wide cameras 64GB / 128GB / 256GB Apple A13 Bionic
From $699
iPhone 11 Pro & Pro Max
Pro cameras. Pro display. Pro performance.
- Triple camera system
- Night mode on all cameras
- Super Retina XDR display
- 18-hour battery life
5.8" & 6.5" Super Retina XDR OLED Triple 12MP camera system 64GB / 256GB / 512GB Apple A13 Bionic
From $999 / $1,099
2020
iPhone SE
2nd Generation
Lots to love. Less to spend.
- A13 chip at $399
- Touch ID
- Portrait mode
- Wireless charging
4.7" Retina HD display 12MP camera 64GB / 128GB / 256GB Apple A13 Bionic
From $399
iPhone 12 & 12 Mini
Blast past fast.
- 5G connectivity
- Ceramic Shield front
- MagSafe
- Flat-edge design return
6.1" & 5.4" Super Retina XDR OLED Dual 12MP cameras 64GB / 128GB / 256GB Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)
From $699 / $799
iPhone 12 Pro & Pro Max
It's a leap year.
- LiDAR scanner
- ProRAW photography
- Dolby Vision HDR recording
- 5G ultra-wideband
6.1" & 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED Triple 12MP + LiDAR 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Apple A14 Bionic
From $999 / $1,099
MagSafe Returns for iPhone
Apple revives the MagSafe brand with a magnetic charging and accessory system built into iPhone 12, enabling snap-on wallets, cases, and chargers.
5G Arrives on iPhone
iPhone 12 lineup brings 5G connectivity to Apple's smartphone for the first time, enabling faster downloads and lower latency.
2021
iPhone 13 & 13 Mini
Your new superpower.
- Cinematic mode video
- Diagonal camera layout
- Smaller notch
- All-day battery
6.1" & 5.4" Super Retina XDR OLED Dual 12MP diagonal cameras 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Apple A15 Bionic
From $699 / $799
iPhone 13 Pro & Pro Max
Oh. So. Pro.
- ProMotion 120Hz display
- Macro photography
- Cinematic mode
- 1TB storage option
6.1" & 6.7" Super Retina XDR with ProMotion Triple 12MP cameras + LiDAR 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU)
From $999 / $1,099
2022
iPhone SE
3rd Generation
Love the power. Love the price.
- A15 Bionic at $429
- 5G connectivity
- Touch ID
- Ceramic Shield
4.7" Retina HD display 12MP camera 64GB / 128GB / 256GB Apple A15 Bionic
From $429
iPhone 14 & 14 Plus
Big and bigger.
- Emergency SOS via satellite
- Crash Detection
- Action mode video
- Photonic Engine
6.1" & 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED Dual 12MP cameras 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Apple A15 Bionic
From $799 / $899
iPhone 14 Pro & Pro Max
Pro. Beyond.
- Dynamic Island
- 48MP camera
- Always-On display
- A16 Bionic chip
6.1" & 6.7" Super Retina XDR with Always-On 48MP main + 12MP Ultra Wide + 12MP Telephoto 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Apple A16 Bionic
From $999 / $1,099
Dynamic Island Introduced
iPhone 14 Pro replaces the notch with Dynamic Island, turning the camera cutout into an interactive, shape-shifting interface element.
2023
iPhone 15 & 15 Plus
New camera. New design. Newphoria.
- USB-C replaces Lightning
- Dynamic Island for all
- 48MP camera
- 5 color options
6.1" & 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 48MP main + 12MP Ultra Wide 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Apple A16 Bionic
From $799 / $899
iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max
Titanium. So strong. So light. So Pro.
- Titanium frame
- Action button
- USB-C with USB 3
- 5x optical zoom (Pro Max)
6.1" & 6.7" Super Retina XDR ProMotion Always-On 48MP main + 12MP UW + 12MP 5x Telephoto (Max) 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Apple A17 Pro (3nm)
From $999 / $1,199
USB-C Replaces Lightning
After 11 years, Apple replaces the Lightning connector with USB-C across the entire iPhone 15 lineup, complying with EU regulations.
2024
Apple Intelligence Announced
At WWDC24, Apple unveils Apple Intelligence — a personal AI system deeply integrated into iOS 18, iPadOS, and macOS.
iPhone 16 & 16 Plus
Built for Apple Intelligence.
- Camera Control button
- Apple Intelligence
- Action button
- Vertical camera layout
6.1" & 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 48MP Fusion + 12MP Ultra Wide 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Apple A18 chip
From $799 / $899
iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max
The ultimate iPhone.
- Largest Pro displays ever
- 4K 120fps Dolby Vision
- Camera Control
- Apple Intelligence
6.3" & 6.9" Super Retina XDR ProMotion Always-On 48MP Fusion + 48MP UW + 12MP 5x Telephoto 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Apple A18 Pro (3nm 2nd gen)
From $999 / $1,199
2025
iPhone 16e
A powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family.
- Apple-designed C1 cellular modem
- Apple Intelligence
- Face ID
- Longest battery life in a 6.1" iPhone
6.1" OLED display (60Hz) 48MP Fusion camera 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Apple A18 chip + Apple C1 modem
From $599
iPhone Air Debuts
Apple introduces an entirely new iPhone category — the ultra-thin iPhone Air — replacing the Plus model and becoming the thinnest iPhone ever at just 5.6mm.
iPhone 17
Designed to be desired.
- ProMotion 120Hz on standard model
- Dual 48MP cameras
- Apple N1 networking chip (Wi-Fi 7)
- Ceramic Shield 2
6.3" Super Retina XDR ProMotion 120Hz Dual 48MP cameras 256GB / 512GB Apple A19 chip
From $799
iPhone Air
Impossibly thin. Incredibly capable.
- Thinnest iPhone ever at 5.6mm
- A19 Pro chip
- Titanium frame
- Camera Control button
6.6" Super Retina XDR ProMotion OLED 48MP Fusion camera 256GB / 512GB Apple A19 Pro chip
From $999
iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max
The ultimate iPhone.
- 8x optical-quality zoom
- Horizontal camera bar design
- Vapor chamber cooling
- 40% better sustained performance
6.3" & 6.9" Super Retina XDR ProMotion Always-On Triple 48MP cameras with 8x optical zoom 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Apple A19 Pro chip + vapor chamber
From $1,099 / $1,199
2026
iPhone 17e
Power meets value.
- A19 chip at $599
- Apple C1X modem (2x faster)
- MagSafe wireless charging
- 3x scratch resistance
6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED (60Hz) 48MP Fusion camera 256GB / 512GB Apple A19 chip + C1X modem
From $599
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