List of iPhones from 2007 to 2022 in Order of Release (With Pictures)

There has been an ever going discussion about choosing iOS-based iPhones or Android phones. Android phones definitely have the edge in software and hardware customisations.

iPhones have a really good sleek design and have a very fast browsing speed. There have been more than 30 variants of iPhones released ever since 2007. The iPhone has evolved at a rapid rate with every generation of phones that Apple has brought in. 

Let us have a look at the list of the iPhones that were released from 2007 to 2022 in order of their release date.  

1. Apple iPhone 1G

The first iPhone was launched in 2007. The phone was priced at 499 dollars for the 4GB variant and 599 dollars for the 8GB variant. This particular iPhone is a rare sight to see in 2022.

The initial reviews of this phone said that the phone was solid and sleek and a very good release by Apple.

the first ever iphone

Specifications
Camera: rear – 1.9 megapixels
RAM: 128MB
Storage: 4/8/16 GB
Battery: 1400 mAh
Processor: S5L8900

2. Apple iPhone 3G

The iPhone 3G was launched on the 9th of June in 2008. This was a 3G model of the iPhone after the success of the first released iPhone. This model of the iPhone was the first phone to bring GPS functionality and applications like Google Maps were quite usable.

iphone 3g

Specifications

Camera: rear – 1.9 megapixels
RAM: 128MB
Storage: 8/16 GB
Battery: 1150 mAh
Processor: S5L8900

3. Apple iPhone 3GS

The iPhone 3GS was launched in June 2009. This was the third iPhone model to be released by Apple and it was considered to be a second-generation iPhone.

This iPhone came with an addition of an oleophobic coating which was very useful in countering fingerprints. This phone also came along with voice control.

apple iphone 3gs

Specifications:

Camera: rear – 3.1 megapixels
RAM: 256 MB
Storage: 8/16 32 GB
Battery: 1219 mA
Processor: S5L8920

4. Apple iPhone 4

The iPhone 4 was launched in June 2010. This iPhone came along with significant upgrades and improvements to the display panel. The phone camera came with a LED light. The iPhone 4 had an optical lamination and also an in-plane switching panel.  

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Specifications:
Camera: front – 0.3 megapixel | Back: 5.0 megapixels
RAM: 512 MB
Storage: 8/16 32 GB
Battery: 1419 mAh
Processor: S5L8930 A4  

5. Apple iPhone 4S

The iPhone 4S was launched on the 14th of October in 2011. A lot of new features were added by Apple to this current iPhone model such as Siri, the virtual voice assistant. The phone also came with a screen mirroring option that allowed the users to directly project the screen onto Apple TV. 

iphone 4s

Specifications:
Camera: front – 0.3 MP | Rear – 8.0 MP
RAM: 512 MB
Storage: 16.08.32 / 64 GB
Battery: 1432 mAh
Processor: S5L8940 A5

6. Apple iPhone 5

The iPhone 5 was initially launched in September of 2011. This phone had a different design and went from a 3:2 aspect ratio to a 16:9 aspect ratio.

This was the very first iPhone to support the 4G LTE technology which was a landmark change in how people perceived phone networks as.  

apple iphone 5

Specifications:
Camera: front – 1.2 megapixels | Back: 8.0 megapixels
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 16/32/64 GB
Battery: 1434 mAh
Processor: S5L8950 A6

7. Apple iPhone 5C

The iPhone 5C was launched in September 2013. This phone was offered at a quite cheap rate as compared to the other phones out there.

The phone came with quite a lot of colourful panels and you also had the option of changing the colourful outer shells. This phone had an upgraded front camera. 

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Specifications:
Camera: front – 1.2 megapixels | Rear – 8.0 megapixels
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 16/32/64 GB
Battery: 1508 mAh
Processor: S5L8950 A6

8. Apple iPhone 5s

The iPhone 5s also launched in September 2013 alongside the 5c. This was a premium phone with an embedded 64-bit system. This phone also came with OpenGL ES 3.0 support. This was the first iPhone that replaced the home button with a fingerprint sensor. 

iPhone 5s

Specifications:
Camera: front- 1.2 megapixel | Back: 8.0 megapixels
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 16/32/64 GB
Battery: 1508, mAh.
Processor: S5L8960 A7

9. Apple iPhone 6

The iPhone 6 was launched in September 2014. Apple went on to adopt the iPad style design with the release of this iPhone model. This phone also had a larger screen when compared to the previous versions of the iPhones. The iPhone 6 had a faster processor and the NFC feature as well.

apple iphone 6 16gb

Specifications:
Camera: front: 1.2 megapixels | Rear: 8.0 megapixels
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 16/64/128 GB
Battery: 1809 mAh
Processor: T7000 A8

10. Apple iPhone 6 Plus

The iPhone 6 Plus was launched in September 2014. The design was the same as the iPhone 6, however, it was a little different in terms of size.

This model of the iPhone had some major camera advancements by having a better overall sensor, better reduction in noise, improved tone mapping and more. 

apple iphone 6 16gb

Specifications:
Camera: front: 1.2 megapixels | Rear: 8.0 megapixels
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 16/64/128 GB
Battery: 2906 mAh
Processor: T7000 A8

11. Apple iPhone 6s

The iPhone 6s was initially launched on the 25th of September in 2015. This model had a changed camera and a processor.

This phone when compared to its predecessors was made out of completely new materials and components. A lot of the new technologies of IOS were implemented in this phone. 

apple iphone 6 16gb

Specifications:
Camera: front – 5 megapixels | Rear – 12.2 megapixels
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 16/64/128 GB
Battery: 1715 mA
Processor: S8000 A9

12. Apple iPhone 6s Plus

This phone was launched in October 2015. The iPhone 6s Plus has a very similar design when compared to the 6s, but there were a lot of good features added to this phone. Features such as Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) were added. 

apple iphone 6 plus

Specifications:
Camera: front: 5 megapixels | Rear: 12.2 megapixels
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 16/64/128 GB
Battery: 2750 mA
Processor: S8003 A9

13. Apple iPhone SE (1st Gen)

The iPhone SE was launched in March 2016. This particular iPhone was a 4-inch smartphone. It was dubbed the most powerful 4-inch phone by Apple. It had an M9 motion compressor and a 64 bit based Apple A9 processor. 

Apple IPhone SE 1st Gen

Specifications:
Camera: front – 1.2 megapixels | Rear – 12.2 megapixels
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 16/32/64/128 GB
Battery: 1624 mAh
Processor: S8003 A9

14. Apple iPhone 7

The iPhone 7 was launched in September 2016. It had some internal modifications in it and a couple of design changes as well. This model was dust and water-resistant. The home button was replaced by a pressure-sensitive button on this phone. 

iphone 7

Specifications:
Camera: front – 7 megapixels | Rear – 12.2 megapixels
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 32/128/256 GB
Battery: 1960 mAh
Processor: T8010 A10 Fusion

15. Apple iPhone 7 Plus

The iPhone 7 Plus was launched in September 2016. This phone was almost the same as the previous phones but the processor in this phone was quite a bit faster than that of the iPhone 6s. This phone also was the first one to come with a dual-lens setup. 

iPhone 7 Plus

Specifications:
Camera: front – 7 megapixels | Rear – 2 × 12.2 megapixels
RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 32/128/256 GB
Battery: 2900 mAh
Processor: T8010 A10 Fusion

16. Apple iPhone 8

The iPhone 8 was launched in September 2017. This phone had a new design which came in the form of glass bodies but still had the touch ID home button towards the bottom side of the phone screen. 

iPhone 8

Specifications:
Camera: front: 7 megapixels | Rear: 12.2 megapixels
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 64/256 GB
Battery: 1821 mAh
Processor: T8015 A11 Bionic

17. Apple iPhone 8 Plus

The iPhone 8 Plus was launched in September 2017. The design was again similar but the camera and the sensor performance was significantly better than the other older model of the iPhone. 

iPhone 8

Specifications:
Camera: front- 7 megapixel | Back: 2 × 12.2 megapixels
RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 64/256 GB
Battery: 2691 mA
Processor: T8015 A11 Bionic

18. Apple iPhone X

The iPhone X was launched in November 2017. This model of iPhone had significant changes in the design aspect. The iPhone X had the camera and the sensors on the top of the screen which led to the elimination of the big bezels on the screen. 

apple iphone xs new

Specifications:
Camera: front- 7 megapixel | Back: 2 × 12.2 megapixels
RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 64/256 GB
Battery: 2716 mA
Processor: T8015 A11 Bionic

Read – 10 Things You Didn’t Know About iPhone X

19. Apple iPhone XR

The iPhone XR was launched in September 2018. This was touted as a budget iPhone for users who cannot afford a high budget Apple device. This phone had a very advanced version of the LCD display which came with the ‘Liquid Retina’ tech.  

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Camera: front- 7 megapixel | Back: 12.2 megapixels
RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 64/128/256 GB
Battery: 2942 mA
Processor: T8020 A12 Bionic

20. Apple iPhone XS

The iPhone XS was launched in September 2018. It came with an OLED display panel with a high pixel density and with the support for Dolby Vision, HDR and Wide colour. This phone also had wireless charging support, a true depth camera support and much more. 

Apple IPhone XS

Specifications:
Camera: front- 7 megapixel | Back: 2 × 12.2 megapixels
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64/256/512 GB
Battery: 2658, mA.
Processor: T8020 A12 Bionic

21. Apple iPhone XS Max

The iPhone XS Maxx was launched in September 2018. This model had a large display of 6.5 inches which was being offered by the iPhone for the first time. The iPhone also came with an A12 bionic chip.

Apple IPhone XS

Specifications:
Camera: front- 7 megapixel | Back: 2 × 12.2 megapixels
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64/256/512 GB
Battery: 3174 mA
Processor: T8020 A12 Bionic

22. Apple iPhone 11

The iPhone 11 was launched in September 2019. The phone came with the haptic touch tech. This model was claimed to be made with the toughest glass ever used in smartphones and provided high levels of water resistance.

Specifications:
Camera: front- 12 MP | Rear- 12 MP
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64, 128 or 256 GB
Battery: 3110 mAh
Processor: T8030 A13 Bionic

Read – iPhone 11 Everything You Should Know

23. Apple iPhone 11 Pro

The iPhone 11 Pro was launched in September 2019. This phone was available in textured matte finished colours and it outlined the Haptic touch feature. This phone came with an ultra-wide-angle camera that allowed the users to capture high-quality images. 

Specifications:
Camera: front- 12 MP | Rear: 12 MP, f / 1.8, 26 mm (wide), 12 MP, f / 2.0, 52 mm (telephoto), 12 MP, f / 2.4, 13 mm (ultra wide)
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64, 128 or 256 GB
Battery: 3110 mAh
Processor: T8030 A13 Bionic

24. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

The iPhone 11 Pro Max was launched in September 2019. It came with a three-lens camera setup at the back with a telephoto, wide lens and optical image stabilisation as well. The phone was certified to withhold a maximum depth of 4 meters. 

Specifications:
Camera: front- 12 MP | Rear: 12 MP, f / 1.8, 26 mm (wide), 12 MP, f / 2.0, 52 mm (telephoto), 12 MP, f / 2.4, 13 mm (ultra wide)
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64, 256 or 512 GB
Battery: 3969 mAh
Processor: T8030 A13 Bionic

25. Apple iPhone SE (Gen 2)

The iPhone SE2 was launched in April 2020. This iPhone is considered to be one of the most famous releases of all time. The phone had a 4.7-inch Retina display and a compact design with the return of the physical front home button. 

Specifications:
Camera: front- 7 MP | Rear- 12 MP
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB
Battery: 1,821 mAh
Processor: A13 Bionic

26. Apple iPhone 12 Mini

The iPhone 12 Mini was launched in October 2020. This model was a bit smaller in size and changed the trend of having larger phones. The iPhone 12 mini is perfect to carry taking into consideration its size. The phone has a superb camera setup as well. 

27. Apple iPhone 12

The iPhone 12 was launched in October 2020. This phone had a lot of powerful features and came with an affordable price tag as well. This phone has a Super Retina XDR OLED display panel. 

28. Apple iPhone 12 Pro

The iPhone 12 Pro was launched in October 2020. This was the first iPhone to support 5G connectivity. The size of this iPhone alongside the camera performance is much better. 

29. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

The iPhone 12 Pro Max was launched in October 2020. This model was the biggest iPhone of its generation and had a better video quality and supported the 10-bit colour depth imagery.      

30. Apple iPhone 13 Mini

The iPhone 13 Mini was launched in September 2021. It is a 5.4-inch phone with a retina XDR OLED display panel. It is certified for withstanding underwater depths of 6 meters. 

31. Apple iPhone 13

The iPhone 13 was launched in September 2021. It has the same design as the previous iPhone 12. This phone comes with a sensor-based stabilisation as the camera holds a large sensor. 

32. Apple iPhone 13 Pro

The iPhone 13 Pro was launched in September 2021. This is one of the most powerful phones to be launched by Apple. If a user wants to use a slender phone then this is the go-to option for them. 

33. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

The iPhone 13 Pro Max was launched in September 2021. It is considered to be the best iPhone and offers all-around performance. The phone is a total of 6.7 inches and has a max refresh rate of 120 Hz. It has an excellent battery life as well.   

 

Dhruv Thakker
Dhruv Thakker is an aspiring lawyer. He is a sports enthusiast and likes watching F1, Football and Reading in his free time.

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