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2023 Pro Max Model
2023 Pro Model
2023 Plus Model
2023 base model
2022 Plus model
2022 base model
2021 base model
SE model

Product

Picture

Review

Read the iPhone 15 Pro Max review

Read the iPhone 15 Pro review

Read the iPhone 15 Plus review

Read the iPhone 15 review

Read the iPhone 14 Plus review

Read the iPhone 14 review

Read the iPhone 13 review

Read the iPhone SE (2022) review

Price (MSRP)

Display

6.7-inch OLED
2796 x 1290 pixels (460 PPI)
120 Hz refresh rate

6.1-inch OLED
2556 x 1179 pixels (460 PPI)
120 Hz refresh rate

6.7-inch OLED
2796 x 1290 pixels (460 PPI)
60 Hz refresh rate

6.1-inch OLED
2556 x 1179 pixels (460 PPI)
60 Hz refresh rate

6.7-inch OLED
2778 x 1284 pixels (458 PPI)
60 Hz refresh rate

6.1-inch OLED
2532 x 1170 pixels (460 PPI)
60 Hz refresh rate

4.7-inch IPS LCD
1334 x 750 pixels (326 PPI)
60 Hz refresh rate

SoC

Memory

128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB

128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB

iOS 16

Camera

Main: 48 MP | f/1.78 | 24 mm | sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide: 12 MP | f/2.2 | 13 mm | Macro
5x telephoto: 12 MP | f/2.8 | 120 mm | sensor-shift OIS

Main: 48 MP | f/1.78 | 24 mm | sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide: 12 MP | f/2.2 | 13 mm | Macro
3x telephoto: 12 MP | f/2.8 | 77 mm | sensor-shift OIS

Main: 48 MP | f/1.6 | sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide: 12 MP | f/2.4 | 13 mm
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Main: 12 MP | f/1.5 | 24 mm | Sensor-Shift OIS
Ultra-wide: 12 MP | f/2.4
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Main: 12 MP | f/1.8 | 24 mm | Sensor-Shift OIS
Ultra-wide: 12 MP | f/2.4
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Main: 12 MP | f/1.8 | 24 mm
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–

Selfie Camera

12 MP | f/1.9 | autofocus

Charging

Wired: 20 W
MagSafe: 15 W
Qi wireless: 7.5 W

Wired: 20 W
Qi wireless: 7.5 W

Connectivity

eSIM | 5G | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC | UWB | Satellite

eSIM | 5G | Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC | UWB | Satellite

eSIM | 5G | Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC | UWB

eSIM | 5G | Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth 5.0 | NFC | UWB

eSIM | 5G | Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth 5.0 | NFC

IP Certification

IP68, Ceramic Shield, titanium frame

IP68, Ceramic Shield, aluminum frame

Dimensions and weight

159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm | 221 g

146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm | 187 g

160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm | 201 g

147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 mm | 171 g

160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 203 g

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.80 mm | 172 g

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 174 g

138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm | 144 g

Offers*

The iPhone 15 series is Apple’s latest iPhone generation. Unveiled on September 12, 2023, the new lineup continues the 2022 series and consists of the following smartphones: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, as well as iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
As usual, Apple also keeps some older models in the iPhone catalog. In the coming months, you can still buy the following predecessor models directly from Apple: the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, the iPhone 13, and the iPhone SE 3 from 2022. The mini model is thus finally discontinued.
Here we present you the different iPhone models in detail. Use the links in the table of contents to find the respective device you are interested in.
Table of contents:

iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max: from $999 to $1,599

Pro model 2023
Pro Max model 2023

Product

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

MSRP
from $999
from $1,199

Image

Reviews

Read the iPhone 15 Pro review

Read the iPhone 15 Pro Max review

Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Nature Titanium

Display
Super Retina XDR display6.1″ all-screen OLED display2556 x 1179 pixels at 460 ppi120 Hz refresh rateDynamic Island
Super Retina XDR Display6.7-inch all-screen OLED display2796 x 1290 pixels at 460 ppi120 Hz refresh rateDynamic Island

SoC
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)

Storage
128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB
256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB

microSD
❌

Main camera
48 MP | F1.78 aperture | 2.44 µm pixels | 24 mm focal length | sensor-shift OIS

Ultra-wide angle
12 MP | F2.2 aperture | 1.4µm | 13 mm focal length | Macro

Selfie
12 MP | F1.9 aperture | autofocus

Battery life
Video playback: 23 hoursVideo (streaming): 20 hoursAudio playback: 75 hours
Video playback: 29 hoursVideo (streaming): 25 hoursAudio playback: 95 hours

Fast charging
20 W (cable)15 W (MagSafe)7.5 W (Qi)

Robustness
IP68, Ceramic Shield, titanium frame

Connectivity
eSIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, UWB, Satellite

Dimensions and weight
146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm | 187 g
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm | 221 g

Offers

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are the first Apple smartphones with a new material selection. The company replaces the stainless-steel frame of the old Pro models with a titanium chassis here.
Compared to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, the latest flagships have become 19 g lighter as a result. Another change to the case: Apple has replaced the DND slider with an action button that you can assign with numerous features, from flashlight to voice memo.

The titanium case of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (Max) looks really classy in the four different colors. / © Apple

Under the luxurious hood, the iPhone 15 Pro (Max) houses the new Apple A17 Pro. The new SoC is the first in the industry to be manufactured in the 3 nm process and is supposed to make a huge leap forward in performance—among other things.
Apple’s gaming announcements show that these are probably not empty promises. In 2023 and 2024, real AAA titles like Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, Death Stranding, and Resident Evil Village are supposed to make it to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max in console quality—without cloud gaming, but locally.
The main camera again has 48 megapixels, but this time with slightly larger sensors. The ultra-wide-angle camera gets an improved macro mode, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a new telephoto camera. Unlike the well-known 3x telephoto in the iPhone 14 Pro (Max) and iPhone 15 Pro, there is now a 5x zoom.

Here is an overview of the most important key data of the new iPhone 15 Pro models. / © Apple

In video mode, both iPhones now offer ProRes with 4K60—and can also record directly to external storage media via the new USB-C port (yay!). LOG video and the ACES color system are also supported. And yes, fittingly for the Apple Vision Pro, the new iPhones also can record stereoscopic 3D video using the ultra-wide and main cameras.
Another bummer: the bigger Pro iPhone is more expensive than its predecessors at launch. The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max at $1,199.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus: from $799 to $1,199

Base model 2023
Plus model 2023

Product

Apple iPhone 15 Plus

MSRP
from $799
from $899

Image

Reviews

Read the iPhone 15 review

Read the iPhone 15 Plus review

Colors
Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, Black

Display
Super Retina XDR display6.1″ all-screen OLED display2556 x 1179 pixels at 460 ppi60 Hz refresh rateDynamic Island
Super Retina XDR Display6.7″ All-Screen OLED Display2796 x 1290 pixels at 460 ppi60 Hz refresh rateDynamic Island

SoC
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)

Memory
128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB

microSD
❌

Main camera
48 MP | F1.6 aperture | 2.0 µm pixels | sensor-shift OIS

Ultra-wide angle
12 MP | F2.4 aperture | 13 mm focal length

Telephoto lens
not available

Selfie
12 MP | F1.9 aperture | autofocus

Battery life
Video playback: 20 hours Video(streaming): 16 hoursAudio playback: 80 hours
Video playback: 26 hours Video(streaming): 20 hoursAudio playback: 100 hours

Fast charging
20 W (cable)15 W (MagSafe)7.5 W (Qi)

Robustness
IP68, Ceramic Shield, aluminum frame

Connectivity
eSIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, UWB, satellite

Dimensions and weight
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 mm | 171 g
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm | 201 g

Offers

What Apple started in 2022 continued in 2023: The standard iPhones lag a generation behind in terms of SoCs. Accordingly, the iPhone 15 (Plus) is equipped with the Apple A16 SoC from the iPhone 14 Pro (Max).
The SoC manufactured in the 4 nm process is still absolutely competitive in 2024 in any case. However, it is not yet clear which of the AAA titles announced by Apple will also run on the standard iPhone 15 models.

While the iPhone 15 doesn’t get a titanium chassis, it does get a new matte material on the back. / © Apple

Dynamic Island has also made the jump from the Pro models to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. However, this does not apply to all display features: ProMotion with a 120 Hz refresh rate is still reserved for the iPhone 15 Pro.
The camera has also been upgraded from the Pro drawer. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus now also offer 48 MP in the main camera and thus a lossless 2x zoom to 12-megapixel image resolution. This is a really welcome upgrade, as the standard iPhones were comparatively weak in their price range, especially when it came to zoom.

The iPhone 15 (Plus) has inherited quite a few features from last year’s Pro models. / © Apple.

When it comes to pricing: The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have the same MSRP as their predecessors at their market launch. The iPhone 15 starts at $799, the iPhone 15 Plus starts at $899.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus: from $999 to $1,199

Base model 2022
Plus model 2022

Product
Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 14 Plus

MSRP
from $699 (originally $799)
from $799 (orig. $899)

Image

Reviews

Read the iPhone 14 review

Read the iPhone 14 Plus review

Colors
Blue, Purple, Yellow, Midnight, Polaris, Product(Red)

Display
Super Retina XDR Display6.1″ all-screen OLED display2532 x 1170 pixels at 460 ppi60 Hz refresh rate
Super Retina XDR Display6.7″ All-Screen OLED Display2778 x 1284 pixels at 458 ppi60 Hz refresh rate

SoC
Apple A15 (5 nm)

Storage
128, 256 and 512 GB

microSD
❌

Main camera
12 MP, F1.5 aperture | 24 mm focal length | sensor-shift OIS

Ultra-wide angle
12 MP, F2.4 aperture

Telephoto lens
not available

Selfie
12 MP | F1.9 aperture | autofocus

Battery life
Video playback: 20 hoursVideo (streaming): 16 hoursAudio playback: 80 hours
Video playback: 26 hoursVideo (streaming): 20 hoursAudio playback: 100 hours

Fast charging
20 W (cable)15 W (MagSafe)7.5 W (Qi)

Robustness
IP68, Ceramic Shield, aluminum frame

Connectivity
eSIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, UWB

Dimensions and weight
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.80 mm | 172 g
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 203 g

Offers

Due to the low interest in the mini variant, Apple opted for a new strategy for the standard iPhone 14 series models in 2022: Cupertino replaced the 5.4-inch mini variant with a Plus variant, with the same 6.7-inch diagonal as the Pro Max model.
As mentioned earlier, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are equipped with the same Apple A15 Bionic as last year’s Pro series. However, Apple says the five-core GPU is eight times faster than the previous generation. Both models are of course compatible with 5G.

The iPhone 14 Plus could convince in the nextpit test. / © nextpit

Apart from the difference in display size between the Vanilla and the Plus models, the specs are essentially identical: Both displays have a refresh rate of 60 Hz, can reach a maximum brightness (peak) of 1,200 nits, and retain the classic notch that has become an Apple trademark.

As for the camera module, buyers of the non-Pro models will have to do without the telephoto lens. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, on the other hand, come with the new Action Mode and an improved camera setup.
Here we see a dual camera module, led by a new 12 MP main lens. The sensor is larger compared to the previous generation, with a pixel size of 1.9 µm. The ultra-wide-angle camera also has a 12 MP sensor, about which Apple has not given any further details so far.
Not in the mood for long reviews? Then first take a look at our comparison between the iPhone 14 (Plus) and the iPhone 14 Pro (Max).
iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 3 (2022): from 729 to 1,129 euro

Base model 2021
Current SE model

Product
Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022)

MSRP
from $599 (originally $799)
from $429

Image

Reviews

Read the iPhone 13 review

Read the iPhone SE 2022 review

Colors
Green, Rosé, Blue, Midnight, Polaris, Product(Red)
Polar star, Midnight, Product(Red)

Display
Super Retina XDR Display6.1″ All-Screen OLED Display2532 x 1170 pixels at 460 ppi60 Hz refresh rate
Retina HD Display4.7-inch widescreen IPS LCD1334 x 750 pixels at 326 ppi60 Hz refresh rate

SoC
Apple A15 (5 nm)

Storage
128, 256, and 512 GB
64, 128, and 256 GB

microSD
❌

Main camera
12 MP, F1.6 aperture | 24 mm focal length | sensor-shift OIS
12 MP, F1.8 aperture | 24 mm focal length | OIS

Ultra-wide angle
12 MP, F2.4 aperture
not available

Telephoto lens
not available

Selfie
12 MP | F2.2 aperture
7 MP | F2.2 aperture

Battery life
Video playback: 19 hoursVideo (streaming): 15 hoursAudio playback: 75 hours
Video playback: 15 hoursVideo (streaming): 10 hoursAudio playback: 50 hours

Fast charging
20 W (cable)15 W (MagSafe)7.5 W (Qi)
20 W (cable)7.5W (Qi)

Robustness
IP68, Ceramic Shield, aluminum frame
IP67, aluminum frame

Connectivity
eSIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, UWB
eSIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0

Dimensions and weight
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 174 g
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm | 144 g

Offers

Finally, we come to the entry-level iPhones in Apple’s portfolio. The company has officially retired the iPhone 13 mini, but the iPhone SE 3 from 2022 remains in the portfolio instead, which has a few similarities, but also many differences to the iPhone 13.
First, the similarities: The Apple A15, which is manufactured in the 5-nm process, takes care of the drive here as well as there. But that’s almost it for the similarities.
The iPhone SE 3 from 2022 is the last smartphone with a home button on the front. Accordingly, the display of 4.7 inches is significantly smaller than in the iPhone 13 (6.1 inches). The resolution and pixel density of larger panels are also much better—and unlike all other current iPhones with their OLED displays, the iPhone SE still relies on an IPS LCD panel.

The iPhone 13 mini (left) is retired, Apple keeps the iPhone SE 2022 (right) in its portfolio. / © nextpit

You can read more details in the review of the iPhone 13 and the review of the iPhone SE (2022).
With Ceramic Shield glass over the display and IP68, the iPhone 13 is also a bit more resistant than the iPhone SE 2022, which is only protected according to IP67.
Wireless charging and MagSafe are not found on the smallest iPhone, nor is UWB, which is enormously practical for AirTags (see review). The camera features a dual camera and a single camera, whereas the iPhone 13 also has the edge in the main camera with Sensor-Shift OIS.
Other alternatives: iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max: from $999 to $1,599

Pro model 2022
Pro Max model 2022

Product

MSRP
from $999
from $1,099

Image

Reviews

to the test of the iPhone 14 Pro

to the review of the iPhone 14 Pro Max

Colors
Dark purple, gold, silver, space black

SoC
Apple A16 (4 nm)

Storage
128, 256, 512, and 1024 GB

microSD
❌

Main camera
48 MP | F1.6 aperture | 2.0 µm pixels | sensor-shift OIS

Ultra-wide angle
12 MP | F2.4 aperture | 13 mm focal length

Telephoto lens
not available

Selfie
12 MP | F1.9 aperture | autofocus

Battery life
Video playback: 23 hoursVideo (streaming): 20 hoursAudio playback: 75 hours
Video playback: 29 hoursVideo (streaming): 25 hoursAudio playback: 95 hours

Fast charging
20 W (cable)15 W (MagSafe)7.5 W (Qi)

Robustness
IP68, Ceramic Shield, aluminum frame

Connectivity
eSIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, UWB

Dimensions and weight
147.5 x 71.5 x 7.85 mm | 206 g
160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm | 240 g

Offers

Apple removed the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max from the official portfolio with the introduction of the iPhone 15 series.
However, that does not mean that the smartphones are not still available from third-party providers—and still represent a really powerful option in 2024. Therefore, we do not want to withhold the two models from you here.
As in 2021, the 2022 iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models only differ in screen size and battery capacity. Nevertheless, there are many differences compared to the basic models of the iPhone 14 series. For example, only the Pro models feature Apple’s A16 SoC, which also made it into the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in 2023.

The iPhone 14 Pro models were the first new iPhones to feature the pill-shaped notch called Dynamic Island, which Apple uses to house the 12-MP TrueDepth front camera and Face ID sensors. Apple says this solution takes up 30 percent less screen space than the classic notch.
As for the software, the Dynamic Island displays on-screen animations for notifications, alerts, and other contextual information. Both models now also exclusively offer an Always-on Display screen.

There was a quality leap in the camera module compared to the previous year’s models. There is a brand-new sensor on the back of the Pro models. The main camera now offers 48 MP instead of 12 MP and comes with a quad-pixel system that enables 4-in-1 pixel binning. There is also a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle lens that enables macro shots and a 12 MP telephoto lens on board.
On the video side, the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max can shoot in ProRes and benefit from a new Action mode that stabilizes video and compensates for camera movement. ProRAW support and a LiDAR sensor are also only available in the Pro models.
The next generation: iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro
The iPhone 15 was only a few days old and there were already rumors about its successor, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. And we might also see an iPhone Ultra in the next generation.
We might also see the first iPhone with a quad-camera in 2024—and a return to the vertical camera design at Apple. The Ultra model would then probably have a periscope camera with super zoom—and would have two telephoto cameras, similar to the Xiaomi 13 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. A real Ultra.

Will Apple return to the old camera design for the iPhone 16—like here for the iPhone 12? In any case, four cameras would fit into the array. / © nextpit

There could also be a revolution in the display in 2024. For the first time in many years, Apple could deviate from its standard sizes of 6.1 and 6.7 inches and enlarge the screens on the Pro iPhones while simultaneously making the display edges smaller.
There are also increasing reports that the iPhone 16 will come with an MLA display, i.e. a microlens array above the panel. And who knows: Maybe the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus will finally get ProMotion displays with 120 Hz.
iOS 17: finally officially available!
On June 5, Apple announced the new iOS 17 version. However, this update package is only intended for developers: i.e. only people with a developer account can try out this version. However, we expect the new iOS 17 to be released as a public beta test in July, for the promised stable version in the fall.
Some of the most interesting features of iOS 17 include improved accessibility, privacy updates to “Find My,” and revisions to apps like FaceTime, Messages, and Phone. Apple has also introduced a new feature for sharing contacts via AirDrop called “NameDrop,” a smart display mode for the iPhone’s lock screen, and other improvements. To learn about all the highlights of the new iOS 17, I invite you to take a look at our iOS 17 guide.

After the initial launch of the iOS 17 system, further updates fixed bugs and added features such as spatial video recording and better telephoto focusing on the iPhone 15 Pro models, official support for Qi2 charging on older generation iPhones, application side-loading and third-party app stores in the EU, and more.
iOS 18: Not coming until spring 2024
Even though iOS 18 will “already” be released in spring 2024 at Apple’s developer conference WWDC, the rumor mill is still keeping a very low profile regarding new features. So far, we can only assume that the first beta version of the next iOS update will be available at WWDC. And allegedly, there could be a gigantic Siri update here—Siri 2.0, as ComputerWorld headlines.
Earlier iPhone models
Which iPhone generation introduced Touch ID? Or “Dynamic Island?” When did Apple do away with the headphone jack? And when did Antennagate happen? Join us on a journey through the iPhone’s past in the following iPhone history overview:

Apple iPhone: model overview

Year
Models
Highlights

2023
iPhone 15iPhone 15 PlusiPhone 15 ProiPhone 15 Pro Max

Standard models get the Dynamic Island and SoC of the iPhone 14 Pro
Pro models with titanium case, Pro Max for the first time with 5x telephoto camera

2022
iPhone 14iPhone 14 PlusiPhone 14 ProiPhone 14 Pro Max

The return of the Plus variant to the series, resulting on the cancellation of the mini variant.
Pill-shaped notch called Dynamic Island on the Pro models.
Always-on Display and Satellite Emergency calls land on the iPhones.
Action Mode for video capture.

2022
iPhone SE (2022)

Relaunched 2022 SE model with an updated version.
Kept the predecessor’s design with TouchID and supports 5G connectivity now.
Shares most of the iPhone 13’s technology, including the SoC.

2021
iPhone 13iPhone 13 miniiPhone 13 ProiPhone 13 Pro Max

120Hz display on Pro models.
Cinematic mode for video capture.
Up to 1 TB of storage on Pro models.

2020

iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max

All models offer 5G support.
All models are equipped with OLED displays.
The MagSafe standard introduced.
First “mini” model.

2020
iPhone SE (2020)

Relaunched 2016 SE model with an updated version.
iPhone 8-inspired design with TouchID.
Shares most of the iPhone 11’s technology, including the SoC.

2019

iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max

The iPhone Pro model revealed for the very first time.
Ultra-wide angle cameras in all models.
NightSight night mode included.
Charger and headphones are no longer included with each purchase.

2018
iPhone XRiPhone XSiPhone XS Max

The entire range sports a new design.
The iPhone XS and XS Max sport dual cameras.
The first iPhones to feature the new U1 chip.

2017
iPhone XiPhone 8iPhone 8 Plus

Glass back and wireless charging support.
iPhone X to feature a “borderless” OLED display.
FaceID replaces TouchID (iPhone X).
First iPhones equipped with True Tone display.
“Bionic” chip used for the first time.

2016
iPhone 7iPhone 7 Plus

No more 3.5 mm jack port.
Splashproof certification.
Dual camera for bokeh (iPhone 7 Plus).
A10 Fusion SoC powers the smartphone.

2016
iPhone SE

The first SE model!
Shares design and dimensions from iPhone 5s.
Mainly includes technology from the iPhone 6s.

2015
iPhone 6siPhone 6s Plus

3D Touch display.
4K video recording supported for the very first time.
12-megapixel camera.
Rose gold color variant.

2014
iPhone 6iPhone 6 Plus

One iPhone with two display sizes (4.7- and 5.5-inches).
NFC module and Apple Pay (U.S. only).
Bend-gate affair.

2013
iPhone 5siPhone 5c

Two iPhone models were introduced for the very first time.
Introduction of Touch ID (on the iPhone 5s only).
Slow motion mode & TrueTone flash (iPhone 5s only).
The iPhone 5c is the iPhone 5s lite: unpopular plastic back armed with iPhone 5 technology.

2012
iPhone 5

The first iPhone released with the Lightning port.
LTE support.
New “EarPods” included.
Switched to Nano SIM.

2011
iPhone 4s

First iPhone with Siri virtual assistant.
Better antenna design.
Full HD video recording.
Wi-Fi hotspot feature.

2010
iPhone 4

Entirely new design.
Retina display.
Selfie camera.
Antenna-gate (“You’re holding it wrong!”).

2009
iPhone 3GS

Better camera (3 megapixels).
Improved video recording capability (480p @ 30 fps).
Faster CPU (ARM Cortex A8 @ 600 MHz).
Integrated compass.

2008
iPhone 3G

Mobile Internet via UMTS.
GPS.

2007
iPhone

The first iPhone!
Capacitive touch-screen display.
Introduction of apps and the Apple App Store.

Did we forget anything? Do you have any suggestions or feedback for us? We look forward to your comments!

This article was updated in April 2024 with new pricing and software update notes. Comments before the article was updated were kept and thus may be out of context.

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