iPhone versions
Following is a summary of iPhone models since the first iPhone in 2007. The primary enhancements are outlined below. See iPhone, iOS versions and Apple A series.
CURRENT iPHONES FROM APPLE
Max
Screen Weight Storage
Model Size (oz.) Resolution (GB) SoC
16 Pro Max 6.9 8.0 2868x1320 1024 A18
16 Pro 6.3 7.0 2622x1206 1024 A18
16 Plus 6.7 7.0 2796x1200 512 A18
16 6.1 6.0 2556x1179 512 A18
15 Plus 6.7 7.2 2796x1290 512 A16
15 6.1 6.0 2556x1179 512 A16
14 Plus 6.7 7.2 2778x1284 512 A15
14 6.1 6.1 2532x1170 512 A15
SE 4.7" 5.1 1334x750 256 A15
iPhone 16, Plus, Pro and Pro Max (September 2024)
Apple Intelligence adds AI capability to iPhone 16 models as well as the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Major camera improvements such as an Ultra Wide lens, and physical buttons on the side of the phone control camera operations. The audio within a video can be edited, and 3D photos and videos can be shot for Apple's Vision Pro goggles. See Apple Intelligence and Apple Vision Pro.
iPhone 15, Plus, Pro and Pro Max (September 2023)
USB Type C connector replaces Lightning with Pro Max and USB 3.0 port (other models USB 2.0). A C-to-Lightning cable is included. With Dynamic Island on all models, top two models use Apple's most advanced A17 system-on-chip (after the iPhone 16 introduction, new iPhone 15 models use the A16 chip (see Apple A series). Ultra Wideband is upgraded (see UWB). Wireless charging jumps from 7.5W to 15W along with a periscope-like telephoto lens on the Pro Max.
iPhone 14, Plus, Pro and Pro Max
(September 2022)Minor improvements over the previous models, the iPhone 14 Plus is a new entry with the same screen size as the Pro Max top model but with the earlier A15 processor and less maximum storage. The removable SIM was replaced with the built-in eSIM. See iPhone 14.
iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max (September 2021)
Same screen sizes as iPhone 12 models but improved camera, battery and processor speed. All 13 models weigh a half ounce more than the 12's. First smartphones to offer one terabyte of storage in the Pro line. See iPhone 13.
iPhone 12, mini, Pro and Pro Max (October 2020)
Featuring 5G support and OLED screens. Thinner and lighter than 11 models, and no charger or earbuds in the box for the first time. See iPhone 12.
iPhone 11 (September 2019)
The entry level model in the iPhone 11 family. See iPhone 11.
iPhone XR - (September 2018)
Faster processor geared for AI, virtual reality, etc. The XR was the entry level in the X series. See iPhone X series.
iPhone SE (April 2020)
The entry-level SE was redeployed and brought up-to-date in the body of the iPhone 8 and same CPU as iPhone 11 models. The SE's replacement is expected to be the iPhone 12 mini.
iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max (September 2019)
Major still and video camera enhancements including 13mm ultra wide lens and special effects. AI techniques create greater detail using all three lenses, and 3D Touch dropped in favor of long-press Haptic Touch. AirDrop also enhanced with ultra-wideband (UWB) transmission. See iPhone 11.
iPhone XS, XS Max and XR - (September 2018)
Faster processors geared for AI, virtual reality, etc. Top models are XS and XR Max, while XR is the entry level in the X series. See iPhone X series.
iPhone X - (September 2017)
Thinner bezel on the X, an OLED screen and wireless charging. More biometric recognition (iris, face, etc.). For the first time, an iPhone cost more than $1,000 with 256GB storage. See iPhone X.
iPhone SE (March 2016)
Entry-level iPhone for people who prefer a smaller phone. See iPhone SE.
iPhone 8/8 Plus - (September 2017)
Introduced with the iPhone X, the 8 and 8 Plus have wireless charging and minimum storage of 64GB, twice that of the 7 and 7 Plus. See iPhone 8.
iPhone 7/7 Plus - (September 2016)
Same size as 6/6 Plus, the 7/7 Plus are water resistant with no analog headphone jack for the first time. The 7 Plus camera switches between two lenses. See iPhone 7.
iPhone 6s/6s Plus (September 2015)
Same size as 6/6 Plus, Force Touch feature was added to the 6s/6s Plus. Fingerprint scanner and camera were improved.
iPhone 6/6 Plus - (September 2014)
Thinner with many enhancements and larger screens. Apple's first credit card payment system was included (see Apple Pay). See iPhone 6.
iPhone 5s/5c - (September 2013)
Additional motion-sensing processor, fingerprint reader and greatly enhanced camera in 5s. The entry-level iPhone 5c was introduced (repurposed 5 with larger battery and colorful cases). See iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c.
iPhone 5 - (September 2012)
The taller, thinner iPhone 5 included a larger screen, improved camera, re-designed earbuds and dock connector plus support for the higher-speed 4G LTE networks. See iPhone 5.
iPhone 4s - (October 2011)
The 4s added numerous features, including the Siri virtual assistant. Although it looks like the 4, there were internal hardware changes. See iPhone 4s and Siri.
iPhone 4 - (June 2010)
The thinner iPhone 4 offered higher resolution and FaceTime video calling. In February 2011, Verizon offered its first iPhone, a CDMA-based iPhone 4. See iPhone 4.
iPhone 3G S - (June 2009)
The 3G S added a faster processor, video camera, voice phone dialer and improved battery life. With iOS 4, the 3G S finally had multitasking. See iOS versions.
iPhone 3G - (June 2008)
Higher-speed 3G data service was very welcome. Many improvements including GPS. Most significantly, the 3G debuted with an application platform that made it a general-purpose computer and turned the mobile world upside down. The 3G also came out in Canada and other parts of the world (see SIM lock). See iOS versions.
iPhone 2G - (June 2007)
The first iPhone was just plain "iPhone;" however 2G was coined to differentiate it after the 3G came out. Introduced in the U.S. exclusively from AT&T, the GSM-based iPhone was greeted with extraordinary enthusiasm (see iPhone). Although users raved, it used the 2G GPRS and EDGE data networks, which were painfully slow. See iOS versions.