See how Apple iPhones have changed since the revolutionary first model in 2007
David Baratz
2007: The original iPhone
See the evolution of iPhones from the original model released in 2007. It had a 3.5-inch multi-touch screen instead of a physical keyboard. The original model featured a 2 megapixel camera. The price was $499 for a 4GB model and $599 for an 8GB model.
Tony Avelar, AFP Via Getty ImagesSee the evolution of iPhones from the original model released in 2007. It had a 3.5-inch multi-touch screen instead of a physical keyboard. The original model featured a 2 megapixel camera. The price was $499 for a 4GB model and $599 for an 8GB model.
2008: iPhone 3G
“Just one year after launching the iPhone, we’re launching the new iPhone 3G that is twice as fast at half the price,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO in 2008. The $199 8GB and $299 16GB phones featured GPS as well as access to the App Store where users could download native applications such as games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel.
Mario Tama, Getty Images“Just one year after launching the iPhone, we’re launching the new iPhone 3G that is twice as fast at half the price,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO in 2008. The $199 8GB and $299 16GB phones featured GPS as well as access to the App Store where users could download native applications such as games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel.
2010: iPhone 4
The iPhone 4 introduced a front-facing camera and FaceTime video chat. This model introduced a larger 3.5-inch 960 x 480 resolution screen and Retina display. Apple changed the look of iphone by flattening the original phone's curved body and squaring off round edges.
Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesThe iPhone 4 introduced a front-facing camera and FaceTime video chat. This model introduced a larger 3.5-inch 960 x 480 resolution screen and Retina display. Apple changed the look of iphone by flattening the original phone's curved body and squaring off round edges.
2013: iPhone 5s
The iPhone 5S was the first to have ‘Touch ID’a fingerprint identity sensor capable of securely unlocking your phone with just the touch of a finger.
Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesThe iPhone 5S was the first to have ‘Touch ID’a fingerprint identity sensor capable of securely unlocking your phone with just the touch of a finger.
2014: iPhone 6
The 2014 iPhones 6 and 6 plus increased the screen size, upgrading to a 4.7-inch 1334 x 640 screen and 5.5-inch screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution. These models switched over to a metal body and added Apple Pay.
George Frey, Getty ImagesThe 2014 iPhones 6 and 6 plus increased the screen size, upgrading to a 4.7-inch 1334 x 640 screen and 5.5-inch screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution. These models switched over to a metal body and added Apple Pay.
2016: iPhone SE
Apple’s original iPhone SE offered a smaller and cheaper with a form factor similar to older designs while keeping more powerful innovations from the iPhone 6.
Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesApple’s original iPhone SE offered a smaller and cheaper with a form factor similar to older designs while keeping more powerful innovations from the iPhone 6.
2017: iPhone X
The redesigned iPhone X featured a much sharper edge-to-edge 5.8-inch Super Retina HD OLED display, introduced FaceID facial recognition, added wireless charging and upgraded the front and rear cameras. It also removed the home button and TouchID sensor.
Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesThe redesigned iPhone X featured a much sharper edge-to-edge 5.8-inch Super Retina HD OLED display, introduced FaceID facial recognition, added wireless charging and upgraded the front and rear cameras. It also removed the home button and TouchID sensor.
2018: iPhone Xs
iPhone Xs added a 12-megapixel dual camera with dual optical image stabilization, 2x optical zoom and a faster sensor.
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAYiPhone Xs added a 12-megapixel dual camera with dual optical image stabilization, 2x optical zoom and a faster sensor.
2019: iPhone 11
The iPhone 11 upgraded the dual camera system featuring new 12MP wide and ultra wide lenses. The iPhone11 pro had an additional third telephoto lens.
Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesThe iPhone 11 upgraded the dual camera system featuring new 12MP wide and ultra wide lenses. The iPhone11 pro had an additional third telephoto lens.
2023: iPhone 15
The iPhone 15 was the first iPhone to use the industry-standard USB-C
Ming Yeung, Getty ImagesThe iPhone 15 was the first iPhone to use the industry-standard USB-C
2024: iPhone 16
The iPhone 16 added a Camera Control button on the side of the device. Apple also brought the Action Button from the iPhone 15 Pro to the new lineup.
Annice Lyn, Getty ImagesThe iPhone 16 added a Camera Control button on the side of the device. Apple also brought the Action Button from the iPhone 15 Pro to the new lineup.
2025: iPhone 16e
Apple announced the fourth edition of the budget-friendly iPhone on Feb. 19, 2025, dubbing it the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 16e will be larger in size, utilize Face ID, feature a USB-C charging port and include a 48-megapixel camera lens. The new smartphone also debuts Apple's first cellular modem.
AppleApple announced the fourth edition of the budget-friendly iPhone on Feb. 19, 2025, dubbing it the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 16e will be larger in size, utilize Face ID, feature a USB-C charging port and include a 48-megapixel camera lens. The new smartphone also debuts Apple's first cellular modem.
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