The History Of iPhone Generations From 2007-2022

Are you wondering which iPhone model you have? We have the history of iPhone generations from the first series to the latest iPhone 14. This article will cover the transformation of iPhones over the years and explain the notable changes made with each release.

iPhone

The first iPhone release date was June 29, 2007.

Display	3.5” 320×480 pixels, TFT touchscreeen
Camera	2MP
Memory	128 MB eDRAM
Processor	Samsung 32-bit RISC ARM 1176JZ(F)-S v1.0
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity
iOS Updates	OS 1.0 – 1.1
Features	iPod Integration, iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, Mobile Safari Web Browser, Google Maps, Multitouch Keyboard
4GB Model Retail Price	$499

iPhone 3G

This iPhone release date was July 11, 2008.

Display	3.5” 320×480 pixels, TFT touchscreeen
Camera	2MP
Memory	128 MB RAM
Processor	Samsung 32-bit RISC ARM 1176JZ(F)-S v1.0
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity
iOS Updates	OS 2.0 – 2.2
Features	App Store & 3rd Party Apps, GPS Navigation, Microsoft Exchange Support, Scientific Calculator, MobileMe.
8GB Model Retail Price	$599

iPhone 3GS

This iPhone release date was July 19, 2009.

Display	3.5” 320×480 pixels, TFT touchscreeen
Camera	3MP, 480p video
Memory	256 MB RAM
Processor	600 MHz ARM Cortex-A8
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, compass
iOS Updates	OS 3.0 – 3.2
Features	Camcorder, MMS, Spotlight Search, Voice Control, Copy, Cut, and Paste.
8GB Model Retail Price	$599

iPhone 4

The iPhone 4 release date was June 21, 2010.

Display	3.5” 640×960 pixels, LED-backlit IPS LCD
Camera	5MP, 720p video/ VGA, 420p video
Memory	512 MB RAM
Processor	Apple A4
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro
iOS Updates	iOS 4.0 – 4.3
Features	Facetime, HD Recording, Multitasking, Folders, Game Centre.
8GB Model Retail Price	$599

iPhone 4S

The iPhone 4S was released on October 14, 2011.

Display	3.5” 640×960 pixels, LED-backlit IPS LCD
Camera	8MP, 1080p/ VGA, 420p
Memory	512 MB RAM
Processor	Apple A5
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro
iOS Updates	iOS 5.0 – 5.1
Features	Siri, Message, iCloud, iTunes Wi-Fi Sync, Newsstand
8GB Model Retail Price	$649

iPhone 5

This iPhone was released on September 21, 2012.

Display	4.0” 640×1136 pixels, LED-backlit IPS LCD
Camera	8MP, 1080p/ 1.2MP, 720p
Memory	1 GB RAM
Processor	Apple A6
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro.
iOS Updates	iOS 6.0 – 6.1
Features	Apple Maps, Passbook, 3G/LTE Facetime, Panoramic Photos, Photo Sharing
16GB Model Retail Price	$649

iOS 5C & 5S – Cheap iPhone Generations

The iPhone 5C & 5S were released on September 20, 2013.

Display	4.0” 640×1136 pixels, LED-backlit IPS LCD
Camera	8MP, 1080p/ 1.2Mp, 720p
Memory	1 GB RAM
Processor	Apple A7
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, fingerprint
iOS Updates	iOS 7.0 – 7.1
Features	Fingerprint Touch ID, Airdrop, Control Center, Multitasking Upgrade, FaceTime Audio.
16GB Model Retail Price	$649

iPhone 6 & 6 Plus

This iPhone was released on September 19, 2014.

Display	4.7” 750×1334 pixels, LED-backlit IPS LCD
Camera	8MP, 1080p/ 1.2Mp, 720p
Memory	1 GB RAM
Processor	Apple A8
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, fingerprint, barometer
iOS Updates	iOS 8.0 – 8.4
Features	Apple Pay, Health App, Family Sharing, iCloud Drive, Continuity.
16GB Model Retail Price	$649

iPhone 6S & 6S Plus – All Rounder iOS Generations

This iPhone was released on September 25, 2015.

Display	4.7” 750×1334 pixels, LED-backlit IPS LCD
Camera	12MP, 2160p/ 5Mp, 1080p
Memory	2 GB RAM
Processor	Apple A9
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, fingerprint, barometer
iOS Updates	iOS 9.0 – 9.3
Features	3D Touch, Nightshift, CarPlay, Low Power Mode, Notes App Improvements.
16GB Model Retail Price	$649

iPhone SE / 7/ 7 Plus

This iPhone was released on March 31, 2016 (SE), and September 16, 2016 (7).

Display	4.7” 750×1334 pixels, LED-backlit IPS LCD
Camera	12MP, 2160p/ 7Mp, 1080p
Memory	2 GB RAM
Processor	Apple A10 Fusion
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, fingerprint, barometer
iOS Updates	iOS 10.0 – 10.3
Features	Apple Maps, Delete Built-In Apps, HomeApp, iMessage Apps, Improved Lock Screen.
32GB Model Retail Price	$649

iPhone X / 8 / 8 plus – Renowned iOS Generations

This iPhone was released on September 22, 2017 (8), and November 3, 2017 (X).

Display	5.8” 1125×2436 pixels, Super AMOLED
Camera	Dual 12MP, 2160p/ 7MP, 1080p
Memory	3 GB RAM
Processor	Apple A11 Bionic
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, face ID, barometer
iOS Updates	iOS 11.0 – 11.4
Features	Siri Translations, Photo Compression, Files App, Face ID, Animoji (iPhone X+)
64GB Model Retail Price	$999

iPhone XS / Max / XR

This iPhone was released on September 21, 2018 (XS/Max) and October 26, 2018 (XR).

Display	6.5” 1242×2688 pixels, Super AMOLED
Camera	Dual 12MP, 2160p/ 7MP, 1080p
Memory	4 GB RAM
Processor	Apple A12 Bionic
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, face ID, barometer
iOS Updates	iOS 12.0 – 12.1
Features	Screen Time, Siri Shortcuts, Group FaceTime, Password Management, Memoji (iPhone X+)
64GB Model Retail Price	$1099

iOS 11 / Pro / Max – Top iPhone Generations

This iPhone was released on September 20, 2019.

Display	6.5” 1242×2688 pixels, Super OLED
Camera	Triple 12MP, 2160p/ 12MP, 2160p
Memory	4 GB RAM
Processor	Apple A13 Bionic
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, face ID, barometer, Siri neural
iOS Updates	iOS 13.0 – 13.3
Features	Dark Mode, Revamped Maps App, Siri Update, Smart Photos App, Health App.
64GB Model Retail Price	$1099

iPhone 12 Pro

The iPhone 12 Pro was let out on November 13, 2020.

Display	6.1” 1170×2532 pixels, SRetina XDR OLED
Camera	Quad 12MP, 2160p/ 12MP, 1080p
Memory	6 GB RAM
Processor	Apple A14 Bionic
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, face ID, barometer
iOS Updates	iOS 14.0 – 14.8
Features	Homescreen Redesign, Compact Phone Calls, App Clips, Translate app. App Tracking Transparency.
128GB Model Retail Price	$999

iPhone 13 Pro

This iPhone was released on September 24, 2021.

Display	6.1” 1170×2532 pixels, Sretina XDR OLED
Camera	Quad 12MP, 2160p/ 12MP, 1080p
Memory	6 GB RAM
Processor	Apple A15 Bionic
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, face ID, barometer
iOS Updates	iOS 15 – 15.2
Features	Focus mode, Facetime SharePlay, Spotlight, ID Cards in Wallet, Native App Redesign.
256GB Model Retail Price	$1099

iOS 14 Plus – Best iPhone Generations

Released Date: October 7, 2022.

Display	6.7” 1284×2778 pixels, Super Retina XDR OLED
Camera	Dual 48MP, 2160p/ 12MP, 1080p
Memory	6 GB RAM
Processor	Apple A15 Bionic
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, face ID, barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support.
iOS Updates	iOS 16 – 16.2
Features	Lock Screen, Focus, Photos, Messages, Safari Passkeys, Wallet and Apple Pay Later, Safety Check.
128GB Model Retail Price	(iPhone 14 Plus) $899