iPhones in Order of Release Date

iPhones have evolved since they were first released in 2007. In this piece, we’ll be walking you through iPhones in order of release date up to 2022. This trip down memory lane will help you understand the sheer speed of technological advancement in the mobile industry.

Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives; with them, we do everything– from leisure to work to study. The product that made this revolution what it is today is the iPhone – it’s a hybrid of a music player, a personal digital assistant (PDA), and a mobile phone.

List of iPhones in Order of Release Date

When Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone at Macworld San Francisco in 2007, he called the device a “revolutionary mobile phone”; looking back more than 15 years on, we can’t say he was wrong.

When he showed the prototype of a device with just a single button and a large screen, you could tell the crowd didn’t know how to react; it was an atmosphere of curiosity and wonder.

In the years that have followed, Apple has found a way to evolve the iPhone to meet many consumers’ needs globally and releases a new model every year; let’s dive into all the iPhones in order of release date by 2022.

1. 2007 — iPhone 2G

The first iPhone that was released didn’t have any prefixes; it was later known as the iPhone 2G because of the 2G network it possessed. The phone was released on June 29, 2007, and was revolutionary for its time; some of its key features were:

• RAM — 128MB SDRAM
• Internal storage — 8GB (7GB available)
• Camera — 2MP
• Network — GSM
• Battery — 1400mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 3

2. 2008 — iPhone 3G

One of the main features of the iPhone 3 was its ability to connect to 3G networks, significantly improving internet speeds; it was also the first iPhone to have the App Store. The phone was released on July 11, 2008; some of its key features were:

• RAM — 128MB 
• Internal storage — 8GB/16GB
• Camera — 2MP
• Network — GSM/HSPA (3G)
• Battery — 1220mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS, upgradeable to iOS 4.2.1

3. 2009 — iPhone 3GS

On June 19, 2009, Apple released the iPhone 3GS, with the “S” standing for speed. The phone had a new chip that Apple claimed was twice as fast as its predecessor and better battery life that allowed users to watch videos for up to 10 hours and a 3MP camera. Key features of the iPhone 3GS were:

• RAM — 256MB 
• Internal storage — 8GB/16GB/32GB
• Camera — 3MP
• Network — GSM/HSPA (3G)
• Battery — 1400mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 3, upgradeable to iOS 6.1.6

4. 2010 — iPhone 4

Apple radically changed the iPhone’s design when the iPhone 4 was released on June 24, 2010; this new device was thinner, had sharper edges, and had a stainless steel frame. It was the first iPhone with a front camera and a high-resolution retina screen; key features of the phone were:

• RAM — 512MB 
• Internal storage — 8GB/16GB/32GB
• Camera — 5MP / VGA front
• Network — GSM/HSPA (3G)
• Battery — 1420mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 4, upgradeable to iOS 7.1.2

5. 2011 — iPhone 4S

The iPhone 4S was the first phone released after the death of Apple CEO Steve Jobs. The “S” on this version stood for Siri, Apple’s new AI; it had an allowance of up to 64GB and a camera that could record in full HD. The phone was released on October 14, 2011, and had the following key features:

• RAM — 512MB 
• Internal storage — 8GB/16GB/64GB
• Camera — 8MP with led flash / VGA front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/CDMA/EVDO
• Battery — 1432mAh (Li-Po)
• Software — iOS 5, upgradeable to iOS 9.3.6

6. 2012 — iPhone 5

The first radical difference between this and previously-released iPhones was the more prominent 4-inch display. With this phone, Apple introduced the Lightning Connector technology to make the iPhone charge faster, a faster chip and was the first iPhone to support 4G internet. The phone was released September 21, 2012, and had the following key features:

• RAM — 1GB
• Internal storage — 16GB/32GB/64GB
• Camera — 8MP with led flash / 1.5MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/CDMA/EVDO/LTE
• Battery — 1440mAh (Li-Po)
• Software — iOS 5, upgradeable to iOS 9.3.6

7. 2013 — iPhone 5C and 5S 

Apple released two iPhones for the first time on September 20, 2013. The iPhone 5C was the cheaper and less powerful of the two with a plastic body; a key feature introduced in the iPhone 5S was Touch ID; other key features were:

iPhone 5C

• RAM — 1GB
• Internal storage — 8GB/16GB/32GB
• Camera — 8MP with led flash / 1.2MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/CDMA/LTE
• Battery — 1510mAh (Li-Po)
• Software — iOS 7, upgradeable to iOS 10.3.3

iPhone 5S

• RAM — 1GB
• Internal storage — 16GB/32GB/64GB
• Camera — 8MP with led flash / 1.2MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/CDMA/LTE/EVDO
• Battery — 1560mAh (Li-Po)
• Software — iOS 7, upgradeable to iOS 12.5.5

8. 2014 — iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

The iPhone 6 was the first to have a Retina HD screen and storage of up to 128GB. The iPhone 6 Plus with a 5.5-inch display was bigger than the 4.7-inch the standard iPhone 6 had; it also had a bigger battery. Both phones were released on September 19, 2014, and had these key features:

iPhone 6

• RAM — 1GB
• Internal storage — 16GB/32GB/128GB
• Camera — 8MP with led flash / 1.2MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/CDMA/LTE/EVDO
• Battery — 1810mAh (Li-Po)
• Software — iOS 8, upgradeable to iOS 12.5.5

iPhone 6 Plus

• RAM — 1GB
• Internal storage — 16GB/32GB/128GB
• Camera — 8MP with led flash / 1.2MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/CDMA/LTE/EVDO
• Battery — 2915mAh (Li-Po)
• Software — iOS 8, upgradeable to iOS 12.5.5

9. 2016 — iPhone 6s and 6s Plus

Both phones were released on September 25, 2015; Apple claimed that with the new A9 chip, the phone would deliver 70% more CPU and 90% more graphics performance compared to its predecessor. The phones were an upgrade to their predecessors in almost every key area; here are the features:

iPhone 6s

• RAM — 2GB
• Internal storage — 16GB/32GB/128GB
• Camera — 12MP with Dual-LED flash / 5MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/CDMA/LTE/EVDO
• Battery — 1715mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 9, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone 6s Plus

• RAM — 2GB
• Internal storage — 16GB/32GB/128GB
• Camera — 12MP with Dual-LED flash / 5MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/CDMA/LTE/EVDO
• Battery — 2750mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 9, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

10. 2016 — iPhone SE, 7, and 7 Plus (2016)

The iPhone SE was released on March 31, 2016, and was a smaller and cheaper version of the 6s; although the front camera was downgraded a bit, it was the most powerful 4-inch phone.

Later that year, on September 16, 2016, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus were released; the key change in both phones was the removal of the earphone jack– now you either had to plug your earpiece into the lightning charger port or use a Bluetooth Airpod. Other key features of each phone were:

iPhone SE

• RAM — 2GB
• Internal storage — 16GB/32GB/128GB
• Camera — 12MP with Quad-LED flash / 1.2MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/CDMA/LTE/EVDO
• Battery — 1624mAh (Li-Po)
• Software — iOS 9.3.2, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone 7

• RAM — 2GB
• Internal storage — 32GB/128GB/256GB
• Camera — 12MP with Quad-LED flash / 7MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/CDMA/LTE/EVDO
• Battery — 1960mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 10.0.1, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone 7 Plus

• RAM — 3GB
• Internal storage — 32GB/128GB/256GB
• Camera — 12MP with Quad-LED flash / 7MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/CDMA/LTE/EVDO
• Battery — 2900mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 10.0.1, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

11. 2017 — iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X 

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus were released on September 22, 2017; one of the key new features added was wireless charging, and the 8 Plus came with dual 12MP rear cameras.

To celebrate the iPhone’s 10th-anniversary milestone, Apple released the iPhone X (the “X” standing for 10) on November 3, 2017; it was the first iPhone without a home button with an OLED screen. Other key features of the phones were:

iPhone 8

• RAM — 2GB
• Internal storage — 64GB/128GB/256GB
• Camera — 12MP with Quad-LED flash / 7MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE
• Battery — 1821mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 11, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone 8 Plus

• RAM — 3GB
• Internal storage — 64GB/128GB/256GB
• Camera — Dual 12MP cameras with Quad-LED flash / 7MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE
• Battery — 2691mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 11, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone X

• RAM — 3GB
• Internal storage — 64GB/128GB/256GB
• Camera — Dual 12MP cameras with Quad-LED flash / 7MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE
• Battery — 2716mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 11.1.1, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

12. 2018 — iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max 

iPhone XR was released on October 26, 2018; the phone came in various colors, had a solitary camera and a bigger screen than the iPhone X.

On September 21, 2018, Apple released iPhone XS and XS Max; the phones came with an advanced A12 Bionic chip, and the XS Max was the biggest iPhone yet at 6.5 inches. Here are other key features of the phones:

iPhone XR

• RAM — 3GB
• Internal storage — 64GB/128GB/256GB
• Camera — 12MP with Quad-LED flash / 7MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA
• Battery — 2942mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 12, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone XS

• RAM — 4GB
• Internal storage — 64GB/256GB/512GB
• Camera — Dual 12MP cameras with Quad-LED flash / 7MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA
• Battery — 2658mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 12, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone XS Max

• RAM — 4GB
• Internal storage — 64GB/256GB/512GB
• Camera — Dual 12MP cameras with Quad-LED flash / 7MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA
• Battery — 3174mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 12, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

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13. 2019 — iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max 

Apple released three phones in the 11 series on September 20, 2019. iPhone 11 had an improved 12MP front camera and night mode back camera; 11 Pro had a triple-camera system that allowed you to take awesome pictures and videos of up to 4k quality; the iPhone 11 Pro Max had a 6GB RAM and was a 6.5-inch phone. Other key features of the phones are:

iPhone 11

• RAM — 4GB
• Internal storage — 64GB/128GB/256GB
• Camera — Dual 12MP cameras with Quad-LED flash / 12MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA
• Battery — 3110mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 13, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone 11 Pro

• RAM — 4GB
• Internal storage — 64GB/256GB/512GB
• Camera — Triple 12MP cameras with Dual-LED flash / 12MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA
• Battery — 3046mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 13, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone 11 Pro Max

• RAM — 6GB
• Internal storage — 64GB/256GB/512GB
• Camera — Triple 12MP cameras with Dual-LED flash / 12MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA
• Battery — 3969mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 13, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

14. 2020 — iPhone SE (2nd), 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max 

In 2020, Apple rolled out five new versions of the iPhone; iPhone SE was released on April 24, 2020, iPhone 12 and 12 Pro were released on October 23, 2020, while the 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max were released on November 13, 2020.

The iPhone SE was a cheap $399 phone with a 4.7-inch screen, 3GB RAM, and up to 256GB internal storage. The iPhone 12 was the first phone to support 5G and a tough ceramic screen, and the 12 Mini came with a 5.4-inch display.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max had a 6.7-inch display, the largest on an iPhone, and the 12 came with massive advancements in camera technology. Other key features of the phones are:

iPhone SE

• RAM — 3GB
• Internal storage — 64GB/256GB/512GB
• Camera — 12MP with Quad-LED flash / 7MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA
• Battery — 1821mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 13, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone 12

• RAM — 4GB
• Internal storage — 64GB/128GB/256GB
• Camera — Dual 12MP cameras with Dual-LED flash / 12MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA/5G
• Battery — 2815mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 14.1, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone 12 Mini

• RAM — 4GB
• Internal storage — 64GB/128GB/256GB
• Camera — Dual 12MP cameras with Dual-LED flash / 12MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA/5G
• Battery — 2227mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 14.1, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone 12 Pro

• RAM — 6GB
• Internal storage — 128GB/256GB/512GB
• Camera — Quad 12MP cameras with Dual-LED flash / 12MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA/5G
• Battery — 2815mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 14.1, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone 12 Pro Max

• RAM — 6GB
• Internal storage — 128GB/256GB/512GB
• Camera — Quad 12MP cameras with Dual-LED flash / 12MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA/5G
• Battery — 3687mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 14.1, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

15. 2021 — iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max 

iPhone released the iPhone 13 series on September 24, 2021. The iPhone 13 and 13 Mini come equipped with an A13 chip that makes its CPU and GPU speeds better than other smartphones. Well, other smartphones apart from the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max that run on A15 chips.

Every phone in the 13 series has improved battery life over its predecessors; the iPhone 13 Pro has revolutionary camera technology that improves its low-light performance along with a whopping 1TB internal storage option. Other key features of the phones are:

iPhone 13

• RAM — 4GB
• Internal storage — 128GB/256GB/512GB
• Camera — Dual 12MP cameras with Dual-LED flash / Dual 12MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA/5G
• Battery — 3240mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 15, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone 13 Mini

• RAM — 4GB
• Internal storage — 128GB/256GB/512GB
• Camera — Dual 12MP cameras with Dual-LED flash / Dual 12MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA/5G
• Battery — 2438mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 15, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone 13 Pro 

• RAM — 6GB
• Internal storage — 128GB/256GB/1TB
• Camera — Quad 12MP cameras with Dual-LED flash / Dual 12MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA/5G
• Battery — 3095mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 15, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

iPhone 13 Pro Max

• RAM — 6GB
• Internal storage — 128GB/256GB/1TB
• Camera — Quad 12MP cameras with Dual-LED flash / Dual 12MP front
• Network — GSM/HSPA/LTE/EVDO/CDMA/5G
• Battery — 4352mAh (Li-Ion)
• Software — iOS 15, upgradeable to iOS 15.3

16. 2022 — iPhone 14 Series

The phones in the iPhone 14 series would likely be announced in mid-September 2022 and hit the shops around a week later. All iPhone enthusiasts ought to keep their fingers crossed as Apple never disappoints with these annual releases.