iPhone Through the Ages














First iPhone ever – introduced the multi-touch screen interface and combined iPod, phone, and internet in one.
3.5" display, 2MP camera, 2G EDGE, no App Store, 4/8/16GB storage, iOS 1.0. No video recording, no front camera, iconic aluminum and black plastic design.
App Store support. First iPhone with video recording.
Same 3.5" display, added 3G and App Store, plastic back, GPS support. Still 2MP camera and no video. Faster connectivity and better app ecosystem.
Retina Display debut. Introduced Siri – Apple’s first voice assistant.
New flat glass design, Retina display (960×640), 5MP camera, LED flash, 720p video, front camera added (FaceTime), A4 chip, iOS 4.0.
Lightning connector introduced. First iPhone with Touch ID.
4" Retina display, A6 chip, Lightning connector introduced, 8MP camera, LTE support, iOS 6.0. Sleeker aluminum body and lighter than its predecessor.
First large-screen iPhone. 3D Touch.
4.7" Retina HD display, A8 chip, NFC for Apple Pay, 8MP camera, iOS 8.0. Thinner, round-edged design with aluminum back.
Removed headphone jack – controversial move, but pushed wireless audio adoption forward.
Water resistance (IP67), no headphone jack, stereo speakers, A10 Fusion chip, 12MP camera, new Jet Black color, iOS 10.0.
First iPhone with wireless charging.
Glass back with wireless charging, A11 Bionic chip, True Tone display, 12MP camera, iOS 11.0. Looked like 7, but supported fast charging.
Face ID & full-screen OLED. 512GB storage option .
5.8" OLED display, Face ID, no home button, A11 Bionic, dual 12MP rear cameras, iOS 11.0. Major design shift with edge-to-edge screen.
Ultra-Wide camera.
6.1" LCD, dual cameras (wide + ultra-wide), A13 Bionic, better battery life, Night Mode, iOS 13. Affordable flagship with fun colors.
MagSafe.
Flat edges, OLED for all models, A14 Bionic, MagSafe, 5G support, Ceramic Shield glass, iOS 14. Four variants: Mini to Pro Max.
Cinematic Mode.
Smaller notch, better battery, sensor-shift stabilization, Cinematic Mode video, A15 Bionic chip, iOS 15. Refined design and performance boost.
Emergency SOS via Satellite.
Improved cameras, Emergency SOS via satellite, eSIM in US models, A15 chip (again), iOS 16. 14 Pro models added Dynamic Island.
USB-C port – first iPhone to replace the Lightning port with universal USB-C, following EU regulations.
A16 Bionic (standard), Dynamic Island for all models, titanium on Pro models, 5x optical zoom (15 Pro Max), iOS 17.
Dedicated Capture Button, improved cooling system, and larger Pro displays. It may also debut AI-enhanced photography and A18 chip, exclusive to this generation.
AI-enhanced iOS 18, A18 chip, better thermal performance, and further camera upgrades.
AirPods Over Time







Dual beamforming mics, Apple W1 chip, 5-hour battery, tap controls, seamless pairing with iOS. Included charging case adds 24 hours total listening time.
H1 chip for faster pairing, “Hey Siri” support, better battery efficiency, optional wireless charging case. Same design as 1st gen, improved internals.
Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, silicone ear tips, H1 chip, IPX4 sweat resistance, adaptive EQ, 4.5-hour battery, wireless charging case included.
Over-ear design, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, spatial audio, Digital Crown control, H1 chip (dual), 20-hour battery, Smart Case, premium build with mesh headband.
New contoured design, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, sweat and water resistance, MagSafe charging case, 6-hour battery life, improved microphones and adaptive EQ.
H2 chip, improved ANC and Transparency, adaptive transparency, custom spatial audio, 6-hour battery, volume control on stem, MagSafe/Lightning/USB-C case options.
Same as 2nd Gen Pro, but case supports USB-C, lossless audio with Vision Pro, and improved dust resistance (IP54 rating) for both buds and case.