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Evolution of the iPhone
Since the first iPhone Apple strived to make it better. From that point, they did bigger phones faster processing, advanced hardware, New and improved software, and so many accessories. The vision Apple had for the future of their company come into reality. Let me explain how through every iPhone. -
First iPhone Released
Announced in January 2007, the original iPhone was introduced by Steve Jobs as a combination of the iPod, a revolutionary mobile phone, and a breakthrough Internet communicator. -
iPhone 3G
After Apple created the first generation iPhone, the one that came after that was all about 3G internet connectivity, so the iPhone 2 was skipped. But has a Built-in GPS, Location services, and more storage with 8 or 16GB. -
iPhone 3gs
The iPhone 3GS was reportedly twice as fast as its predecessor. Though in addition to the upgrades mainly regarding performance, various software features were also introduced exclusively to the iPhone 3GS such as video recording, voice control, and digital compass. Also cheaper. -
iPhone 4
Ultimately, the iPhone 4 models are faster and have more RAM, better dual cameras, faster network support, better battery life, and newer iOS support than the iPhone 3GS. The iPhone 4 design itself with both a glass front and back can be less durable. -
iPhone 4s
The newer, faster iPhone 4S is the better choice. It has faster performance, faster mobile data support, a better camera, and support for iOS 9, whereas the iPhone 4 has limited iOS 7 support and no support for later versions of the iOS at all which made it better. -
iPhone 5
In addition to the display and housing, most notably, the iPhone 5 also is significantly faster than the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, has faster 4G/LTE networking support, and it has better cameras, too. -
iPhone 5s/5c
They were both available at the same time. The 5C also uses plastic instead of aluminum and glass. Where the phones differ most is on the inside. The 5S has a faster chip, a fingerprint sensor, and a better camera, and both new models are compatible with a greater range of 4G LTE frequency bands. -
iPhone 6 and 6+
The Good. The iPhone 6 delivers a spacious, crisp 4.7-inch screen, improved wireless speeds, better camera autofocus, and bumped-up storage capacities to 128GB at the top end. iOS remains a top-notch mobile operating system with an excellent ecosystem of apps, and Apple Pay is a smooth, secure payment system. -
iPhone 6s and 6s+
with a superior camera, a much bigger and sharper screen, and significantly better battery life. If performance is everything to you. Of course, the iPhone 6S has one notable advantage. -
iPhone SE
It had all the awesome internal specs of the iPhone 6s in a small package and without 3D Touch. But overall, the iPhone SE was introduced as a more affordable option that people really loved -
iPhone 7 & 7 Plus
Apple finally dropped the 16 GB base model option, with iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus base models starting at 32 GB of storage and going up to 256 GB. Apple also introduced a new shiny Jet Black color. The iPhone 7 Plus proved to be more popular than previous Plus models due to its new dual camera, which made a significantly improved zoom feature possible, and Portrait mode, a software update that let iPhone 7 Plus users take impressive photos using Depth of Field. -
iPhone 8 & 8 Plus
The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus introduced us to wireless charging with the glass cover on the back of the iPhone. The camera was awesome, with upgraded tools for editing and filtering our images. The true-tone display improved the viewing experience by automatically reducing blue-light exposure. Users eventually (mostly) got used to not having a headphone jack and began adapting to the wireless lifestyle. -
iPhone X
Skipping right over the iPhone 9, the iPhone X was released 10 years after the original iPhone. The iPhone X included an extra front-facing camera that let us take amazing selfies in Portrait mode. Sure, other iPhones let us take cool-looking photos, but the iPhone X included Portrait mode for the front-facing camera, and we fell in love with the first aperture. -
iPhone XS & XS Max
Apple announced the XS and XS Max at its September 2018 event in the Steve Jobs Theater. These models were well named, as they were definite upgrades along the lines of the iPhone X. Both models had a front-facing camera for Portrait-mode selfies. The displays were edge to edge, and it all looked great with the Super Retina HD display. The biggest upgrade might be the smallest; the A12 bionic chip increased the processing power while decreasing battery drain. -
iPhone XR
The iPhone XR was also announced at the September 2018 event but wasn't available right away. Because it was cheaper than the new models, quite a few people decided to wait for the XR to be available. These iPhones were smaller than the XS and XS Max (but still bigger than the 7 and 8 Plus). The display was not as crisp as the XS and XS Max, but with the Liquid Retina HD display, the difference wasn't too noticeable. -
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Apple's largest and most expensive phone of 2019 was the iPhone 11 Pro Max. The display was Apple's Super Retina XDR, as with the 11 Pro, but sized at 6.5 inches. The Pro Max featured the same, three-lens camera setup as the 11 Pro, as well as the same color choices, making size nearly the only difference between the devices. -
iPhone 11
The iPhone 11 was the least expensive of Apple's annual line at the time, but still had enough new features to be in the running for 2019's most popular iPhone. The device features a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display and comes in six crisp colors. The most exciting addition may have been the second camera on the back of the 11, both 12 MP, and offering wide and ultra-wide lenses. -
iPhone 11 Pro
For Apple customers looking for a smaller phone with a top-of-the-line display, the iPhone 11 Pro was perfect. The 5.8-inch Super Retina XDR display was Apple's most crisp and clear to date. This phone featured not two, but three, 12 MP HDR camera lenses, offering wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses. The color options were more muted than the iPhone 11, but there was always the option to add a flashy case! -
iPhone SE (second-generation)
The 2020 iPhone SE. The 4.7-inch Retina HD display and Home button with Touch ID harken back to the original iPhone SE, and with a similarly low price. The second-generation SE offered many of the features of Apple's most expensive iPhones, including an A13 Bionic chip, an advanced camera system with Portrait mode and Depth Control, high-definition video, wireless charging capability, and long battery life. -
iPhone 12
The 6.1-inch iPhone 12 had exactly the same features, camera specs, and processing capabilities as the 12 minis, except that it was estimated to have a 17-hour video playback compared to the iPhone 12 mini's 15 hours. This mid-range model also included a dual-lens camera, which was good enough for everyday users -
iPhone 12 Pro
The iPhone 12 Pro boasted some very fancy camera and color upgrades as compared to the 12 and the 12 minis but came in the same 6.1-inch screen size as the iPhone 12 and included all of the baseline features present in the budget models. New camera features introduced in 2020 include a triple-lens arrangement as we saw with the iPhone 11 Pro models, but with LiDAR scanning, improved Night Mode, and enhanced zoom range and lens functions. -
iPhone 12 Pro Max
The iPhone 12 Pro Max, featured all of the benefits of the 12 Pro, but with some upgrades and a considerable size difference. The 6.7-inch Pro Max claimed an 87 percent improvement in the way it functions in low light over the iPhone 11 models and features 5x zoom, which was a big deal for those who use their iPhones for professional or near-professional photography projects. The most distinguishing characteristic of this iPhone was its screen size. -
iPhone 12 mini
The iPhone 12 mini is just 5.4 inches and included the new, powerful A14 Bionic chip for a considerable boost in performance over previous models. It also featured Apple's latest Super Retina XDR OLED display and a host of camera upgrades but still came with a dual-lens arrangement. The only notable differences between the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 were that the mini was smaller and had an estimated battery life that was two hours shorter than that of the larger iPhone 12. -
iPhone 13
comes with a 20 percent smaller notch, accommodated by a new camera layout. It runs on the A15 chip, which is an upgrade over the previous generation of iPhones, including Cinematic mode and Photographic Styles. Battery life is also improved for this model, A big selling point for the iPhone 13 is the price point: it starts at the same price as the iPhone 12 did when released, but its base model offers double the storage space. The screen size remains the same at 6.1 inches. -
iPhone 13 mini
the iPhone 13 mini runs on Apple's A15 Bionic chip, making it a powerhouse in a small package. Its battery life has improved by up to an hour and a half a day over the iPhone 12 mini. As with other iPhone 13 models, the mini features big camera improvements, and the most storage available of any mini model at a maximum storage capacity of 512 GB. Its design and physical size also largely mirror the iPhone 12 mini, clocking in with a screen size of 5.4 inches. -
iPhone 13 Pro Max
The iPhone 13 Pro Max It, like the rest of the iPhone 13 line, is a bit heavier and thicker than its predecessor, despite sharing the same dimensions otherwise. In addition to getting a chip upgrade to the A15, the iPhone 13 Pro Max also gets an additional GPU, for a total of five. It, too, offers a 1 TB storage capacity option, and Apple says the battery is able to support up to 28 hours of non-stop video playback -
iPhone SE (third-generation)
The 2022 iPhone SE 3 is the third of its kind and maintains the 4.7-inch Retina HD display and Home button with Touch ID harkening back to the original iPhone SE and with a similarly low price. The third-generation SE offers many of the features of Apple's most expensive iPhones, including 5G, an A15 Bionic chip, an advanced camera system with Portrait mode, Depth Control, high-definition video, Deep Fusion, wireless charging capability, and long battery life. -
iPhone 14 Pro Max
the iPhone 14 Pro Max has the same upgrades the other iPhone 14 models had, including the Always-On display, Dynamic Island, A16 chip, Emergency SOS via Satellite, Crash Detection, and the impressive 48 MP camera. It also offered a staggering 29-hour video playback battery life and the brightest and clearest display of any iPhone ever. With the new 48 MP camera, you won't want to stop taking photos, as this camera helps you to capture more colors, textures, and detail than ever before! -
iPhone 14 & 14 Plus
The iPhone 14 models came with some impressive safety-focused features, including Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite, The Emergency SOS via satellite is a first in the smartphone arena since connecting to a satellite was previously only possible through bulky expensive devices built specifically for this purpose. also offers a new dual-camera system, designed to take low-light photography to the next level.