Apple's iPhone has been one of the most popular smartphones over the last decade. It has gone from the smartphone outcast to a leader of the pack. Apple's strategic usage of resources and investment in emerging technologies has pushed them to the top of the industry. As the iPhone grows older, it's important to look at how the now popular smartphone has evolved since its 2007 launch. A small device with a 2-megapixel camera won plaudits for its multi-touch feature but criticized for its price point. The iPhone has continuously been criticized for its value even though Apple tries to justify it with some "innovation". Here's a gallery showcasing the evolution of the iconic device.
iPhone (2G): June 29, 2007
Battery: 1400 mA Camera: Rear: 1.9 MP RAM: 128 MB Storage: 4/8/16 GB
Color: Aluminum (Gray) Screen: 3.5 inches
iPhone 3G: July 11, 2008
Battery: 1150 mA Camera: Rear: 1.9 MP RAM: 128 MB Storage: 8/16 GB
Color: Black/White Screen: 3.5 inches
iPhone 3GS: July 11, 2008
Battery: 1150 mA Camera: Rear: 3.1 MP / 480p30 video RAM: 256 MB Storage: 8/16/32 GB
Color: Black/White Screen: 3.5 inches
iPhone 4: June 24, 2010
Battery: 1219 mA Camera: Front: 0.3 MP Rear: 5.0 RAM: 512 MB Storage: 8/16/32 GB
Color: Black/White Screen: 3.5 inches
iPhone 4S: October 14, 2011
Battery: 1432 mA Camera: Front: 0.3 MP Rear: 5.0 RAM: 512 MB Storage: 8/16/32 GB
Color: Black/White Screen: 3.5 inches
iPhone 5: September 21, 2012
Battery: 1432 mA Camera: Front: 0.3 MP Rear: 5.0 RAM: 512 MB Storage: 8/16/32 GB
Color: Black/White Screen: 4 inches
iPhone 5c: September 21, 2012
Battery: 1508 mA Camera: Front: 1.2 MP Rear: 8.0 RAM: 1 GB Storage: 16/32/64 GB
Colors: Blue, Green, Pink, White, Yellow Screen: 4 inches
iPhone 5s: September 21, 2012
Battery: 1508 mA Camera: Front: 1.2 MP Rear: 8.0 RAM: 1 GB Storage: 16/32/64 GB
Colors: Gold, Silver, Space Gray Screen: 4 inches
iPhone 6: September 19, 2014
Battery: 1809 mA Camera: Front: 1.2 MP Rear: 8.0 MP RAM: 1 GB Storage: 16/64/128 GB
Colors: Gold, Silver, Space Gray Screen: 4.70 inches
iPhone 6 Plus: September 19, 2014
Battery: 2906 mA Camera: Front: 1.2 MP Rear: 8.0 MP RAM: 1 GB Storage: 16/64/128 GB
Colors: Gold, Silver, Space Gray Screen: 5.50 inches
iPhone 6s: September 19, 2015
Battery: 1715 mA Camera: Front: 1.2 MP Rear: 8.0 MP RAM: 2 GB Storage: 16/64/128 GB
Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Space Gray Screen: 4.70 inches
iPhone 6s Plus: September 19, 2015
Battery: 2750 mA Camera: Front: 5 MP Rear: 12.2 MP RAM: 2 GB Storage: 16/64/128 GB
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Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Space Gray Screen: 5.50 inches
iPhone SE: March 31, 2016
Battery: 1624 mA Camera: Front: 1.2 MP Rear: 12.2 MP RAM: 2 GB Storage: 16/32/64/128 GB
Colors: Gold, Silver, Space Gray, Rose Gold Screen: 5.50 inches
iPhone 7: September 16, 2016
Battery: 1960 mA Camera: Front: 7 MP Rear: 12.2 MP RAM: 2 GB Storage: 32/128/256 GB
Colors: Rose Gold, Gold, Silver, Black, Jet Black, Red Screen: 4.70 inches
iPhone 7 Plus: September 16, 2016
Battery: 2900 mA Camera: Front: 7 MP Rear: 2×12.2 MP RAM: 3 GB Storage: 32/128/256 GB
Colors: Rose Gold, Gold, Silver, Black, Jet Black, Red Screen: 5.50 inches
iPhone 8: September 22, 2017
Battery: 1821 mA Camera: Front: 7 MP Rear: 12.2 MP RAM: 2 GB Storage: 64/256 GB
Colors: Gold, Red, Silver, Space Gray Screen: 4.70 inches
iPhone 8 Plus: September 22, 2017
Battery: 2961 mA Camera: Front: 7 MP Rear: 2×12.2 MP RAM: 3 GB Storage: 64/256 GB
Colors: Gold, Red, Silver, Space Gray Screen: 5.50 inches
iPhone X: November 3, 2017
Battery: 2716 mA Camera: Front: 7 MP Rear: 2×12.2 MP RAM: 3 GB Storage: 64/256 GB
Colors: Silver, Space Gray Screen: 5.85 inches
iPhone XS: September 21, 2018
Battery: 2658 mA Camera: Front: 7 MP Rear: 2×12.2 MP RAM: 4 GB Storage: 64/256/512 GB
Colors: Gold, Space Grey, Silver Screen: 5.85 inches
iPhone XS Max: September 21, 2018
Battery: 3174 mA Camera: Front: 7 MP Rear: 2×12.2 MP RAM: 4 GB Storage: 64/256/512 GB
Colors: Gold, Space Grey, Silver Screen: 6.46 inches
iPhone XR: October 26, 2018
Battery: 2942 mA Camera: Front: 7 MP Rear: 12.2 MP RAM: 3 GB Storage: 64/128/256 GB
Colors: Red, Yellow, White, Coral, Black, Blue Screen: 6.10 inches
iPhone 11: September 20, 2019
Battery: 3110 mA Camera: Front: 12 MP Rear: 12 MP RAM: 4 GB Storage: 64/128/256 GB
Colors: Purple, Yellow, Green, Black, White, Red Screen: 6.10 inches
iPhone 11 Pro: September 20, 2019
Battery: 3046 mA Camera: Front: 12 MP Rear: 12 MP RAM: 4 GB Storage: 64/256/512 GB
Colors: Midnight Green, Space Grey, Silver, Gold Screen: 5.85 inches
iPhone 11 Pro Max: September 20, 2019
Battery: 3969 mA Camera: Front: 12 MP Rear: 12 MP RAM: 4 GB Storage: 64/256/512 GB
Colors: Midnight Green, Space Grey, Silver, Gold Screen: 6.46 inches
iPhone SE (2nd generation): April 24, 2019
Battery: 1821 mA Camera: Front: 7 MP Rear: 12 MP Wide RAM: 4 GB Storage: 64/128/256 GB
Colors: Black, White, Red Screen: 4.70 inches
iPhone 12 Mini: November 13, 2020
Battery: 2227 mAh Camera: Front: 12 MP Rear: 12 MP(Dual) RAM: 4 GB Storage: 64/128/256 GB
Colors: Black, White, Blue, Green, Product Red Screen: 5.40 inches
iPhone 12: October 23, 2020
Battery: 2815 mAh Camera: Front: 12 MP Rear: 12 MP(Dual) RAM: 4 GB Storage: 64/128/256 GB
Colors: Black, White, Blue, Green, Product Red Screen: 6.1 inches
iPhone 12 Pro: October 23, 2020
Battery: 2815 mAh Camera: Front: 12 MP Rear: 12 MP(Triple), LiDAR scanner RAM: 6 GB Storage: 128/256/512 GB
Colors: Graphite, Silver, Gold, Pacific Blue Screen: 6.1 inches
iPhone 12 Pro Max: October 23, 2020
Battery: 3687 mAh Camera: Front: 12 MP Rear: 12 MP(Triple), LiDAR scanner RAM: 6 GB Storage: 128/256/512 GB
Colors: Graphite, Silver, Gold, Pacific Blue Screen: 6.7 inches
The iPhone's journey is what can only be characterized as steady and continuous progress over the years. Apple has made iPhones one of the most feature-rich and well-supported devices on the market. I definitely can't wait to add the next iPhone to this list.