When Apple introduced the first iPhone, no one probably guessed these days. In the first models, especially during the Steve Jobs era, Apple followed a certain design language and did not turn to radical changes. In 2011, after Jobs’ departure, he became Apple’s new CEO, and from that point on, design changes began to occur.
Fifteen years ago, when Jobs introduced the first iPhone, he described it as “the touchscreen widescreen iPod, a revolutionary mobile phone and groundbreaking internet communication device.” A lot has changed since then, and the iPhone has made Apple the largest company in the world. Nowadays, the company is preparing to introduce the iPhone 14 series.
Behind this success, we can show the steady progress Apple has made on the iPhone. On the way that started with a compact device focusing on user interface and software, better processor, better camera, bigger screen, better software were followed. Let’s take a look at these turns of the iPhone step by step on the eve of the iPhone 14.
iPhone (2007)
Revolutionary when it was introduced, the first iPhone hit the market in 2007. It would not be wrong to say that it has formed the basis of the modern smartphone starting from the day it was introduced. The classic app grid, single functional home button, and all-touch keyboard and control were the hallmarks of the first iPhone. While it was an internet and media ready device, it lacked a number of essential features at the time, including 3G and the App Store.
iPhone 3G (2008)
With the next iPhone 3G, a very important step has been taken for the ecosystem: the App Store. Giving developers the opportunity to create their own applications, Apple has transformed the iPhone into a special and valuable form with its digital store. As the name suggests, basic features such as 3G support and GPS were brought to our fingertips in this model.
iPhone 3GS (2009)
The iPhone 3GS, which offers improvements over the previous model as the first S model of the Apple iPhone, entered the market with a twice-fast processor. Preserving the same basic shape as previous models, including a 3.5-inch, 480 x 320 display, the 3GS integrated the copy-paste feature into its system.
iPhone 4 (2010)
Although it is still very similar to the previous iPhone models in terms of design, the iPhone 4 was the model where the first steps were taken in terms of design. The iPhone 4, which has become a more premium device with the combination of stainless steel and glass, was introduced as the thinnest smartphone in the world. It was also Apple’s first Retina display phone, and was also the first iPhone model with a front camera. It promised a more intuitive user interface with iOS 4 enhanced with multitasking capabilities.
iPhone 4S (2011)
The fifth generation iPhone 4S entered the market with a renewed antenna design to solve the connection problem that plagued the family. The phone, which looked the same as the previous model, had a timeless feature, Siri. In addition, the rear camera has now been increased to 8 megapixels. One day after the iPhone 4S was introduced on October 4, Steve Jobs passed away.
iPhone 5 (2012)
The second major design move of the iPhone came with the iPhone 5. In these times, the larger screen smartphone market was more attractive to users. Apple, on the other hand, said goodbye to the 3.5-inch screen size, which it has maintained since the first iPhone, in this model and switched to 4-inch screens. The iPhone 5, which came with an aluminum body, was still one-handed, and also replaced the old 30-pin port with a two-way Lightning port, bringing the standard that extends to modern iPhones.
iPhone 5S (2013)
With the iPhone 5S, Apple still kept the general design, but by adding the fingerprint scanner to the home button, the company introduced Touch ID, which will again become a standard feature of the company. While the iPhone 5S was assertive in terms of performance with the Apple A7 chip, it was one step ahead with its first 64-bit processor in the smartphone market. At the same time, iOS 7, which brought major revisions to the operating system, entered the market with this model.
iPhone 5C (2013)
The iPhone 5C, which went down in history as the model in which Apple announced two iPhones in one day for the first time, was a product that came with a plastic body and attracted attention with its colorful design. The iPhone 5C, which entered the shelves at $ 549, was designed to compete with Android phones. However, compared to the iPhone 5S, it offered a more unsuccessful performance and was perhaps the slowest iPhone model.
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (2014)
The year 2014 was an important step in the giant rise for the Apple iPhone. Introducing the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus, the company switched to a new design with curved edges, brought NFC support for mobile payments, and started to offer more advanced features on the camera. Phones that were larger than their predecessors were also lighter but weak in durability. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus family, which was bent in 2014, remained on the agenda with the scandal called “Bendgate”.
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus (2015)
Another “S” year marked the similar-looking iPhone. But the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus were less prone to warping, with a more durable glass and aluminum chassis. Devices that were not innovative in terms of design had a responsive screen design with the 3D Touch feature. But this feature would be removed from iPhones four years later due to learning complexity.
iPhone SE (2016)
In early 2016, the iPhone SE was introduced, surprisingly similar to the two and a half year old iPhone 5S, but faster. After the iPhone 5C, which was not cheap with a price of $ 399, a really affordable iPhone entered the market. This device was preferred for users who still wanted to use a smaller screen, which the smart phones of that time no longer cared about.
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus (2016)
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus took what the iPhone 6S had to offer one step further by adding better cameras and water resistance. Although there were no significant changes in terms of design, there were some innovations. In the Plus model, the dual camera system, which we are used to seeing a lot in the Android ecosystem, was already included. Offering 2X zoom and Portrait mode, 7 Plus was successful in camera point. On the other hand, in both models, the mechanical home button was replaced by digital and the highly criticized 3.5mm jack input was removed.
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (2017)
While the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus might seem like a product of the 10th year of the Apple iPhone, it wasn’t actually. These models were the last models of the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch form factors that the company launched with the iPhone 6. The models with the standardized advanced camera, processor and new wireless charging features were destined to remain uninspired because the iPhone X was coming.
iPhone X (2017)
With the iPhone 8 family, in the 10th anniversary of the Apple iPhone, the iPhone X appeared with a completely different design. The physical home button was a thing of the past, adding an edge-to-edge OLED display to the stainless steel frame, shattering the visual mold of the iPhone. Face ID instead of the fingerprint reader and the $ 999 price tag caused the numbers in the premium smartphone market to swell.
iPhone XS and XS Max (2018)
The iPhone XS was a copy of the iPhone X with minor improvements. However, differently, the giant 6.5-inch Max model was now entering our lives. On the other hand, with the iPhone Max, Apple began to associate premium features with the larger-screen iPhone for the first time. The only thing missing was the nickname Pro.
iPhone XR (2018)
The iPhone XR was a strange model. It entered the market at a relatively reasonable price of $ 749, but it lacked a telephoto camera, 3D Touch and OLED screen. However, in this model, users were offered Face ID, a new generation processor and very good battery life at a slightly more affordable price.
iPhone 11 (2019)
The iPhone 11 is built on the form factor of the iPhone XR. Including the dual camera setup, Apple entered the market by adding the ultra-wide-angle camera to this model. On the other hand, it brought an advantage at the price point and entered the shelves at $ 699.
iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max (2019)
The iPhone series has been nicknamed Pro for the first time since 2019: iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. In fact, a third camera was added to the models, which are the successors of the XS and XS Max, for ultra-wide-angle shots, and an 18W fast charger, Lightning to USB-C converter was added to the phone’s box. There was also a glass surface on the back, but differently, a matte appearance was preferred for the design of the glass.
iPhone SE (2020)
The second generation iPhone SE was basically no different from the iPhone 8. However, the iPhone SE came with a better camera for better performance and portrait mode, and combined it all in a 4.7-inch old-style display. The hallmark of the second-generation SE was that it was a cheap iPhone alternative, starting at $399.
iPhone 12 and 12 Mini (2020)
With the iPhone 12, there was a return to the flat-edge and glass sandwich design first used in the iPhone 4 in 2010. While the iPhone 12 upgrades the iPhone 11’s LCD screen to OLED panels, and to delight small phone enthusiasts, the iPhone 12 mini has been launched.
iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max (2020)
While the iPhone 12 Pro family was similar in design to the iPhone 12 models, it offered more on the camera side. In addition, a lidar scanner was also included to assist 3D mapping applications and portrait mode on devices with a telephoto lens as a third camera. In addition, the iPhone 12 Pro Max went down in history as the iPhone so far with its 6.7-inch giant screen.
iPhone 13 and 13 Mini (2021)
The iPhone 13 was designed to be an “S” year phone, similar in many ways to the iPhone 12, but it wasn’t. The vertical camera design on the back was replaced by cross-aligned lenses. One of the key innovations was the noticeable improvement in battery performance. On these models, Apple had finally increased the base storage of 64 GB to 128 GB.
iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max (2021)
At first glance, they might look like the iPhone 12 Pro, but you can notice the camera lenses getting bigger when placed side by side. With the iPhone 13 Pro, 3x optical zoom, macro support, and better low-light performance on wide and ultra cameras were introduced. Videos are more refined with the new Cinema Mode and ProRes. Apple also finally brought the high refresh rate found on most Android devices to their screens under the name ProMotion.
iPhone SE (2022)
The third-generation iPhone SE is a copy of its 2020 sibling. However, the request of those who want a smaller iPhone was met by putting the latest processor and 5G support into the small form factor design. However, the original price was increased to $ 429 and again entered the market with 64 GB storage option.
What will the next iPhone 14 offer?
Apple has announced that it will introduce the iPhone 14 series on September 7. We expect the 6.1-inch iPhone 14, 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max, 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro and 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max models to be introduced at this event.
How will the iPhone 14 Pro Max be? Features & price & release date
The iPhone 14 and 14 Max will resemble the iPhone 13 models. The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will switch to a perforated screen design called hole-punch. The iPhone 14 series is expected to be available for pre-order on September 16 after its introduction. We will have to wait a bit for the phones to hit the shelves of the stores. It is estimated that the iPhone 14 series will hit the shelves on September 23, one week after the pre-order date.
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