The 18 Best iPhones of All Time

From the pocket revolution that started it all to today's polished titanium flagships, every leap forward reshaped what a phone could be. Which one wins?

1. 1
   iPhone 5s

   The 2013 model that debuted Touch ID fingerprint unlocking and a 64-bit chip.
   1000pts
2. 2
   iPhone X

   The 2017 tenth-anniversary phone that introduced Face ID and the all-screen notch design.
   1000pts
3. 3
   iPhone 4

   The 2010 model that introduced the iconic glass-and-steel design and the Retina display.
   1000pts
4. 4
   iPhone (2007)

   The original 2007 iPhone that reinvented the smartphone with a full multi-touch screen.
   812pts
5. 5
   iPhone 11

   The popular 2019 model with dual cameras and standout battery life at an accessible price.
   750pts
6. 6
   iPhone 12 Pro Max

   The 2020 top-tier model with a larger sensor and pro camera system.
   670pts
7. 7
   iPhone SE (2016)

   A compact 2016 phone packing flagship power into the classic 4-inch form factor.
   670pts
8. 8
   iPhone XR

   The colorful, value-focused 2018 model that became the world's best-selling phone of its year.
   520pts
9. 9
   iPhone 12

   The 2020 flagship that brought flat edges back and added 5G and MagSafe.
   520pts
10. 10
    iPhone 6

    The 2014 redesign with a larger 4.7-inch display that became one of Apple's best sellers.
    520pts
11. 11
    iPhone 5

    Apple's 2012 flagship with a taller 4-inch screen, aluminum body, and 4G LTE.
    428pts
12. 12
    iPhone 6 Plus

    Apple's first phablet in 2014, launching the large-screen iPhone era.
    428pts
13. 13
    iPhone 15 Pro

    The 2023 titanium flagship with a customizable Action button and USB-C.
    428pts
14. 14
    iPhone 14 Pro

    The 2022 model that replaced the notch with the interactive Dynamic Island.
    428pts
15. 15
    iPhone 16 Pro

    The 2024 pro model adding the Camera Control button and larger displays.
    200pts
16. 16
    iPhone 7

    The 2016 model that removed the headphone jack and added water resistance.
    200pts
17. 17
    iPhone 13 Pro

    The 2021 pro phone that finally added a 120Hz ProMotion display and huge battery gains.
    200pts
18. 18
    iPhone 3GS

    The 2009 model that made the iPhone meaningfully faster and added video recording.
    55pts