The 22 Best iPhones of All Time

From the clunky original that started it all to today's titanium powerhouses, every era of Apple's most iconic device lines up here. Which one deserves the crown?

1

iPhone 4

The 2010 design icon that introduced the Retina display and stainless-steel frame.

1000pts

2

iPhone X

The 2017 landmark that killed the home button, added Face ID and an edge-to-edge OLED.

960pts

3

iPhone 16 Pro

The 2024 flagship with larger displays, the Camera Control button and Apple Intelligence.

838pts

4

iPhone 12

The 2020 model that brought 5G and a flat-edged design revival.

756pts

5

iPhone 11

The popular 2019 model with dual cameras and excellent battery life.

640pts

6

iPhone 6s

The 2015 model that added 3D Touch pressure sensitivity and Live Photos.

640pts

7

iPhone 13

The reliable 2021 model with bigger batteries and improved cameras.

585pts

8

iPhone SE (2016)

A compact 2016 phone pairing the iPhone 5s body with modern internals.

585pts

9

iPhone 6

The 2014 best-seller that moved to a larger, rounded 4.7-inch design.

523pts

10

iPhone (2007)

The original 2007 iPhone that reinvented the smartphone with a multi-touch glass screen.

523pts

11

iPhone 15 Pro

The 2023 flagship with a titanium frame, USB-C and the Action button.

454pts

12

iPhone XS

The 2018 flagship refining the iPhone X with a faster chip and better cameras.

374pts

13

iPhone 7

The 2016 model that dropped the headphone jack and added water resistance.

374pts

14

iPhone 12 mini

A tiny 2020 flagship beloved by fans of small phones.

374pts

15

iPhone SE (2020)

A budget 2020 phone housing flagship power in the classic iPhone 8 shell.

374pts

16

iPhone 5s

The 2013 model that introduced Touch ID fingerprint unlocking.

374pts

17

iPhone 14 Pro

The 2022 flagship that introduced the Dynamic Island and always-on display.

374pts

18

iPhone 5

The 2012 model with a taller 4-inch screen and lightweight aluminum body.

175pts

19

iPhone XR

The colorful, affordable 2018 model that became a massive best-seller.

174pts

20

iPhone 3G

The 2008 model that added 3G data and launched the App Store.

48pts

21

iPhone 4s

The 2011 model that debuted Siri and a much-improved camera.

48pts

22

iPhone 3GS

The 2009 speed-bump model that made the iPhone noticeably faster and added video recording.

48pts