The 30 Best iPhone Models of All Time

From the pocket-sized original that started it all to titanium Pro Max giants and ultra-thin newcomers, this lineup spans nearly two decades of design leaps and quiet cult classics. Which generation earns your vote?

1

iPhone 4

Launched in 2010 with a glass-and-steel design and Retina display, despite the 'Antennagate' controversy.

1000pts

2

iPhone X

Apple's 10th-anniversary phone in 2017 debuted Face ID and an edge-to-edge OLED screen.

914pts

3

iPhone 3G

Released in 2008, it brought faster 3G data speeds and launched the App Store.

801pts

4

iPhone SE (2016)

A 2016 compact model that packed flagship-level performance into the classic iPhone 5S shell.

705pts

5

iPhone 14 Pro

A 2022 flagship that replaced the notch with the interactive Dynamic Island and always-on display.

705pts

6

iPhone 6S

The 2015 refresh added 3D Touch and Live Photos in a sturdier aluminum body.

705pts

7

iPhone SE (2022)

The 2022 SE brought 5G and the A15 chip to Apple's compact, home-button design.

632pts

8

iPhone 6

The 2014 model's larger 4.7-inch screen made it one of Apple's best-selling iPhones ever.

632pts

9

iPhone 8

A 2017 model that brought glass backs and wireless charging to the classic home-button design.

632pts

10

iPhone 12 mini

Released in 2020 as the smallest 5G iPhone, prized by fans wanting flagship power in a tiny body.

632pts

11

iPhone 11

The 2019 mainstream model added a dual-camera system and Night mode photography.

632pts

12

iPhone 13 mini

A 2021 compact flagship squeezing a larger battery and improved cameras into a small chassis.

548pts

13

iPhone

The original iPhone launched in 2007, introducing multi-touch and reinventing the smartphone.

548pts

14

iPhone 5

A 2012 redesign with a taller 4-inch screen and an all-new lightweight aluminum body.

548pts

15

iPhone 5C

Apple's colorful 2013 budget model wrapped the 5's internals in a polycarbonate shell.

448pts

16

iPhone 3GS

The 2009 'S' upgrade added video recording and a much faster processor.

448pts

17

iPhone 11 Pro Max

The largest 2019 flagship, introducing a triple-camera array and much longer battery life.

448pts

18

iPhone SE (2020)

A 2020 budget model combining the iPhone 8's compact form with the powerful A13 chip.

448pts

19

iPhone 12 Pro Max

The biggest 2020 Pro model, featuring a larger sensor and superior low-light photography.

448pts

20

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple's newest 2025 flagship, featuring a redesigned camera plateau and its most advanced chip yet.

448pts

21

iPhone 13 Pro Max

The 2021 flagship added a 120Hz ProMotion display and macro photography to the largest Pro body.

448pts

22

iPhone 15 Pro Max

The 2023 flagship introduced a titanium frame, USB-C, and a customizable Action button.

448pts

23

iPhone Air

A 2025 model built around an ultra-thin titanium chassis, the slimmest iPhone Apple has made.

448pts

24

iPhone 6 Plus

Apple's first phablet-sized iPhone in 2014, offering a 5.5-inch display and image stabilization.

329pts

25

iPhone 7

Launched in 2016 with water resistance and stereo speakers, notably dropping the headphone jack.

329pts

26

iPhone 12

Apple's 2020 flagship brought flat edges, 5G connectivity, and Ceramic Shield glass.

329pts

27

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple's 2024 flagship added a dedicated Camera Control button and Apple Intelligence AI features.

329pts

28

iPhone 5S

Released alongside the 5C in 2013, it debuted Touch ID fingerprint unlocking.

183pts

29

iPhone 4S

The 2011 model introduced Siri, Apple's first voice assistant, on the same iconic design.

183pts

30

iPhone XR

A 2018 crowd-favorite pairing an affordable price with a colorful aluminum-and-glass design.

183pts