What is the best iPhone model of all time?

From the touchscreen revolution of 2007 to the titanium and AI-powered flagships of today, every era brought something that changed what we expect from a phone. Which model defined it best?

1

iPhone (2007)

The original 2007 smartphone that changed the industry forever, introducing a touchscreen-only interface and forever redefining what a phone could be.

2

iPhone 3GS

The 2009 model that brought meaningful speed, video recording, and compass features, becoming Apple's best-seller at the time.

3

iPhone 4

The 2010 design icon with a glass-and-steel sandwich build and Retina display that set an entirely new aesthetic benchmark for smartphones.

4

iPhone 5

The 2012 model praised for its featherweight aluminum body, taller screen, and lightning-fast A6 chip — often cited as the pinnacle of compact iPhone design.

5

iPhone 6

Apple's all-time best-seller with over 222 million units sold, the 2014 model that finally gave customers the larger screen they had long demanded.

6

iPhone SE (2016)

The beloved 2016 compact that squeezed iPhone 6s internals into the iconic iPhone 5 body — a darling for one-handed users and value seekers.

7

iPhone X

The landmark 2017 anniversary model that introduced Face ID, OLED edge-to-edge display, and banished the home button in one sweeping redesign.

8

iPhone XR

Apple's colorful 2018 mid-range standout with best-in-class battery life for its day and a bright Liquid Retina LCD at a more accessible price.

9

iPhone 11 Pro

The 2019 model that introduced the triple-camera system to iPhone and the Pro branding, bringing Night Mode and ultra-wide photography to the masses.

10

iPhone 12 Pro

The 2020 model that brought 5G connectivity, the Ceramic Shield, and a flat-edge design reminiscent of the beloved iPhone 4.

11

iPhone 13 Pro

The 2021 powerhouse introducing ProMotion 120Hz display, Cinematic Mode video, and a dramatically improved camera system with macro photography.

12

iPhone 14 Pro

The 2022 model that debuted the Dynamic Island cutout, always-on display, and 48MP main camera — a generational leap over standard models.

13

iPhone 15 Pro

The 2023 titanium-framed flagship with USB-C, a 5x telephoto lens, and the A17 Pro chip purpose-built for Apple Intelligence.