Are you a loyal Apple fan? When did you start using an Apple phone? Do you know the changes in mobile phones since the iPhone? Today, the editor will take you to take a look at the history of the iPhone and feel the development process of the iPhone!
(iPhone models)
In 2007, the first-generation iPhone took over the world. The first-generation iPhone used a 3.5-inch LCD screen. The body had only one color. The upper part of the back was silver gray, and it was equipped with the iPhone OS operating system. , and also has a 2-megapixel rear camera.
(first-generation iPhone)
In 2008, the iPhone 3G was released. The iPhone 3G used a 3.5-inch LCD screen and was available in black and white. Compared with the first-generation iPhone, , iPhone 3G has a more textured appearance and adopts the edge-cutting method, so it is thinner than . iPhone 3G is equipped with iPhone OS 2.0 operating system and is equipped with a 2-megapixel rear camera.
(iPhone 3G)
In 2009, the iPhone 3GS debuted. Compared with the iPhone 3G, there is not much difference in appearance, except that the iPhone 3GS only comes in black color. In terms of performance, the iPhone 3GS uses the iPhone OS 3.0 system, and the rear camera pixels have also been upgraded to 3 million pixels. This is also the iPhone's first 3G mobile phone .
(iPhone 3GS)
In 2010, iPhone 4 was released. The iPhone 4 body was available in white and black. The front and rear bodies of were made of aluminosilicate glass. Its chemical strength is 30 times harder than plastic, and it is more scratch-resistant and more durable. . At the same time, iPhone 4 uses a front-facing camera for the first time, reaching 300,000 pixels, and the rear camera pixels are also increased to 5 million pixels. Moreover, iPhone 4 is equipped with the A4 chip independently developed by and Apple for the first time.
(iPhone 4)
iPhone 4S was released in 2011. iPhone 4S uses A5 dual-core processor and dual-core display core . Compared with iPhone 4, the CPU speed is nearly twice that of . Moreover, iPhone 4S was the first to add the Siri voice control function . This technology makes people's lives simpler and more convenient. In the same year, Mr. Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc., passed away.
(iPhone 4S)
In 2012, compared with previous models, the screen width of iPhone 5 has not changed, but the length has become longer. This also breaks what Jobs said about the golden proportion of mobile phone sizes. Mr. Jobs once said: 3.5 inches is the "golden size" of mobile phones, and a larger screen is extremely stupid.. The size of iPhone 5 is 4 inches. iPhone 5 is equipped with an 8pin interface, EarPods headphones, and uses a Nano-SIM card. At the same time, iPhone 5 is equipped with an 8-megapixel camera, which optimizes shooting speed and image quality.
(iPhone 5)
iPhone 5s was released the following year. The iPhone 5s body is made of aluminum alloy and comes in three colors: dark gray, gold, and silver. iPhone 5s is equipped with a 64-bit A7 chip, with a front camera of 1.2 million pixels and a rear camera of 8 million pixels. Moreover, iPhone 5s begins to support fingerprint recognition . In the same year, iPhone 5c was released.
(iPhone 5s)
In 2014, Apple broke the tradition of only releasing one new phone a year. In this year, it simultaneously released iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus. iPhone 6 is equipped with iOS 8 operating system, and fingerprint recognition has also begun to be used by third-party payment software. The iPhone 6 processor uses the A8 processor and M8 co-processor, and the WiFi speed is 3 times that of the previous one. The camera pixels also reach 8 million pixels. As an upgrade of the iPhone 6, the iPhone 6 Plus has a larger screen, the display resolution has been improved, and the battery capacity is higher than the iPhone 6. Moreover, iPhone 6 Plus supports horizontal screen display and also adds a drop-down hover function.
(iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus)
In 2015, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s plus were born. The iPhone 6s design uses ion glass, and the back colors are: space gray, silver, gold, and rose gold.The front camera has 5 million pixels and the rear camera has 12 million pixels. The appearance is not much different from the previous generation. iPhone 6s Plus adds Force Touch pressure-sensitive touch control to the screen. Force Touch is the first time that Force Touch has been added to Apple's iPhone .
(iPhone 6s plus and iPhone 6s)
iPhone SE was released in 2016. iPhone SE comes in four colors: silver, gold, space gray and rose gold color. iPhone SE has glass mirrors on the front and bottom of the back, and the Apple logo in the middle is a hollow design . iPhone SE is equipped with Apple A9 processor and built-in 2GB running memory. iPhone SE comes in 4 capacities: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB.
(iPhone SE)
In the same year, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were released. iPhone 7 uses the A10 processor and adds built-in stereo speakers, so the sound of iPhone 7 will be more surround-like when played externally. . Home key supports for pressure sensing. In terms of color, iPhone 7 also adds glossy black. The iPhone 7 Plus has a 12-megapixel camera with natural blur effects. The speakers use upper and lower stereo speakers, and cancels the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
(iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus)
In 2017, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus were released one after another. This is also the last mobile phone with a border in Apple’s history. , iPhone 8/8 Plus is made of glass material on the front and back and supports wireless Charging, it can charge quickly and can charge up to 50% in 30 minutes. Moreover, iPhone 8/8 Plus uses the 6-core A11 processor , whose performance is stronger than A10. Its capacities are: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB.
(iPhone 8 plus and iPhone 8)
Similarly, 2017 is also the tenth anniversary of the iPhone, and Apple launched its ten-year masterpiece-iPhone X. The "X" in stands for Roman numeral "10", which represents Apple's tribute to the tenth anniversary of the iPhone. iPhone iPhone The front camera of iPhone X can reach 7 million pixels, while the back has dual rear cameras, both with 12 million pixels.
(iPhone X)
In 2018, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max were released. Generally speaking, XS is not much different from X, but the processor has been upgraded. Subsequently, the XS also comes with a Max version, which is larger in size than the XS. The XS size is 5.8 inches, while the XS Max size is 6.5 inches. For iPhone XR, it uses a 6.1-inch LCD full screen. In terms of configuration, it is equipped with A12 Bionic processor.
(iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR)
In 2019, Apple released the iPhone 11 series. iPhone 11 uses the A13 Bionic chip and is equipped with two 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle and wide-angle cameras. iPhone 11 can be regarded as an upgraded version of iPhone XR. The iPhone 11 Pro adopts the rear three-camera design . Because of this design, it is also appropriately called the "bath heater" design by netizens. iPhone 11Pro is equipped with A13 processor, which is equivalent to the upgraded version of iPhone XS. iPhone 11 Pro Max is based on iPhone 11 Pro, which enlarges the screen inch, increases weight, and improves battery life.
(iPhone 11 and iPhone 11Pro)
In 2020, iPhone SE (second generation) was released. SE (second generation) uses a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with three colors: black, white, and red. Equipped with the A13 Bionic processor, after many years, perhaps for nostalgia, iPhone once again launched touch ID. The rear camera of iPhone SE (second generation) reaches 12 million pixels.
(iPhone SE (second generation))
In the same year, iPhone launched four new products at once - iPhone12 series.iPhone 12 has changed from the original rounded corner design back to the straight-facing border design . iPhone 12 is also the first mobile phone in the iPhone series to support 5G. In terms of performance, the 12 is equipped with the A14 processor, which has a 6-core central processor with 2 performance cores and 4 energy efficiency cores. In terms of imaging, the 12 is equipped with a dual-lens rear camera system, equipped with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle and wide-angle lens and a 7-element lens. The iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max has been upgraded on the basis of 12, and is equipped with three rear cameras on the back. iPhone 12 mini is more suitable for girls. The small and exquisite design is still much more convenient for girls. Compared with the other three models of the 12 series in terms of configuration, the mini is almost the same.
(iPhone 12 series)
Adhering to the concept of the previous year, in 2021, Apple launched the iPhone 13 series. The models included in the iPhone 13 series are: iPhone 13, iPhone 13mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max. iPhone 13 uses an A15 processor, is IP68 waterproof, and has front and rear camera pixels up to 12 million pixels. At the same time, iPhone 13 Pro series has added ProMotion adaptive refresh rate for the first time. In terms of storage, iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max can reach up to 1TB.
(iPhone 13 series)
In 2022 this year, iPhone also launched the iPhone SE (third generation) product. The SE (third generation) is equipped with an A15 processor, supports 5G, supports Touch ID, and the rear camera is a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera. In terms of appearance, there is not much difference from the previous two generations of SE.
(iPhone SE (third generation))
According to relevant news, the iPhone 14 series will also meet with you in September 2022. It is said that the iPhone 14 series is not very different from the iPhone 13 series (for details on , please refer to my homepage article ). What will be the specific situation? The editor and everyone are looking forward to its release.
Ok, the above are all the changes in iPhone. Until now, the editor has been using the iPhone XR. I even think that my phone can last another two or three years. So. Which iPhone product are you using now? Which iPhone product is your favorite? Everyone is welcome to discuss it in the comment area.
