We analyze the most important design changes of the iPhone in its history
The iPhone has been on the market since 2007, and in that time we’ve seen how The design has evolved into what Apple considers the perfect deviceof course taking into account market trends. Previously, Apple used to change the iPhone design every two years after the popular and now-defunct “S versions.” But now time is getting longer.
This is something we see across the industry; It seems that smartphones have reached a limit where design innovation seems impossible. But, in a burst of nostalgia, let’s return to the good times, those when Apple surprised us with a stunning iPhone redesign.
iPhone 3G
The iPhone 3G was the first redesign of the iPhone
It’s true that it was a sober redesignsince the front of the device has remained practically unchanged, but on the back Apple has changed dramatically. The iPhone 3G was curved at the back and made of plasticbeing one of the few Apple iPhones to use this material.
This redesign coincided with the international launch of the devicewhich gave him great popularity. In many places, the iPhone 3G was the first iPhone.
iPhone4
The iPhone 4 was one of the best iPhone redesigns
He the real iPhone redesign came with the iPhone 4. A design that can be considered almost perfect, especially if we take into account that Apple modified it and, years later, reused it. It is undeniable that the iPhone 14 and the latest iPhone 16 share the same design idea with straight metal and glass frames on the back.
Highly criticized at the time, the design of the iPhone 4 turned out to be correct seen with today’s eyes. But it wasn’t just about design; The iPhone 4 arrived with great innovations such as the Retina display and the A4 chip designed by Apple, as well as the necessary innovations such as the front camera or the flash.
iPhone5
iPhone 5 introduced a new design and many new features
Although a similar design has been retained, the truth is that the iPhone 5 has changed enough to include it in our list. On the one hand, it was the first time that Apple increased the size of the iPhone from 3.5 to 4 inches. Additionally, the iPhone became thinner and introduced an aluminum unibody design and the Lightning connector. Very noticeable changes.
iPhone6
The iPhone 6 design is one of the longest-lasting
Another of the iPhone’s most significant design changes. It’s still a design that Apple maintains 10 years after its launch on the iPhone SE. Apple has completely changed, offering two much larger screen sizes than what we had until then, which made this generation the best-selling for many years.
By maintaining an aluminum design, the The iPhone 6 was more rounded on the sides than the iPhone 5s, which they succeeded in doing. In addition, the screen took up more space on the front of the device, giving a more modern touch for the time. A very important overhaul that catapulted the company.
iPhoneX
The iPhone
Without a doubt, the The iPhone X can be considered the biggest redesign in iPhone history. A device that was launched 10 years after the original iPhone and completely changed from its predecessor, the iPhone 7.
Apple screen borders removed so that it would occupy almost the entire front of the device. Since the home button was removed along with Touch ID, Apple has had to innovate like never before. They launched Face ID as the ultimate recognition system and introduced gesture control to the operating system.
In addition, The iPhone X was the iPhone with the largest screen until nowreaching 5.8 inches in a body similar to the 4.7-inch iPhone 7. Also I brought back the crystalwhich was only present on the iPhone 4 and 4s, to integrate wireless charging for the first time.
iPhone12
The iPhone 12 Pro has changed to a design that Apple continues to keep
The last major iPhone redesign may be the iPhone 12. A generation that replacement of rounded frames with straight frames which are still present, in addition to increase screen size. Something that didn’t happen again until the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro.
He The design of the iPhone 12 is, in essence, the same as Apple currently maintains with their latest models. There are tweaks such as the material, titanium is now used in the Pro models, or the notch, but essentially it’s a very similar design.
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