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All iPhone Generations Launched Till 2016

Apple Inc is top on the list of most successful business in IT industries. Everyone has a dream to own the latest iPhones. Third world countries are craving for the new phone models these days. Apple Inc is launching new iPhones every year with some new features that attracts the customers and their needs. Having an iPhone in hands is kind of becoming a status symbol for some people, but how many of us are familiar with the history of these phones? So, let’s check out this article to know more about All iPhone Generations Launched Till 2016

#1 iPhone 2G

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We have been using iPhone since a long time and buying the latest iPhone as it launches. But, have you ever thought of the features of first iPhone that Apple launched in 2007, No? Then we are here with the features of first generation Apple iPhone, that includes:

  • 3.5-inch display with 320×480 pixel resolution,
  • 128MB RAM,
  • 412MHz processor,
  • 2MP camera and
  • iOS 3.

This phone didn’t have the front camera.

#2 iPhone 3G

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We have seen iPhone 3G in many hands during 2008-09. This device was launched in June 2008 by Apple Inc with features that include:

  • 412MHz processor,
  • 320×480 pixel screen resolution,
  • 128MB RAM and
  • 2MP rear camera.

#3 iPhone 3GS

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iPhone 3GS was launched in June 2009 and was a successor to the iPhone 3G. Features that were included in iPhone 3GS are listed:

  • 600 MHz of processor,
  • touchscreen with 320×480 pixel resolution,
  • 256 MB of RAM,
  • 3.15 MP camera and
  • iOS 6.1.3 operating system.

3GS also didn’t had the front camera in it.

#4 iPhone 4

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Apple iPhone 4 was launched in June 2010 with more features than iPhone 3GS. It was the first iPhone featuring a front camera. iPhone 4 launched with features that includes,

  • 3.5-inch touchscreen with 640×960 pixel resolution,
  • 512MB of RAM,
  • 5MP camera,
  • 0.3MP of front camera,
  • iOS 6.1.3 version and
  • 1420 mAh battery

#5 iPhone 4S

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Apple launched its successor of iPhone 4 and called it iPhone 4S in October 2011 with some great features. If we compare this phone with the latest iPhone, we can see that there is a huge difference between these phone nowadays. Features that were included in 4S were:

  • 3.5-inch touchscreen with 640×960 pixel resolution,
  • 512MB of RAM,
  • 800 MHz dual-core processor,
  • 8MP camera and 0.3MP of front camera,
  • phone has 1420 mAh battery and
  • the phone was lauched with iOS 6.1.3 version.

#6 iPhone 5

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September 2012 was the year when Apple released a significant update for its next iPhone. iPhone 5 was launched with some features that were latest in those days. Features in 2012 which were present in iPhone 5 includes:

  • 4-inch screen with 640×1136 pixel resolution,
  • 1.3 GHz dual-core processor,
  • 8MP of camera,
  • 1.3MP of front camera and
  • 1GB of RAM.
  • Additionally, phone was launched with iOS 6.1.4 version.

#7 iPhone 5c

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iPhone 5c was launched with 5S in September 2013. 5C was launched with:

  • 4-inch touchscreen,
  • A6 processor,
  • 1.2 GHz of processor and
  • 1GB of RAM.

This phone was similar to the Iphone 5, but had a plastic shell which made it affordable for many users. It was launched in many different color that includes, Yellow, Blue, Pink, Green and White.

#8 iPhone 5S

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iPhone 5S was launched in September 2013 by Apple. This phone was launched with:

  • 4-inch touchscreen,
  • 1.3 GHz A7 processor,
  • and 1GB of RAM.

Moreover, the phone was launched in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants. This was the first iPhone with first generation of touch ID integrated on the home button.

#9 iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

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iPhone 6 was launched with a totally different design language. Apple moved away from the chiselled edges to curved edges. Phone was launched in three different colors, Silver, Gold and Space gray.

  • This was powered with A8 Processor and 1GB RAM.
  • 8MP of camera and 1.2MP of front camera,
  • iOS 8.0,
  • resolution of 1080×1920 are the key features of this phone.

#10 iPhone SE

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iPhone SE is a small sized phone that looks more like 5S with features and specs of iPhone 6, was launched by Apple on Marth 21, 2016. SE on this iPhone denotes Special Edition that comes with 4-inch screen, A9 and M9 processor. This phone was a complete package for those who want a small form factor with more power in their hands.

#11 iPhone 6S and 6S Plus

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Apple launched iPhone 6S and 6S Plus in September 2015 adding new features over the previous gen iPhone. Appled offered new range of colors with this launch. Rose Gold, and Gold were added to the choice of colors. This model was manufactured with a harder aluminium since last generation of iPhones were prone to bending.

  • Features that Apple upgraded in new phone is that comes with
  • 4k Video recording,
  • new A9 chip processor,
  • 2GB of RAM,
  • 12 MP of camera and
  • 5MP of selfie camera.
  • Force touch or 3d touch functions.

#12 iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

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iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are the latest models that Apple Inc launched on September 7th, 2016. Key features that we can see in the new iPhone includes,

  • new 12MP camera,
  • Optical image stabilization,
  • 7MP front camera,
  • Quad-HD flash,
  • Retina HD display with 3D touch,
  • powered with A10 powerful chip processor,
  • Dual camera on the Plus Model with telephoto lens.

Apple also started offering a new choice of colors with this generation, which is Jet Black and Black.