Hi all! A new iPhone model comes out every year and Apple strictly adheres to this rule. However, “once a year” is too vague a formulation, don’t you think? Therefore, I propose today to find out the exact release date of absolutely all existing iPhone models. To collect, so to speak, all these numbers in one place.
For what? Firstly, it is always interesting to track how much time passes from the moment of presentation to the start of sales in Russia and the world. Secondly, such a cheat sheet can be useful to many (for me, as the author of a blog about Apple, certainly :)). Thirdly, why not? The content, in my opinion, is useful - let it be. Go!
For a clearer understanding, all information is presented in the table. A little explanation:
- Start date of sales in the world - by “world” we mean the countries of the so-called “first wave” (USA, European countries, etc.)
- The start date of sales in Russia is the beginning of sales of certified (PCT) iPhones.
- The iPhone 2G was not “legally” sold in Russia, and the first official iPhone in the Russian Federation was the 3G model (a little more about this).
| Device model | Presentation date | Global sales start date | Sales start date in Russia |
| iPhone 2G | 09.01.2007 | 29.06.2007 | No |
| iPhone 3G | 10.06.2008 | 11.07.2008 | 03.10.2008 |
| iPhone 3GS | 08.06.2009 | 19.06.2009 | 05.03.2010 |
| iPhone 4 | 07.06.2010 | 24.06.2010 | 22.09.2010 |
| iPhone 4S | 04.10.2011 | 14.10.2011 | 16.12.2011 |
| iPhone 5 | 19.09.2012 | 21.09.2012 | 14.12.2012 |
| iPhone 5S, 5C | 10.09.2013 | 20.09.2013 | 25.10.2013 |
| iPhone 6 (Plus) | 09.09.2014 | 19.09.2014 | 26.09.2014 |
| iPhone 6S (Plus) | 09.09.2015 | 25.09.2015 | 09.10.2015 |
| iPhone SE | 21.03.2016 | 31.03.2016 | 05.04.2016 |
| iPhone 7 (Plus) | 07.09.2016 | 16.09.2016 | 23.09.2016 |
| iPhone 8 (Plus) | 12.09.2017 | 22.09.2017 | 29.09.2017 |
| iPhone X | 12.09.2017 | 03.11.2017 | 03.11.2017 |
| iPhone XS (Max) | 12.09.2018 | 21.09.2018 | 28.09.2018 |
| iPhone XR | 12.09.2018 | 26.10.2018 | 26.10.2018 |
| iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max | 10.09.2019 | 20.09.2019 | 20.09.2019 |
As we can see, the increase in Apple’s loyalty to our country is very clearly visible. The timing of the appearance of gadgets in Russia, compared to the global start of sales, decreased every year. And by the time the “six” came out, they reached their apogee. The difference was only a week!
For comparison, the official iPhone 3GS appeared in Russia almost 9 months later! At this time the whole world was already waiting for the “four” :)
And my opinion is that everything was heading towards Russia being included this year in the list of those countries where Apple devices appear first. However, this did not happen and we all know why:
- Dollar instability.
- Great prices.
- Low purchasing activity.
Well, let's wait and see and perhaps, specifically for the iPhone 7 model, a row with two identical numbers in the last two columns will be added to the table at the top :)
Updated! Well, with regards to the iPhone 7, miracles certainly didn’t happen, but Russia still got into the “second wave” of sales. In the Russian Federation, a brand new smartphone from Apple will appear only a week later than in the “first wave” countries. And this is very good! After all, the point is that starting with the iPhone 7S, our country should be among those who will receive it first.
Updated 2! Preliminary data (which are known immediately after the presentation) on the release of iPhone 8 and iPhone X have been added to the table. At the moment, opinions differ only about the G8 - will Russia be among the countries of the “first wave”? Or will iPhone 8 sales in the Russian Federation start a week later than throughout the world? Let's wait for more accurate information... We have waited. Still a week late. But Russia was included in the “first wave” of iPhone X sales - this is very cool!
Updated 3! Data about the release date of the iPhone XS and iPhone XR has been added to the table. As for the most advanced iPhone XS, Russia again fell into the “second wave of sales.” The new product will be delivered to the Russian Federation a week later than to the “first wave” countries. It's okay, we'll get through it somehow :) But sales of the iPhone XR in Russia begin at the same time as the rest of the world - October 26, 2018. Normal!
Updated 4! Added release date information for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Well... we can all be congratulated! Now, in order to be among the very first to buy a new iPhone, a Russian apple lover does not necessarily have to go to another country. Official sales of iPhone 11 in the Russian Federation will start simultaneously with the rest of the world. Hurray, comrades! :)
Apple has introduced 2 new phone models: iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6. The presentation of apple products took place at the Flint Center in Cupertino. The diagonal of the iPhone 6 is 4.7 inches, and the diagonal of the iPhone 6 Plus is 5.5 inches.
New smartphone models, unlike the previous iPhone 5 line, have a rounded shape, without sharp corners. The power button has been moved from above to the right side, the volume buttons are still located on the left side. Smartphones have a new built-in sensor - a barometer, a pressure sensor.
The thickness is 6.9 mm, while the iPhone 6 Plus is 7.1 mm.
The new models are available in three colors: silver, gray and gold. The smartphones will be pre-installed with the new iOS 8 operating system.
How much will iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus cost?
In the US, the cost of a smartphone, subject to a two-year contract with an operator, will be:
IPhone 6 with 16 GB of memory - $199, 64 GB - $299, 128 GB - $399;
The iPhone 6 Plus with 16, 32 and 64 GB storage will retail for $299, $399 and $499 respectively.
In Russia, which, according to some media reports, may fall into the first group, the cost of an iPhone 6 with a 4.7-inch display will be 29,990 rubles for the initial configuration, and the most expensive model iPhone 6 Plus with a 5.5-inch screen and with 128 GB of memory it will cost from 45 to 50 thousand rubles.
iPhone 6: release date in Russia
In Russia, pre-sale of the smartphone will begin on September 26. The price of the gadget will be from 31,990 rubles to 36,990 rubles.
Apple iPhone 6
iPhone 6: characteristics of phone models
What kind of display does the new iPhone 6 models have?
Both iPhone 6 models feature the new Retina Display HD. According to Apple Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller, the display provides accurate reproduction of the sRGB color range, has an ultra-thin backlight module and improved ionized protective glass.
iPhone 6 has a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels (that is, 326 ppi), which is HD resolution.
iPhone 6 Plus screen resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels or Full HD.
What processor is used in the new iPhone 6?
According to Phil Schiller, "the new processor is 25 percent faster than its predecessor in computing and 50 percent faster in graphics." Inside the new iPhones is the new generation Apple A8 processor, which contains 2 billion transistors and supports 64-bit data. The chip is made using 20 nm technology, making the new processor 13% smaller than the previous A7.
How long can iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus last autonomously?
iPhone 6 battery life is:
14 hours talk time on 3G network,
11 hours of video playback,
Up to 10 days in standby mode.
For the iPhone 6 Plus, the same figures are 24 hours, 14 hours and 16 days, respectively.
What camera is installed in the new iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6 models?
The main camera resolution is still 8 MP, but Apple has replaced the sensor. The new photo matrix has larger pixels, which should improve the quality of photos. In addition, autofocus works faster, and the speed of high-speed shooting has doubled. The camera in the iPhone 6 Plus received optical stabilization (in the iPhone 6 there was digital stabilization).
The front camera in the new iPhones has also been improved due to a new sensor.
Pay for purchases with ApplePay
Both iPhone 6 models support the new Apple Pay feature, which allows you to use them as an analogue of a payment card. To pay for a purchase using Apple Pay, you need to bring your smartphone to the terminal, press and hold the Home key, which is equipped with a built-in Touch ID fingerprint scanner.
Apple Pay is based on NFC technology and uses a separate Secure Element chip to store personal payment data. Payment is made from a card attached to your Apple account in iTunes (American Express, Mastercard and Visa).
Many people who have just decided to buy an iPhone and want to get acquainted with the entire line begin to be interested primarily in the year of release of all models.
Before the iPhone, Apple had other products that were worth your attention, but when this little 3.5-inch smartphone came out, everyone went crazy.
Every year everyone waited for its release like a new year. Many Yabloko members have not missed a single presentation and are looking forward to the next one.
iPhone release dates
Before I start, I want to say that I will be looking at smartphones in groups. Every iPhone deserves special attention, so let's get started.
We will never forget this year. Was distant 2007 and when it came January 9 Many still did not understand that the era of something great was beginning.
At that time, when the minimum memory size was only 4 GB, when the RAM was only 128 MB and the most interesting thing was that the processor was from Samsung, and its frequency was only 620 MHz - everyone was just praying for this phone.
Then we saw only minor changes in design and minor improvements in performance. Back then, not everyone could afford to buy such a luxurious phone. 
It doesn’t matter that his camera takes pictures in an unknown way, the main thing is that it’s Apple, and then the time began when actors in every film began to use this phone.
- 3 : June 10, 2008;
- 3GS: June 8, 2009.
It seemed like quite recently. Despite the fact that the phones are really outdated, some still use them to this day.
This era of smartphones really took off in its time, and then the new case with glass elements showed everyone what Apple designers are capable of. 
A compact but very powerful smartphone has occupied the top places among smartphones for a very long time. And despite its release year, these two are also very popular now.
- 4 : June 7, 2010;
- 4S: October 7, 2011.
Unfortunately, many people forget these legends, because big screens are already popular now. The characteristics of the two legends are fading day by day in today's market.
These four have one thing in common - they are all equipped with an excellent, compact and convenient for many 4-inch display. 
Many believe that this is simply the golden mean for a smartphone, when the screen is not too small and it is still very convenient to surf the Internet and use applications.
- 5 : September 12, 2012;
- 5S, 5C: September 10, 2013;
- S.E.: March 21, 2016.
Fans of this compact size were very happy about the release of the SE model. Now all the best in one smartphone - the design of the 5S and the hardware of the 6S.
Many were waiting for the era of shovels to come for the iPhone. The dream of millions of people came true and two large phones were born at once: 4.7 and 5.5 inches. 
People started going crazy when these new products came out. I had to alter the pockets in my pants so that this giant smartphone would fit.
- 6, 6 PLUS: September 9, 2014
- 6S, 6S PLUS: September 9, 2015.
The second series with the letter “S” showed greater success, because the cameras became better, the RAM doubled and now it is an incredibly difficult competitor for everyone.
The design is reminiscent of its predecessor in many ways, but thanks to new features like moisture protection and a persistent tilt towards the camera, they made themselves felt. 
The power of smartphones in this line knows no limits. All performance ratings show these gadgets at the top.
- 7, 7 PLUS: September 7, 2016.
It's no secret that many people want to buy this smartphone. Once you get such a phone, you immediately get a lot of pleasure and find yourself in a little fairy tale called Apple.
Results
Now you know the release dates of each smartphone. You can calmly navigate and understand that even when you buy an iPhone 6, you are not holding in your hands such an old man.
Now, even if you are asked what year this or that iPhone came out, you have a cheat sheet that will always be available to you.
Much is already known. The smartphones will receive a full redesign, another unusual camera, updated displays and many other features. In this article, we have collected all the reliable information about the future iPhone. After reading the material, many of you will definitely want to start saving money by next fall.
How many new iPhones will there be?
Apple will again release three new smartphones in 2020. About it reported authoritative analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who is famous for dozens of correct predictions regarding Apple devices. According to his sources, the following will be released in the fall of 2020:
- 5.4-inch iPhone with OLED screen,
- 6.1-inch iPhone with OLED screen,
- 6.7-inch iPhone with OLED screen.
All new Apple smartphones of 2020 will have OLED display. iPhones with LCD displays will be a thing of the past.
Name
Just a few years ago there was no doubt about what Apple would call its new smartphones. The iPhone 5 was followed by the iPhone 5s, and after that everyone was waiting for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s. No surprises, complete stability.
But everything changed after the release iPhone X. Apple began to practice naming. It got to such a point that the company's latest 6.5-inch smartphone is called iPhone 11 Pro Max! If you told anyone in 2015 that the iPhone would soon have such a name, they definitely wouldn’t believe it.
Apple itself seems to like such names. There are currently no obvious leaks about what the 2020 iPhone will be called. There are only guesses based on the names of the latest iPhone models.
Most likely, Apple will call the next smartphones iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, by analogy with previous models. The names are cumbersome, but you won’t get lost in them.
At the same time, the “starter” and less expensive iPhone 12 model will have a 6.1-inch display. The iPhone 12 Pro is 5.4-inch, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max is 6.7-inch. This was confirmed by the same expert Ming-Chi Kuo.
Design
The new iPhones will have an updated design. Apple will greatly change the appearance of its smartphones for the first time in three years.
The main innovation will be related to the shape of the body. The connecting frame will no longer be round, its angles will be right. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, This design solution will make the new iPhones similar to the already legendary iPhone 4.
Also, the rectangular side edges of the iPhone 12 will be similar to the edges of tablets. By the way, when Apple first introduced the iPad Pro 2018 in a new design, experts immediately assumed that similar edges would soon appear in the iPhone. This information was subsequently confirmed by other leaks.
The materials used for the iPhone 12 case will change. First of all, the new iPhones will have a metal frame with a more complex design using new casting technology. The frame will connect solid protected glass, which will cover the front and back surfaces of the case.
As Ming-Chi Kuo reported, due to the use of technologies unique to the iPhone, production costs will increase. According to the analyst, the maximum increase could be 60%. How much this will affect the final price of the iPhone 12 is unknown.
iPhone 12 in the style of iPhone 4 (concept)
The specialist also emphasized that rectangular frames in the style of the iPhone 4 and new materials will change the appearance of the new products “significantly.” Note that the analyst usually does not throw around such statements. Most likely, we are indeed in for a powerful redesign of the iPhone.
The design of the iPhone 12 will also be refreshed on the front surface. By data insider Ben Geskin, Apple will be able to get rid of the “unibrow” in the next iPhones.
This means that the frame around the perimeter of the screen in the iPhone 12 will have the same thickness. Geskin presented a visualization of such a design solution. It's important to note that this concept is based on leaks and not a confirmed prototype or CAD drawings.
iPhone 12 without “unibrow”
The new iPhones will receive significant changes in appearance throughout the body. Ming-Chi Kuo is confident that the redesign will allow smartphones to become incredibly popular among consumers.
By the way, the expert increased his expectations for iPhone sales after a leak about the redesign appeared. Now the expert believes that in 2020 Apple will sell 85 million smartphones at once. For comparison, in 2019 this figure will be approximately 75 million.
Display
All new Apple smartphones in 2020 will have OLED screens. Leading analysts stated this, and also indicated potential Apple suppliers.
Battery
The battery capacity of the new iPhones has not yet been revealed. We should expect another increase, as was the case with the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Apple's 2019 flagships received noticeable increased battery life- for four and five hours, respectively.
However, you shouldn’t expect the same big increase in the iPhone 12. The reason is that the new iPhones will receive support for fifth generation networks. The presence of 5G modems in smartphones will certainly negatively affect the operating time without recharging.
Connection
Yes, there was a spoiler above. The new iPhone 12 will be the first iPhones to support 5G. Especially for this purpose, Apple went to a truce with 5G modem manufacturer Qualcomm. Litigation that had lasted for several years was stopped in order to achieve joint cooperation.
Protection systems
Back in early 2019 on the Internet there were rumors about Apple's intention to equip the iPhone 12 with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. According to leaks, the company plans to thereby complement the Face ID facial scanning function, offering users an alternative.
However, there was not a single confirmation of this information from more or less reliable sources. In this regard, for now information about the return of Touch ID to the iPhone is nothing more than rumors.
iPhone 12 with Touch ID in the screen (concept)
As for Face ID, there are no confirmed leaks about improvements to the feature in the iPhone 12.
iPhone 12 price in Russia
The most interesting thing is the price. It is highly likely that the cost of the new iPhone 12 will be higher compared to previous models.
Firstly, the iPhone 12 is the first model of a new series of Apple smartphones. Secondly, the cost of production will increase due to the use of new technologies. And thirdly, Apple did not raise prices for iPhone in 2019, which surprised many experts. Probably, the price increase was postponed until 2020 and the first iPhone from the new cycle.
We expect the price of the new iPhones to increase by at least $50.
iPhone 12 price in Russia:
Note: These are estimated prices based on projections and leaks.
- iPhone 12 - from 63,990 rubles.
- iPhone 12 Pro - from 93,990 rubles.
- iPhone 12 Pro Max - from 103,990 rubles.
More accurate information on likely prices for new iPhones will appear closer to September 2020.
iPhone 12 release date
The presentation and release of the next iPhone models will take place according to Apple's traditional schedule. In 2019, Russia was included in the list of countries in the first wave in which new iPhones became available. We expect a similar move from the American company in a year. Thanks to this, you will be able to purchase heavily updated iPhones in Russia in the second half of September.
Presentation of iPhone 12 - first half of September 2020.
The iPhone 12 release date is the second half of September 2020.
It is assumed that all three new iPhones of 2020 will be launched at the same time, as in 2019 with the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
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Due to the fairly high cost of the iPhone, and most importantly, due to the huge number of fakes, be sure to carefully check the data about the device before purchasing. Especially before purchasing it, it would be useful to find out the date and place of release of this iPhone. This alone will help ensure its originality. Because There have been cases when an old refurbished phone was inserted into the case of a new model, and outwardly it looked quite decent. But the factory serial number and other codes are registered in the device’s memory and cannot be changed.
In light of the fact that with the release of the new iPhone 6S, many owners will sell their used “sixes” in order to buy a more advanced new product, these instructions will probably come in handy.
Looking for the serial number
In this case, an analysis of the device’s serial number will be very informative, which will help to immediately discard dubious gadgets at the initial stage. It can be found on the original packaging of any iPhone, on the reverse side - on a sticker with the main characteristics and barcodes. Therefore, having a branded box is especially important when buying used iPhones. We are interested in the second row of numbers marked - Serial No. It contains encrypted data about the place of production (which specific plant), the production date (six months and weeks), information about the series and technical parameters, and the personal code of this device.
However, there are cases where cunning dealers pack a fake or problematic iPhone (locked, broken, restored, stolen, locked, etc.) into the original box. So be sure to check the data on the package and those preinstalled in the phone itself. True, they can only be recognized by turning on the smartphone; if it is new and not configured, ask the seller to help activate it.
After that, go to settings. Select the section - General, and in it - the item “About the device”. If the data matches completely, great!
It is also important to find out the release and activation date of the iPhone to correctly calculate the validity period of the official warranty. Especially if the previous owner activated it immediately, and the required year has already passed. You can check the remaining support period of the manufacturer in a special section on the Apple website.
You can also get information about the serial number from your iPhone purchase receipt. Authorized points write down this data so that the user has confirmation of the start of the warranty period.
Another way to find manufacturer data about an iPhone is to connect it to a computer on which the proprietary iTunes application is installed (always download its latest version to avoid update conflicts and errors).
After connecting, find your device in the program menu and select it. Click on the first tab in the list of settings – Overview. Information about the capacity, cell phone number and serial number will be displayed.
In older iPhone models, the serial number was imprinted on the SIM card slot. Starting with “fives”, only IMEI (MEID) is indicated on the back of the case.
Determining production time
So, we found the serial number. What will he tell us? Until 2012, the old encoding was used - eleven characters. In it, the third, from the left, symbol showed the last digit of the year, and the 4th and 5th - the corresponding week - in the interval from the first to the fifty-third.
Modern iPhone models have a twelve-digit code consisting of a combination of letters and numbers. When checking, please note that Apple never uses the letter O in serial numbers; it will most likely be the number zero. Otherwise, the search will give an error, although in fact everything is fine with the smartphone.
For example, let's see what this serial number of this iPhone tells us.
In the “About Device” menu of the smartphone settings we find the required code: F17NGDERG5MG. We are interested in the two letters in the middle: the fourth and fifth - F17 NG DERG5MG.
Let's use the special plates below to find out the production date. We look at the letter N in the first table - this is the code for the year of manufacture. It means that the device was manufactured in 2014, in the second half of the year.
- Spelling table (4th character in serial number)
Years of iPhone production:
| Year | First half of the year | Second semester |
| 2010 | WITH | D |
| 2011 | F | G |
| 2012 | H | J |
| 2013 | K | L |
| 2014 | M | N |
| 2015 | P | Q |
| 2016 | R | S |
| 2017 | T | V |
| 2018 | W | X |
| 2019 | Y | Z |
Now we clarify the week of production by punching the letter G in another table (we select the column for the second half of the year, based on the results of the analysis of the previous code). It turns out that our iPhone was released in week 39.
- Identification table by letter (5th character in serial number)
iPhone production weeks:
| Symbol | Production week number | Symbol | Production week number | ||
| 1st half (January-June) | 2nd half (July-December) | 1st half (January-June) | 2nd half (July-December) | ||
| 1 | 1 | 27 | J | 15 | 41 |
| 2 | 2 | 28 | K | 16 | 42 |
| 3 | 3 | 29 | L | 17 | 43 |
| 4 | 4 | 30 | M | 18 | 44 |
| 5 | 5 | 31 | N | 19 | 45 |
| 6 | 6 | 32 | P | 20 | 46 |
| 7 | 7 | 33 | Q | 21 | 47 |
| 8 | 8 | 34 | R | 22 | 48 |
| 9 | 9 | 35 | T | 23 | 49 |
| WITH | 10 | 36 | V | 24 | 50 |
| D | 11 | 37 | W | 25 | 51 |
| F | 12 | 38 | X | 26 | 52 |
| G | 13 | 39 | Y | 53 | |
| H | 14 | 40 | |||
In addition, almost all of the listed information about the device, without unnecessary “problems,” can be found using the following service.
The given result completely coincides with ours. This iPhone was released in 2014, in week 39, by the Chinese manufacturer Foxconn, which officially manufactures most of Apple’s equipment. You can safely take such a device.
