First gen

iPhone (2007)

iPhone 3G (2008)

iPhone 3GS (2009)

iPhone 4 (2010)

iPhone 4S (2011)

iPhone 5 (2012)

iPhone 5C (2013)

iPhone 5S (2013)

Second gen

iphone 6 (2014)

iPhone 6S (2015)

iPhone 7 Plus (2016)

iPhone 8 Plus (2017)

Third gen

iPhone X (2017)

iPhone XS (2018)

Fourth gen

iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019)

iPhone 12 Pro (2020)

iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021)

iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022)

iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023)

iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024)

Fifth gen

iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025)

Created May 21, 2026

From the revolutionary original iPhone that changed everything in 2007 to the cutting-edge iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple's design evolution spans nearly two decades of innovation. This ranking explores the aesthetic and industrial design merits of every major iPhone release, including iconic models like the glass-and-steel iPhone 4, the sleek iPhone X that introduced the notch, and the colorful iPhone 5C experiment.

Each device represents a distinct chapter in Apple's design philosophy—from the curved backs of early models to the flat edges' triumphant return, from Touch ID buttons to Face ID notches, and from single cameras to sophisticated multi-lens arrays. Whether you're nostalgic for the compact iPhone 5 or admire the premium titanium of recent Pro Max models, discover how these devices stack up purely on their visual and tactile appeal.

(This description was AI-generated)

Remixed from📱 Apple iPhones designby Amedeo

By TierBuddy Community

First gen Tier

iPhone (2007)
iPhone 3G (2008)
iPhone 3GS (2009)
iPhone 4 (2010)
iPhone 4S (2011)
iPhone 5 (2012)
iPhone 5C (2013)
iPhone 5S (2013)

Second gen Tier

iphone 6 (2014)
iPhone 6S (2015)
iPhone 7 Plus (2016)
iPhone 8 Plus (2017)

Third gen Tier

iPhone X (2017)
iPhone XS (2018)

Fourth gen Tier

iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019)
iPhone 12 Pro (2020)
iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021)
iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022)
iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023)
iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024)

Fifth gen Tier

iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025)