iPhone · The Digital Hub · 2007
iPhone
"An iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator." Multitouch and pinch-to-zoom made it feel like nothing else on the market, even with no App Store, no 3G and no copy-paste at launch.
Capacitive multitouch and a real desktop-class browser in your pocket, with no stylus and no keyboard.
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iPhone: key facts
When was the iPhone released?
The iPhone arrived on June 29, 2007. Apple discontinued it in July 2008.
How much did the iPhone cost?
The iPhone launched at $599 in 2007, about $922 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Samsung ARM 11 at 412 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 8 GB storage, 3.5" LCD, 320×480 (163 ppi) multitouch display.
Why does the iPhone matter?
Capacitive multitouch and a real desktop-class browser in your pocket, with no stylus and no keyboard.
Full specifications
| CPU | Samsung ARM 11 · 412 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Display | 3.5" LCD, 320×480 (163 ppi) multitouch |
| GPU | PowerVR MBX Lite |
| Ports | 30-pin dock, 3.5 mm |
| Weight | 135 g |
| Dimensions | 115×61×11.6 mm |
| Operating system | iPhone OS 1.0 |
| Released | June 29, 2007 |
| Discontinued | July 2008 |
| Launch price | $599 |
How the iPhone compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 128× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 412 MHz, the clock is roughly 7.8× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 2,050 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $599 in 2007, about $922 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
There was no App Store at launch. Jobs initially wanted developers to build web apps instead.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11