iPhone · The Digital Hub · 2007
iPhone
"An iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator" — three devices in one. Multitouch and pinch-to-zoom made every other smartphone instantly obsolete, even with no App Store, no 3G and no copy-paste at launch.
iPhone: key facts
When was the iPhone released?
The iPhone was released in 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 are the iPhone’s specs?
The iPhone used a Samsung ARM 11 running at 412 MHz, with 128 MB of memory and 8 GB of storage. It ran iPhone OS 1.0.
Why does the iPhone matter?
Capacitive multitouch and a real desktop-class browser in your pocket — no stylus, 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).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
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: 2026-06-25