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The first-generation iPhone in pictures

21/10/2026 15 photos

Apple introduced the first iPhone in 2007, bringing a multi-touch screen, phone, and internet features together in one handheld device. It is known as the model that began the iPhone line, and its design is easy to recognize by its metal back and single front button. Photographs of the device can make those defining details easier to notice than a comparison with newer phones alone.

When exploring the images, look for views of the front, back, and side controls, then compare the original with later models to see how the design changed. Launch and exhibition photographs add context to how the phone was first presented. Images of its box and accessories are useful for understanding how the original device was packaged and used. This gallery is a visual introduction to the first-generation iPhone; it is not a guide to a public place to visit.

Plan your visit

Look for
Notice the original model’s metal back and single front button.
Compare
Compare its screen and controls with later phones.
Explore
Look for photographs showing its original packaging and accessories.
Crowd gathered around an iPhone displayed in a glass case
Attendees gather around the first iPhone displayed in a glass case at the Macworld exhibit hall. The scene shows how the device was presented to the public. Photo: JD Lasica from Pleasanton, CA, US / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 · CC BY 2.0
Steve Jobs presenting the iPhone at Macworld in San Francisco
Steve Jobs presents Apple’s phone at Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco. The keynote setting places the original iPhone in the context of its public introduction. Photo: Blake Patterson / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 · CC BY 2.0
Original iPhone displayed under a glass dome at Macworld
The iPhone’s first public showing at Macworld is pictured beneath a glass dome. The case offers a clear view of how the original model was displayed. Photo: ArnoldReinhold / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · CC BY-SA 4.0
A couple excitedly holding their newly purchased iPhone
A couple celebrates buying an iPhone at its release. Their reaction adds a human perspective to the launch of Apple’s first phone. Photo: 1DmkIIN / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CC BY-SA 3.0
iPhone box with a screen protector and silicone case
An original iPhone package is shown with a screen protector and silicone case. The accessories offer a glimpse of what owners might use to protect the device. Photo: zacaltman / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 · CC BY-SA 2.0
Metal back of an original 8GB iPhone
The reverse side of an 8GB original iPhone shows its distinctive metal-backed design. Look closely at the back to distinguish this model from later phones. Photo: I would appreciate being notified if you use my work outside Wikimedia. Do not copy this image illegally by ignoring the terms of the license below, as it is not in the public domain. If you would lik / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Volume buttons and silent switch on the original iPhone
A close view highlights the original iPhone’s volume controls and silent switch. These physical side controls are among the details to compare with newer models. Photo: William Hook from Stafford, United Kingdom / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 · CC BY-SA 2.0
Original iPhone restarting in a dock
An original iPhone sits in a dock while restarting. The image shows the handset in use with a simple accessory rather than as a standalone product shot. Photo: Andrew from London, UK / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 · CC BY-SA 2.0
First-generation iPhone between an iPod nano and click-wheel iPod
The first-generation iPhone appears between an iPod nano and a click-wheel iPod for a size comparison. The lineup shows its place among Apple’s portable devices. Photo: Frijole / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Original iPhone beside an iPhone 3GS
An original iPhone sits beside an iPhone 3GS, showing two successive Apple phone designs together. Their different fronts make it easy to compare generations. Photo: Yutaka Tsutano from Lincoln, United States / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 · CC BY 2.0
Original 8GB iPhone alongside later iPhone models
An 8GB original iPhone is arranged with later iPhone models. The lineup provides a direct way to compare the first model with its successors. Photo: Yutaka Tsutano from Lincoln, United States / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 · CC BY 2.0
Apple Newton and iPhone displayed together
An iPhone is shown beside an Apple Newton, with processor speeds noted in the description. The pairing connects Apple’s earlier handheld computing device with its phone. Photo: Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 · CC BY 2.0
Original iPhone beside an HTC S620 phone
The original iPhone is pictured beside an HTC S620. Seeing the handsets together gives a useful sense of the iPhone’s size relative to another phone. Photo: dkl / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 · CC BY 2.0
Original iPhone connected to Vodafone New Zealand
An original iPhone is shown connected to Vodafone New Zealand. The image illustrates the handset operating on a mobile network outside the United States. Photo: John Ballinger / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 · CC BY 2.0
Front view of the original iPhone
A standalone photograph features the original iPhone. Its front view lets viewers focus on the multi-touch screen and single button that define the model. Photo: Marcus Quigmire from Florida, USA / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 · CC BY 2.0

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