iPhone (1st gen / "2G")
The original 2007 iPhone that redefined the smartphone industry.
The iPhone (1st gen / "2G") is a flagship Apple smartphone released Jun 2007, with a launch price of $499. It pairs the Samsung S5L8900 with a 3.5" multi-touch display, a 2 MP main camera and a 1,400 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 50/100 — The phone that changed everything. Standout strengths: redefined the smartphone with multi-touch. and polished safari, ipod and mail apps. Main trade-off: 2g edge only — no 3g.
The phone that changed everything.
The original iPhone introduced capacitive multi-touch and a software-first smartphone experience that reshaped the entire industry. It lacked 3G, an App Store and copy/paste — yet defined how every smartphone after it would work. Few products in tech history are as consequential.
Read the full review- Redefined the smartphone with multi-touch.
- Polished Safari, iPod and Mail apps.
- Aluminium-back premium build.
- Industry-shifting Visual Voicemail.
Full specifications
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How the iPhone (1st gen / "2G") compares
| iPhone (1st gen / "2G") | Galaxy S25 Ultra | iPhone 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 50 | 89 | 50 |
| Chipset | Samsung S5L8900 | SD 8 Elite | Apple A9 |
| Display | 3.5" multi-touch | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 4.7" LCD 60 Hz |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 12 MP · f/2.2 |
| Battery | 1,400 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 1,715 mAh |
| Launch price | $499 | $1,299 | $649 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the iPhone (1st gen / "2G") released?
The iPhone (1st gen / "2G") was released in Jun 2007.
How much does the iPhone (1st gen / "2G") cost?
The iPhone (1st gen / "2G") launched at $499 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the iPhone (1st gen / "2G") screen size and type?
The iPhone (1st gen / "2G") has a 3.5" multi-touch display.
What chipset does the iPhone (1st gen / "2G") use?
The iPhone (1st gen / "2G") is powered by the Samsung S5L8900 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iPhone (1st gen / "2G") have?
The iPhone (1st gen / "2G") ships with 128 MB · 8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iPhone (1st gen / "2G") battery capacity?
The iPhone (1st gen / "2G") has a 1,400 mAh battery.
What is the iPhone (1st gen / "2G") main camera?
The iPhone (1st gen / "2G") has a 2 MP main camera.
Does the iPhone (1st gen / "2G") have a headphone jack?
The iPhone (1st gen / "2G") has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the iPhone (1st gen / "2G") weigh?
The iPhone (1st gen / "2G") weighs 135 g.
What colours does the iPhone (1st gen / "2G") come in?
The iPhone (1st gen / "2G") is available in 1 colour: Aluminium.
Is the iPhone (1st gen / "2G") worth buying?
The original iPhone introduced capacitive multi-touch and a software-first smartphone experience that reshaped the entire industry. It lacked 3G, an App Store and copy/paste — yet defined how every smartphone after it would work. Few products in tech history are as consequential. SpecEagle gives the iPhone (1st gen / "2G") an editorial score of 50/100.
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