# These iPhone Models Are Officially Considered 'Vintage' By Apple

> While you've likely seen videos of YouTube tech reviewers and influencers unboxing a shiny new iPhone every year days after Apple's annual fall event, the vast majority of people hold onto their phones for years.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1881198/iphone-apple-vintage-model-years/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68482849f37c9ea9af8e9e39)
- **Published:** 2025-06-10
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #considered #fall #models #officially #vintage #annual
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