It just so happens that as soon as any new product is released, the consumer immediately begins to actively expect and discuss possible prospects for its further development. That's what happened with Apple iPhone- as soon as he left iPhone 5, the entire Apple community actively rushed to discuss what it would be like iPhone 6. The more people are disappointed, the more people are disappointed iPhone 5, and not even that much iPhone 5S how much is its budget option iPhone 5C. And she added fuel to the fire Apple, having started a rumor that it is not a fact that the new device will be called exactly iPhone 6— perhaps it will have a new name: iPhone Air.
Let's summarize - what do we know today about what is still so distant iPhone 6?
1. What is the release date for the iPhone 6 (iPhone Air)
Apple initially planned to release the iPhone 6 in September-October 2014. Then, in some magazines, a new mention of the release date of the iPhone 6 appeared - spring 2014. And almost on New Year’s Eve, news came that most likely the iPhone 6 or iPhone Air would be announced in May 2014. So the wait isn't that long anymore.
2. What will be the characteristics of iPhone 6 (iPhone Air)
— iPhone 6 screen.
iPhone 6 (iPhone Air) It is planned to be released in two versions - with a screen diagonal of 4.7 and 5.5 inches.
Moreover, the option iPhone 6 with a large diagonal it will be closer to a tablet than a smartphone with a more advanced touchscreen that determines the force of pressing the screen. So “enlarged” iPhone 6 already given a name - Phablet !
— iPhone 6 camera.
Contrary to the expectations and forecasts of experts, the new iPhone 6 there will be not a 13-megapixel camera or a 16-megapixel one, but... an 8-megapixel one, but improved, equipped with a more advanced optical image stabilization function.
- iPhone 6 processor.
The heart of the new iPhone 6 or iPhone Air will be powerful Apple A8 64-bit processor , the production of which the apple giant ordered from a Chinese company TSMC.
Production will be carried out in compliance with the technical process 20nm . The processor frequency is not yet known.
-iPhone 6 case.
iPhone 6 case (iPhone Air) It will be metal, 6 mm thick. The first photos of the case just recently leaked to the Internet:
It is difficult to say how reliable they are yet.
3. What will be the price of iPhone 6 (iPhone Air)
Price for Apple iPhone devices have been sticking to the same level for a long time since 2008. According to this tradition, the most basic model with a two-year contract cost $199, an iPhone with 32 GB memory cost $299, and an iPhone with 64 GB memory cost $399. The turning point occurred after graduation iPhone 5. Apple analysts calculated everything and came to the conclusion that the production cost iPhone 5 came out than its predecessors due to materials and a larger display. And considering that iPhone 6 will be even more advanced in hardware, it will be logical to predict iPhone 6 price increase for a large amount. Although, I think, they will still try to make the price more or less acceptable.
iPhone 6 (iPhone Air) Rumors
The main and most intriguing rumor
is the release date iPhone 6. Despite increasingly “accurate” data, there is no reliable release date for the new iPhone no one can name yet.
Second rumor- the name of the new item. No one can yet say for sure what the new one will be called. iPhone — iPhone 6 or iPhone Air. Many Western magazines rely on iPhone Air.
The next important rumor
- This button Home- its shape and location. According to one source, Home button on the new iPhone 6 will be oblong, like the existing one Samsung Galaxy S4.
They also say that it will be sensory with the ability to determine the direction of movement in 4 directions - up, down, left, right. There was even speculation that Home button on iPhone 6 will be moved to the end of the case, but given the thickness of 6 mm, this option is unlikely to be confirmed.
Even iPhone 6 screen Rumors were not spared. Before the New Year, it was widely believed that iPhone 6 or iPhone Air will flexible screen.
This rumor is due to the fact that Apple secretly registered a patent for the technology of creating electronic gadgets with flexible screens, which actually gave rise to the rumor. Really, the emergence of an iPhone with a flexible screen possible, but it won't be iPhone 6 or iPhone Air.
Photo of iPhone 6 (iPhone Air).
Because iPhone 6 has not yet been released and is not presented anywhere, then exact photographs of the new iPhone 6 (iPhone Air) you won't find it anywhere yet. There are only concept photos, that is, various presentation options iPhone 6. Time will tell which of them will be the closest.
, silver, gold).
"Megaphone"
- iPhone XS 64 GB - 80,990 rubles (“space gray, silver, gold”).
- iPhone XS 256 GB - 91,990 rubles (“space gray, silver, gold”).
- iPhone XS 512 GB - 106,990 rubles. ("gray space, silver , gold).
"M Video"
- iPhone XS 64 GB - 80,990 rubles (“space gray, silver, gold”).
- iPhone XS 256 GB - 92,990 rubles (“space gray, silver, gold”).
"Svyaznoy"
- iPhone XS 64 GB - 80,990 rubles (“gray space”, silver, gold).
- iPhone XS 256 GB - 91,990 rubles (“space gray, silver, gold”).
- iPhone XS 512 GB - 106,990 rubles. ("gray space" , silver , gold).
"El Dorado"
- iPhone XS 64 GB - 80,990 rubles ("gray space" , silver , gold).
- iPhone XS 256 GB - 92,990 rubles (silver , gold).
Equipment - terrible
And if briefly? The iPhone XS package has only become worse compared to the iPhone X - the adapter from 3.5 mm to Lightning has disappeared from it. A high-power charging adapter is not included. Owners of the iPhone XS will have to purchase the necessary accessories for fast charging with their own money.
The iPhone XS comes in a traditional compact rectangular package. The box looks quite ordinary, but its contents have changed somewhat compared to last year's smartphones. The smartphone comes with EarPods with a Lightning connector, a USB/Lightning cable, a 5W charging adapter and documentation.
Noticed it missing? Yes, the iPhone XS does not come with an adapter from the 3.5 mm jack to Lightning that died a couple of years ago. This means that if you want to listen to music on your brand new iPhone XS using your favorite 3.5mm headphones, you'll have to first go to the store. And pay there 690 rubles for the adapter.
This particular feature of the iPhone XS package did not disappoint us much. There is another one that leaves a much more unpleasant aftertaste. The very expensive iPhone XS comes with a very ordinary 5W charging adapter. It will take almost two hours to charge your smartphone using such an adapter. There is no talk of any fast charging “out of the box”.
To be able to charge the iPhone XS faster, the new owner will need to run to the store again to buy a more powerful charger. Minimum spending - 1,590 rubles. For this money you can buy a 12 W iPad power adapter. Charging the iPhone XS will become noticeably faster, but not as fast as possible.
For full-fledged fast charging, which allows you to charge the iPhone XS by 50% in 30 minutes, you will need to buy a 30 W USB-C adapter (3,590 rubles) and a USB-C cable (1,790 rubles). Thus, after purchasing an iPhone XS for quite a lot of money, the buyer needs to pay Apple another 5,000 rubles for accessories. This is not very pleasant.
On the other hand, Apple did the same last year when it released the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. The smartphones also received support for fast charging, but the necessary accessories were not included. In other words, Apple should not be surprised at such a decision.
Name
And if briefly? The new iPhone XS is correctly called “iPhone Ten S”. However, in Russia the name “iPhone Ten Es” has already taken root.
Before Apple's presentation, the company's new flagship was called differently. The names predicted for the smartphone were iPhone 11, iPhone XI, iPhone X 2, and even the very unlikely name iPhone Pro. The real name of the flagship was revealed a couple of weeks before the presentation. A major leak has indicated that Apple's new 5.8-inch smartphone will be called the iPhone XS. And so it happened.
With this name, Apple emphasized that the iPhone XS is an improved version of the iPhone X, and not a completely new generation model. However, like any previous iPhone with the “s” prefix, the iPhone XS received a lot of new features.
What should we call the iPhone XS? At the Apple presentation, company executives called the smartphone “iPhone Ten S” - this is the official name. People, of course, will call a smartphone differently. In Russia, for example, the name “X ES” may take root, since the original iPhone X was often called “X”.
Design
And if briefly? The iPhone XS is still the same iPhone X in terms of design, there is not a single obvious change. The only major innovation is the new gold color of the case, which differs from the gold that Apple used in previous smartphones with greater depth.
In appearance, the iPhone XS is not much different from its predecessor, the iPhone X. The front and back surfaces of the smartphone are covered with a new generation of protective tempered glass. According to Apple, the glass in the iPhone XS is the most durable ever used in a smartphone. True, crash tests proved that glass continued to remain glass. If the iPhone XS is dropped from arm's length onto a hard surface, the glass is likely to crack. As for collecting scratches, over several months of careful use of the iPhone XS without a case, no incidents occurred. There weren't even micro scratches on the body.
The glass is connected by a stainless steel frame. Note that some users complained that the frame would peel off over time. However, there were very few such reviews. And the frames of the iPhone X in our editorial office remained in perfect condition.
The shape of the iPhone XS case has not changed in principle. The body is slightly rounded at the corners, in the traditional style of Apple smartphones. Due to the minimal display frames, the body looks slightly elongated. But the dimensions of the iPhone XS are not huge because of this. They are 143.6x70.9x7.7 mm. The figure is identical to the iPhone X.
Almost the entire front surface of the iPhone XS is occupied by the display. There are minimal frames left on the sides and bottom. The top frame is much more noticeable, but is cut off on the sides. Yes, Apple has decided not to give up the “unibrow” yet.
The top end of the iPhone XS case is empty. On the right is the power button, on the left are the volume buttons and the sound mode switch. At the bottom end there are speaker grilles and a classic Lightning connector. Despite some rumors, the transition to USB-C did not take place.
The new iPhone XS is very similar to the iPhone X, but Apple still distinguished the model from its predecessor. iPhone XS will be released in three body colors (iPhone X came out in only two): silver, gray and brand new gold. The new gold color has not really been used by the company in any of the devices before. Compared to “regular” gold, the new color is much more saturated. Each color is applied to the body using a unique PVD coating method, which creates a glossy effect.
The experience of using the iPhone XS is no different from the iPhone X, of course, if you switch from one smartphone to another. The brand new iPhone XS is in your hand and no novelty is felt. And where would it come from if the design and even dimensions of the smartphones are identical. If you switch to the iPhone XS from earlier Apple smartphones, which are still made in the old design, then there will be a lot of emotions from the new product. You will also be surprised by the unusual gestures that allow you to control your smartphone without the Home button, the display on the entire front surface, and the glass back surface.
Display
And if briefly? iPhone XS has a 5.8-inch OLED display with the highest resolution, brightness and contrast. All the main characteristics of the iPhone XS screen are identical to the iPhone X, but there are a couple of important “tricks”. This is an immediate increase in the dynamic range of the display by 60%, due to which colors look brighter and more saturated, and support for content with a frame rate of 120 Hz.
iPhone XS features a full-screen 5.8-inch Super Retina HD OLED display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The display resolution is 1125x2436 pixels (pixel density per inch - 463 ppi). The iPhone X has a similar figure. This means that developers will not have to update their applications specifically for the iPhone XS.
The iPhone XS screen covers 81.4% of the front surface of the smartphone. Apple managed to achieve this result by reducing the frames around the perimeter of the display.
The iPhone XS display brightness is 625 cd/m² - an excellent indicator for OLED displays. The image on the smartphone will be perfectly visible outside on a bright sunny day. The screen supports Apple's proprietary True Tone technology, which automatically adjusts the display temperature depending on the light level. The iPhone XS display contrast is 1,000,000:1.
Despite numerous rumors, support for 3D Touch in the smartphone has not disappeared. iPhone XS recognizes pressure on the display, like previous models starting with iPhone 6s. Let us remind you that according to rumors, Apple intends to abandon 3D Touch technology in the future.
The iPhone XS display also supports HDR10 and DolbyVision. Support for the expanded P3 color format is also here to stay - it’s what makes the iPhone XS display so bright and saturated.
Comparison of iPhone XS and iPhone 8 displays
Comparison of iPhone XS and iPhone 8 Plus displays
Comparison of iPhone XS and iPhone SE displays
The iPhone XS screen is equipped with support for an advanced color management system that works at the iOS level and displays any content in a wide color spectrum.
Sound
And if briefly? The iPhone XS sounds VERY loud and rich. The stereo speakers of the smartphone are immediately 50% louder than in the iPhone X and the difference is really noticeable.
Apple engineers paid special attention to the sound of the iPhone XS. The stereo speakers of the smartphone began to sound 50% louder compared to the iPhone X. The company specifically wanted to achieve this result, since support for Dolby Vision and HDR formats will allow iPhone XS owners to enjoy movies not only with a high-quality, rich picture, but also with surround sound.
Characteristics
And if briefly? iPhone XS is the fastest smartphone in the world. It is equipped with the innovative six-core Apple A12 processor that performs any task instantly. And thanks to the second-generation Neural Engine machine learning module, the chip is constantly self-learning and improving the functions of both the iPhone XS itself and iOS 12.
The 5.8-inch iPhone XS is powered by Apple's revolutionary A12 Bionic processor. Its main feature is the technological process by which it is created. TSMC used the 7-nanometer FinFET process to create the A12 Bionic processor. For comparison, the iPhone X is powered by the A11 Bionic chip, which is made using a 10nm process technology.
iPhone XS became the first smartphone in the world equipped with a processor created using the 7nm process technology. Moreover, competitors will not soon catch up with Apple. Currently, only TSMC is capable of producing such processors - other companies have problems.
The A12 Bionic includes a six-core computing processor. Four chip cores are responsible for efficiency, the remaining two for performance. When iPhone XS performs a complex task, such as running a heavy game or application, the performance cores are activated at full capacity. They are also assisted by energy efficient cores. Thanks to this, even complex tasks are completed instantly.
But if the most common everyday tasks are performed on the iPhone XS, then exclusively energy-efficient cores work. Their power is enough to very quickly launch applications, move between them, etc. without spending a lot of energy. This system allows the iPhone XS to spend significantly less resources. Up to 50% less than iPhone X.
The system on the A12 Bionic chip integrates a quad-core graphics processor, which was also developed by Apple. Its key feature is support for lossless data compression technology. It opens up completely new possibilities for both users and developers.
The third important component of the system on the A12 Bionic chip is the second generation Neural Engine machine learning module. It is capable (and constantly does so) of executing five trillion commands per second. This phenomenal performance allows the A12 Bionic processor to self-learn much faster. What this all means for the user is that iOS 12 features that use machine learning data perform better. For example, the search for photos in the Photos app begins even before a person enters a query.
What does the new A12 Bionic processor, made using completely new technology, give to the iPhone XS? Productive power! iPhone XS is the fastest smartphone in history. It took over this title from its predecessor, the iPhone X, and immediately moved ahead.
iPhone XS is up to 70% faster than iPhone X thanks to a new processor. Increased productivity is evident in literally everything. iPhone XS opens apps and games faster, performs complex operations, encodes videos, and more. The difference in operating speed is visible to the naked eye. It is noteworthy that the iPhone X felt like a perfectly fast smartphone. However, Apple has clearly proven that the iPhone can be even faster.
In synthetic tests, the iPhone XS easily outperformed the previous leader, the iPhone X. In single-core testing mode, the difference was not the greatest - 4835 points versus 4320. The flagships of other companies were significantly inferior to the iPhone XS.
The iPhone XS performed even more confidently in testing in multi-core mode. The six-core A12 Bionic processor left no chance for any other smartphone, including the iPhone X.
At the same time, the A12 Bionic processor is more energy efficient. It consumes less energy, allowing the iPhone XS to work longer without the need to recharge.
The iPhone XS has increased the amount of RAM. If the iPhone X had 3 GB, then the iPhone XS already has 4 GB. The increased amount of RAM will allow the smartphone to hold more applications in memory and perform much more demanding tasks.
Built-in memory
iPhone XS has 64, 256 or 512 GB of internal memory. Previously, no Apple smartphone was equipped with 512 GB of internal memory; the maximum was 256 GB in the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X. Thus, the iPhone XS doubled the maximum amount of internal memory.
Face ID
And if briefly? The Face ID facial recognition feature in the iPhone XS has become even better. The function itself has not received significant improvements, but due to improvements to the Secure Enclave security module, face detection for users is noticeably faster.
Thanks to the fast A12 Bionic chip, Face ID has also accelerated. It identifies the user and unlocks the smartphone much faster. Also, the speed of Face ID was affected by the accelerated Secure Enclave security module. It began to quickly compare the saved map of the user’s face with the person’s face itself. The speed of recognition, and at the same time unlocking an iPhone or confirming a purchase, has increased. It is important to note that the iPhone XS still does not have Face ID 2.0. The face scanner, like in the original iPhone X, creates a map of the user's face by projecting 30,000 points onto it.
The experience of using Face ID in the iPhone XS is mixed due to the fact that in the iPhone X there was no dissatisfaction with the speed of the face recognition function. Improvements could only be tracked through a direct comparison of Face ID in both smartphones. The iPhone XS reacts a little earlier, but the difference cannot be called striking. As for stability, it’s completely fine after the first few days of active use of the iPhone XS. Face ID detects your face while standing, sitting, lying down, in the dark, at an angle, and in whatever way you like.
The only thing that the Face ID function in the iPhone XS has not learned is how to work in landscape orientation. We are waiting for such an innovation in the next generation iPhone.
Battery and charging
And if briefly? iPhone XS is a real long-liver. The smartphone can easily last 23 hours in talk mode, and can easily work for two days in everyday mode.
iPhone XS is equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2658 mAh. The L-shaped battery consists of two cells connected together. Apple first used such a solution in the iPhone X and, apparently, it will be implemented in the company’s smartphones in the future.
The battery life of the iPhone XS has increased by 30 minutes compared to the iPhone X. This means that the smartphone has up to 20 hours of talk time.
iPhone XS supports fast charging. Using a powerful power adapter, you can charge your smartphone up to 50% in just 30 minutes. The model also supports wireless charging, the speed of which has increased significantly compared to the iPhone X.
Water protection
And if briefly? iPhone XS is not afraid of water. You can throw a smartphone to a depth of up to two meters and keep it there for 30 minutes - nothing will happen to it. And these are only the officially declared characteristics. In fact, and this has been confirmed by testing, the iPhone XS can easily withstand immersion to much greater depths.
Few people expected this, but Apple has increased the level of protection of the iPhone XS from water and dust. The latest Apple smartphone is protected from dust and moisture according to the IP68 standard. This means that dust, in principle, cannot get under the device’s body, and the smartphone can easily survive under water for 30 minutes (at a depth of up to two meters). Previous water-resistant iPhone models were rated IP67.
It is important to note that these are the stated specifications only. In fact, the iPhone XS will be able to stay at greater depths without threat to its life. Of course, few would think of subjecting an iPhone to such tests on purpose. But future owners of the iPhone XS should know that if their smartphone suddenly falls to great depths in a river or sea, then even if the depth exceeds two meters, nothing will happen to it.
iPhone XS is protected not only from water, but also from various other liquids. Nothing will happen to your smartphone even after immersion in milk, juice or beer.
Cameras
And if briefly? The iPhone XS's dual-camera specs seem deceptive at first glance, as they are simply no different from the iPhone X's camera. But Apple has made some very important improvements to the new smartphone's camera. Deeper pixels, a new image processor and support for the unique Smart HDR mode enable iPhone XS to take phenomenally high-quality photos.
The main camera of the iPhone XS is quite familiar from the iPhone X - double, located vertically and protruding quite prominently from the body. The camera resolution is 12 megapixels. The aperture of the wide-angle lens is f/1.8 and the telephoto lens is f/2.4. The camera supports 2x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom. Both modules support optical image stabilization.
Did you notice? All the main camera characteristics of the iPhone XS are the same as the iPhone X. But important additional characteristics that Apple does not describe directly in the specifications have been improved. First of all, the pixels have increased, the size of which in the iPhone XS is 1.4 microns (versus 1.2 microns in the iPhone X). This figure is far from a record. Many much cheaper smartphones had cameras with deeper pixels two years ago. However, the larger pixel size did help improve the iPhone XS's shooting quality noticeably.
The second major improvement is the support for the smartphone camera by the new image processor, which is built into the A12 Bionic chip. The specific characteristics of this processor are unknown, but Apple assures that thanks to it, the overall quality of shooting is also significantly improved.
The key software improvement to the iPhone XS camera comes in Portrait mode, which lets you take photos with a depth-of-field effect. The bokeh effect created when shooting in Portrait mode has been improved. Both the background and the subject began to be determined noticeably more accurately, due to which the overall quality also increased.
The Portrait mode in the iPhone XS now supports a new feature called Depth. It makes it possible to adjust the depth of field in portrait photography after shooting. To do this, you just need to go to the Camera application and twist the slider.
In addition, the camera of the new iPhone XS received support for the new Smart HDR mode. Like regular HDR, its “smart” version brings out details in the darkest and lightest areas of the image. But Smart HDR does it in a special way, using the full power of the new signal processor. As a result, the manifestation of details is much more noticeable. And here it is worth noting that Apple was not the first to create such a function. For the first time, Google used such a solution in the Pixel smartphone.
The iPhone XS can also shoot video with stereo sound. Since the smartphone itself has stereo speakers, you can fully view and listen to such videos directly on your iPhone.
Examples of photos on iPhone XS
Daytime photography on iPhone XS
Highest detail, even when the lighting is not ideal.
The iPhone XS's camera is definitely the best at capturing detail on any Apple smartphone.
And another example of the ability of the iPhone XS camera to capture details in the most distant shots.
When shooting against the sun, the frame does not lose detail.
A striking example of the fact that Apple decided to stick to its tradition in the iPhone XS and not “tint” the colors in the photo. The color rendition is made as realistic as possible, as we actually see. The iPhone camera does not apply any filters by default.
In the photo below, the “correctness” of the color rendering of the iPhone XS camera is proven once again. Notice that the bright objects in the background are rendered as truly bright as they are. “Coloring” the entire photo does not happen. Yes, for some this may seem like a minus.
Capturing moving objects with the iPhone XS is a pleasure. No blur or any other defects.
Portrait mode on the iPhone XS has been improved, but in most cases you won't be able to see a clear difference from the iPhone X. Both smartphones take great photos with bokeh effects. And not just excellent, perhaps the best among smartphones.
Night photography on iPhone XS
However, there is still room for improvement when it comes to night photography on the iPhone. In the bottom photo you can see the obvious noise reduction work in the sky and in distant parts of the frame. However, in this particular case, the excellent detail of the main object stands out.
Night photos on the iPhone XS turn out great, especially if you “catch” on some illuminated objects.
However, even if you don’t shoot a specific light source, you get quite excellent pictures.
Video examples on iPhone XS
Example of daytime shooting
During the day, you can shoot amazing videos with the highest detail and honest color reproduction on the iPhone XS.
Example of night shooting
The iPhone XS camera lets you shoot great videos, even in low-light conditions. Please note that due to the lack of lighting in the videos below, the overall image does not suffer and no obvious flaws are visible.
The front camera of the iPhone XS Max has a resolution of 7 megapixels and an f/2.2 aperture. The key features of the front camera are the “Portrait” mode for taking selfies with a depth of field effect and support for various portrait lighting effects. Portrait mode for the front camera in the iPhone XS Max received identical improvements as for the main camera: improved bokeh effect and the “Depth” function. The front camera also features a new advanced video stabilization feature.
iPhone XS sales start date in Russia
But if you look back at the iPhone X, the iPhone XS is less impressive. The new Apple smartphone is undoubtedly better in all respects, but there are no truly innovative technologies used in the smartphone. The iPhone XS is a typical Apple smartphone with the “S” prefix. It's good, but too similar to the previous generation model. And what is important, it is similar not only in appearance or set of functions, but also in the feel of use.
Taking this into account, the second rating of the iPhone XS, as the successor to the iPhone X, will be lower - 7.5/10.
Due to the fairly high cost of the iPhone, and most importantly, due to the huge number of fakes, be sure to carefully check the data about the device before purchasing. Especially before purchasing it, it would be useful to find out the date and place of release of this iPhone. This alone will help ensure its originality. Because There have been cases when an old refurbished phone was inserted into the case of a new model, and outwardly it looked quite decent. But the factory serial number and other codes are registered in the device’s memory and cannot be changed.
In light of the fact that with the release of the new iPhone 6S, many owners will sell their used “sixes” in order to buy a more advanced new product, these instructions will probably come in handy.
Looking for the serial number
In this case, an analysis of the device’s serial number will be very informative, which will help to immediately discard dubious gadgets at the initial stage. It can be found on the original packaging of any iPhone, on the reverse side - on a sticker with the main characteristics and barcodes. Therefore, having a branded box is especially important when buying used iPhones. We are interested in the second row of numbers marked - Serial No. It contains encrypted data about the place of production (which specific plant), the production date (six months and weeks), information about the series and technical parameters, and the personal code of this device.
However, there are cases where cunning dealers pack a fake or problematic iPhone (locked, broken, restored, stolen, locked, etc.) into the original box. So be sure to check the data on the package and those preinstalled in the phone itself. True, they can only be recognized by turning on the smartphone; if it is new and not configured, ask the seller to help activate it.
After that, go to settings. Select the section - General, and in it - the item “About the device”. If the data matches completely, great!
It is also important to find out the release and activation date of the iPhone to correctly calculate the validity period of the official warranty. Especially if the previous owner activated it immediately, and the required year has already passed. You can check the remaining support period of the manufacturer in a special section on the Apple website.
You can also get information about the serial number from your iPhone purchase receipt. Authorized points write down this data so that the user has confirmation of the start of the warranty period.
Another way to find manufacturer data about an iPhone is to connect it to a computer on which the proprietary iTunes application is installed (always download its latest version to avoid update conflicts and errors).
After connecting, find your device in the program menu and select it. Click on the first tab in the list of settings – Overview. Information about the capacity, cell phone number and serial number will be displayed.
In older iPhone models, the serial number was imprinted on the SIM card slot. Starting with “fives”, only IMEI (MEID) is indicated on the back of the case.
Determining production time
So, we found the serial number. What will he tell us? Until 2012, the old encoding was used - eleven characters. In it, the third, from the left, symbol showed the last digit of the year, and the 4th and 5th - the corresponding week - in the interval from the first to the fifty-third.
Modern iPhone models have a twelve-digit code consisting of a combination of letters and numbers. When checking, please note that Apple never uses the letter O in serial numbers; it will most likely be the number zero. Otherwise, the search will give an error, although in fact everything is fine with the smartphone.
For example, let's see what this serial number of this iPhone tells us.
In the “About Device” menu of the smartphone settings we find the required code: F17NGDERG5MG. We are interested in the two letters in the middle: the fourth and fifth - F17 NG DERG5MG.
Let's use the special plates below to find out the production date. We look at the letter N in the first table - this is the code for the year of manufacture. It means that the device was manufactured in 2014, in the second half of the year.
- Spelling table (4th character in serial number)
Years of iPhone production:
| Year | First half of the year | Second semester |
| 2010 | WITH | D |
| 2011 | F | G |
| 2012 | H | J |
| 2013 | K | L |
| 2014 | M | N |
| 2015 | P | Q |
| 2016 | R | S |
| 2017 | T | V |
| 2018 | W | X |
| 2019 | Y | Z |
Now we clarify the week of production by punching the letter G in another table (we select the column for the second half of the year, based on the results of the analysis of the previous code). It turns out that our iPhone was released in week 39.
- Identification table by letter (5th character in serial number)
iPhone production weeks:
| Symbol | Production week number | Symbol | Production week number | ||
| 1st half (January-June) | 2nd half (July-December) | 1st half (January-June) | 2nd half (July-December) | ||
| 1 | 1 | 27 | J | 15 | 41 |
| 2 | 2 | 28 | K | 16 | 42 |
| 3 | 3 | 29 | L | 17 | 43 |
| 4 | 4 | 30 | M | 18 | 44 |
| 5 | 5 | 31 | N | 19 | 45 |
| 6 | 6 | 32 | P | 20 | 46 |
| 7 | 7 | 33 | Q | 21 | 47 |
| 8 | 8 | 34 | R | 22 | 48 |
| 9 | 9 | 35 | T | 23 | 49 |
| WITH | 10 | 36 | V | 24 | 50 |
| D | 11 | 37 | W | 25 | 51 |
| F | 12 | 38 | X | 26 | 52 |
| G | 13 | 39 | Y | 53 | |
| H | 14 | 40 | |||
In addition, almost all of the listed information about the device, without unnecessary “problems,” can be found using the following service.
The given result completely coincides with ours. This iPhone was released in 2014, in week 39, by the Chinese manufacturer Foxconn, which officially manufactures most of Apple’s equipment. You can safely take such a device.
This happened 8 years ago. The world saw a smartphone that made a real revolution among gadgets, and to this day, an army of fans of Apple products are looking forward to the next iPhone models and new versions of iOS. Steve Jobs long ago hatched the idea of how to collect in one device everything that a modern person needs. This is an MP3 player, a digital notebook, a PDA, and a phone, of course. So first came the iPod touch, which was a great success, combining all multimedia functions except communications, and then the first . Over the past 8 years, 10 iPhone models have been released. How did they spread in Russia? Not to say that it was a triumphal procession, however...
First iPhone
When the 1st generation iPhone went on sale in the summer of 2007, queues lined up in America wanting to own a smartphone as soon as possible. In Russia, the first iPhone did not receive an official release and was distributed only as “”. By the way, today it can be purchased at auctions, since now it is a “rarity” and a living legend of Apple. Unopened boxes with smartphones are especially expensive.
iPhone 3G
The first smartphone in Russia from Apple was the iPhone 3G, which corrected some technical shortcomings and began supporting 3G communications for high-speed Internet connections, unlike its predecessor. The start of sales took place on the night of October 3, 2008 in the retail chains MTS, VimpelCom, Megafon and Svyaznoy. The fixed cost of the devices was stated: 22,999 rubles. (8 GB) and 26,999 rub. (16 GB). There were no queues or much excitement then. So, in the first 3 months, only 120-180 thousand smartphones were sold in the country, and these were unexpectedly low figures. Surely, the reason for this was the crisis that broke out in the summer of 2008, and those who wanted had already acquired an iPhone, exported from the USA, earlier. The iPhone 3G was equipped with a new version of iOS 2.0, GPS and A-GPS sensors synchronized with Google maps, the metal body was replaced with plastic (but in black and white variations).
iPhone 3GS
The next version was the iPhone 3GS, presented on June 8, 2009, but only reaching Russia on March 5, 2010 (although they were waiting for it back in August 2009). Negotiations with Apple over the pricing policy took a very long time, since official sales were disastrously low, distributors were in no hurry to invest in the next model. The re:Store and Z-Store networks were the first to start sales in Russia at prices of 30,000 rubles. for 8 GB and 35,000 rub. For 16 GB. iPhone 3GS updated the processor and iOS version to 3.0, the speed and performance increased 2 times (compared to the first two), a grease-repellent coating appeared on the display (now it is easy to clean from fingerprints and faces after a conversation), a music remote control on the headset , updated more capacious. Also for the first time, a voice control function was used, including support for the Russian language and a built-in compass with the ability to switch to maps for outdoor enthusiasts and tourists. But the appearance remained the same.
iPhone 4
Dmitry Medvedev, as President of the Russian Federation, on June 23, 2010 (3 weeks after the presentation and the day before official sales) became the first Russian to own an iPhone 4. He received it during a planned trip to the United States, visiting Apple's head office, directly from the hands of Steve Jobs. The smartphone went on general sale in Russia on September 22, 2010. It came in three variations of built-in memory: 8 GB for 26,990 rubles, 16 GB for 31,990 rubles. and 32 GB for RUB 36,990. The implementation was undertaken by 3 leading cellular operators.
With this modification, the smartphone began to work with any mobile operator, starting to support CDMA networks. Fans were pleased with the new design, a noticeable improvement in display parameters, a 5-megapixel camera with the ability to record HD video, an even more energy-intensive battery and a new personal data protection system (previously, the iPhone was not attractive to corporate clients due to low security, but the iPhone 4 fixed this ).
iPhone 4S
iPhone 4S was presented on October 4, 2011. The official release date in Russia was December 16 of the same year, with the right to sell from MTS and VimpelCom. Prices were again significantly higher than in Europe and the USA: 16 GB - 35,000 rubles, 32 GB - 40,000 and 64 GB - 45,000 rubles. Again, there was no excitement in Russia, because the smartphone could have been obtained faster and cheaper abroad, where it was released a couple of months earlier, which is what Apple fans did, once again ruining Russian sales.
Innovations in the model: a 2-core processor at 1 GHz and a new operating system iOS 5, RAM 512 MB, a new 8-megapixel camera with support for Full HD video, the voice assistant Siri, Bluetooth 4.0 and support for the GLONASS satellite system were introduced for the first time.
iPhone 5
The next presentation of the 6th generation of smartphones from Apple took place on September 12, 2012. iPhone 5 was released on September 21, Russia saw it on December 14, 2015. This was a more successful sales campaign, because shortly before the New Year, Russians are usually ready to spend large sums money for gifts. Prices were practically no different from 4S: RUR 34,990. for 16 GB, 39,990 rub. for 32 GB and 44,990 rub. for the 64 GB version.
The changes were as follows: another design update and a new firmware version iOS 6.0. The display has been increased to 4 inches, the dual-core processor is now 1.3 GHz, and the RAM is 1 GB. Support for 4G communications and support for nano-SIM and a new Lightning dock connector have been introduced, which is still used in all new devices from Apple. The smartphone also had problem areas: the display “deformed” from touch, distorting the picture, the sapphire glass on the camera glared, producing purple spots in the pictures, the new aluminum case was scratched, but overall, it was a fairly successful release, users considered the shortcomings to be insignificant.
iPhone 5c and iPhone 5S
Then Apple released a cheaper version of the iPhone 5c, which came with the new iOS 7 operating system, in a plastic, but colored (in five variations) case, but the characteristics were practically no different from the 5th. Presented on September 10, 2013, released in Russia on October 25: RUB 25,000. for 16 GB and 30,000 rub. for 32 GB. This budget version did not become popular with us. But on the same day, its more respectable brother, the iPhone 5S, was released, which, despite the lack of budget, was more successful. In terms of price, however, it also did not differ from previous models: 16 GB for 35,000 rubles, 32 GB for 40,000 rubles, 64 GB for 45,000 rubles.
iPhone 5s is made in an aluminum case in 2 colors: space, gray and gold, the processor has once again been updated, the rear camera has excellent technical characteristics, capable of recording video (slow-motion) 120 frames/sec. with a resolution of 1280/720 pixels and 30 fps at 1920-1080. The innovative ability to scan Touch ID fingerprints was added, which further increased the security of the smartphone (it’s not for nothing that S stands for Security in this model), and the Siri voice assistant finally came out of beta testing, learned new commands and even began to understand the Russian language.
Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Finally, the latest new products from Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were presented on September 9, 2014; they were officially released in Russia in December 2014 with prices that, due to the jump in the dollar exchange rate, really began to bite! Here's how much the flagships cost in December: iPhone 6 16 GB - 53,990 rubles, 64 GB - 61,990 rubles, 128 GB - 69,990 rubles; iPhone 6 Plus 16 GB — 61,990 rub., 64 GB — 69,990 rub., 128 GB — 77,990 rub. Even despite the cost, Russia has been waiting for the 6th iPhone; among their owners there are by no means only the middle class.
This is what the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus brought us: a new design, which caused controversy among aesthetes, in three color variations (gray, silver, gold), iOS8 was released with new software capabilities, unprecedentedly large displays (4.7 inches for iPhone 6 and 5 .5 inches for the iPhone 6 Plus) high-definition Retina Display HD, updated processor and coprocessor, improved rear camera parameters (including optical image stabilization), the ability to use the iPhone as a credit card through the Apple Pay system, added a barometer sensor, increased speed and LTE networks and so on. In short, equipped with the latest technology!
What can I say? Despite all the economic difficulties, crises, collapses in the ruble exchange rate, Apple in Russia and especially in Russia has loyal fans who will not exchange the iPhone for any other smartphone, and all because Apple is always ahead of the rest.
As we know, Apple releases a new version of iPhone every year and Apple never deviates from this principle. But a phrase like “once a year” is a bit vague, don’t you think? Therefore, now I propose to understand the exact release date of absolutely each and every iPhone from the company. I think that it will be very interesting for all of us to understand what the time interval is between the presentation of the iPhone and its release, so to speak, around the world, and of course it will be interesting to know this in particular about Russia.
To make everything easier for you to understand, this information is presented in table form. To make everything clearer and simpler for you, here are some explanations:
- When we talk about the start of sales in Russia, we mean official sales of certified devices.
- When it comes to the start of sales in the world, the concept of the world means the so-called “first wave,” that is, the countries in which devices appear first.
Release dates for all iPhone models
| Model devices |
date presentations |
Start date sales in the world |
Start date sales in Russia |
| iPhone 2G | 09.01.2007 | 29.06.2007 | NO |
| iPhone 3G | 10.06.2008 | 11.07.2008 | 03.10.2008 |
| iPhone 3GS | 08.06.2009 | 19.06.2009 | 05.03.2010 |
| iPhone 4 | 07.06.2010 | 24.06.2010 | 22.09.2010 |
| iPhone 4S | 04.10.2011 | 14.10.2011 | 16.12.2011 |
| iPhone 5 | 19.09.2012 | 21.09.2012 | 14.12.2012 |
| iPhone 5S, 5C | 10.09.2013 | 20.09.2013 | 25.10.2013 |
| iPhone 6 (Plus) | 09.09.2014 | 19.09.2014 | 26.09.2014 |
| iPhone 6S (Plus) | 09.09.2015 | 25.09.2015 | 09.10.2015 |
| iPhone SE | 21.03.2016 | 31.03.2016 | 05.04.2016 |
| iPhone 7 (Plus) | 07.09.2016 | 16.09.2016 | 23.09.2016 |
If you remember, the iPhone began to be sold only with 3G models; 2G models were never sold in Russia. This is discussed in a little more detail here.
We can also see increased loyalty towards our country from Apple. An indicator of this is the reduction in the release time of devices in our country compared to each previous year. And by the time the sixth iPhone was released, they had reached their peak, so to speak. After all, by this moment the difference in the output of devices in the world and in our country was only a week! If this is difficult for you to understand, then think about the fact that the iPhone 3GS was released in our country after a period of approximately nine months! The most interesting thing is that at this moment almost the whole world was waiting for the fourth iPhone.
And judging by all this, one might even think that our country would be among the first three countries to receive the iPhone this year. But due to some criteria, which I think even you can guess, this did not happen. These are the criteria:
- Quite low buyer activity.
- Considerable instability of the dollar exchange rate.
- High prices for this very device.
If we talk about the iPhone seventh model, then our country has entered the second “wave of sales,” so to speak. In Russia, a new device from Apple will appear not much, not much later than in the so-called “first wave” countries, just a week later. And this is good, because, given this pace, next year we can get into the top three.
