When to Buy iPhone

Compare release timing and buying advice across 6 current products.

Buying timing is estimated from historical release cycles and the age of the current product, for reference only.

All Models6

iPhone 18 ProBuy Now
iPhone 18 Pro MaxBuy Now
iPhone DuoBuy Now
iPhone 17eBuy Now
iPhone 17Neutral
iPhone AirFirst Generation

Buying Advice

iPhone 18 Pro product image

iPhone 18 Pro

Buy Now
Early Cycle

The ultimate performance and camera of any iPhone, with exceptional battery life.

Days Since Release 9 days
2%
2026-09-09

Average Cycle 365 days

Refresh History

iPhone 17 Pro
2025-09365 days
iPhone 16 Pro
2024-09365 days
iPhone 15 Pro
2023-09363 days
iPhone 14 Pro
2022-09370 days
iPhone 13 Pro
2021-09358 days
iPhone 12 Pro
2020-10336 days
iPhone 11 Pro
2019-09399 days
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iPhone 18 Pro Max product image

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Buy Now
Early Cycle

The ultimate performance and camera of any iPhone, with exceptional battery life.

Days Since Release 9 days
2%
2026-09-09

Average Cycle 365 days

Refresh History

iPhone 17 Pro Max
2025-09365 days
iPhone 16 Pro Max
2024-09365 days
iPhone 15 Pro Max
2023-09363 days
iPhone 14 Pro Max
2022-09370 days
iPhone 13 Pro Max
2021-09358 days
iPhone 12 Pro Max
2020-10336 days
iPhone 11 Pro Max
2019-09399 days
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iPhone Duo product image

iPhone Duo

Buy Now
Early Cycle

The largest display of any iPhone. Foldable. Posable. And durable.

Days Since Release 9 days

First Generation

Not enough release history

9 days
2026-09-09
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iPhone 17e product image

iPhone 17e

Buy Now
Early Cycle

Feature stacked. Value packed.

Days Since Release 200 days
28%
2026-03-02

Average Cycle 716 days

Refresh History

iPhone 16e
2025-02376 days
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
2022-031079 days
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
2020-04692 days
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iPhone 17 product image

iPhone 17

Neutral
Mid-cycle

Even more delightful. Even more durable. Our best display ever with ProMotion up to 120Hz and the new Ceramic Shield 2 on the front. An advanced 48MP Dual Fusion camera system. And the new Center Stage front camera.

Days Since Release 374 days
102%
2025-09-09

Average Cycle 365 days

Refresh History

iPhone 16
2024-09365 days
iPhone 15
2023-09363 days
iPhone 14
2022-09370 days
iPhone 13
2021-09358 days
iPhone 12
2020-10336 days
iPhone 11
2019-09399 days
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iPhone Air product image

iPhone Air

First Generation
Refer to Release Days

The thinnest iPhone ever with the power of pro inside. More durable than any previous iPhone. Our best display ever with Ceramic Shield 2 on the front. The powerful A19 Pro chip. An advanced 48MP Fusion camera system. And the new Center Stage front camera.

Days Since Release 374 days

First Generation

Not enough release history

374 days
2025-09-09
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