Apple Releases List of iPhones Outdated in 2026, No Longer for Sale
- Apple has shared a new list of older model iPhones classified as 'vintage' and 'obsolete'
- The company said that these devices would no longer be eligible for repairs or spare parts
- However, Apple said vintage devices may still get limited repairs, depending on availability
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Apple has released an updated list of iPhone models that are now classified as either vintage or obsolete, marking the end of hardware service support for several older devices worldwide.
In a new statement released on the American multinational tech firm's official website, a phone is considered obsolete when its sale and distribution had stopped more than seven years ago.
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According to the company, once a product is declared obsolete, it discontinues all hardware service, and authorised service providers can no longer order replacement parts.
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Apple also noted that products are considered obsolete regardless of when they were purchased.
iPhone models considered 'vintage' by Apple
Apple classifies products as vintage when they stopped being distributed for sale more than five years ago but less than seven years ago.
Vintage devices may still receive limited service support, depending on parts availability.
The following iPhones are now listed as vintage worldwide:
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone X
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Apple added that in France, specific statutory warranty rules apply.
Owners of certain iPhones, Mac laptops, and iPads purchased after stated dates may obtain service and parts for up to seven years from when the product model was last supplied for distribution in the European country.
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Apple updates list of 'obsolete' iPhone models
The following models of iPhone are now considered obsolete worldwide:
- iPhone
- iPhone 3G
- iPhone 3G
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 5C
- iPhone 5S
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone SE.
With these classifications, users of affected devices may no longer be able to access official repair services or replacement parts through Apple and its authorised providers.
The update reflects Apple’s long-standing policy of phasing out support for older hardware as newer technologies and software requirements evolve.
iPhone models with low resale value
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that market data suggested that several older iPhone models could see their resale value plunge significantly in 2026 as buyers increasingly demand newer features, longer software support, and stronger battery performance.
With smartphone technology evolving at a rapid pace, devices that once commanded premium prices are now said to be struggling in the second-hand market, with analysts predicting that buyers are making big moves towards 'future-proof' devices.
Some iPhones are expected to attract little demand next year, especially as Apple continues to roll out more advanced models, and industry watchers noted that resale pricing mainly depends on buyer perception, longevity, and support status for tech pieces.
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