Is Your iPhone Now on Apple's Vintage Products List? Here's What You Need to Know

As Apple continues to innovate, some older models inevitably fall out of support. Recently, Apple added the iPhone 11 Pro to its vintage products list, marking a significant milestone for this popular device. If you own an iPhone that has been on the market for over five years but less than seven, it’s crucial to understand what this status means for you as an owner.

Understanding Apple's Vintage Product Designation

When a device is classified as vintage, it indicates that it has been available for sale for more than five years but less than seven years. This status is often a precursor to being designated as obsolete. For Apple device owners, this means your vintage iPhone may still be eligible for repairs and parts—pending availability—from authorized service providers.

For devices on the vintage list, Apple provides hardware service and parts for at least five years. Nevertheless, as more time elapses, the likelihood of obtaining necessary parts diminishes. After seven years, products are moved to the obsolete category, at which point Apple discontinues all services and no parts can be ordered.

Devices Recently Added to the Vintage List

Alongside the iPhone 11 Pro, several other Apple devices have also been classified as vintage. These include:

• Apple Watch Series 5 (2019)
• 13-inch MacBook Air with Intel (2020)
• iPad Air 3 with Cellular (2019)
• 128GB iPhone 8 Plus (2017)

This announcement means all models from the iPhone 8 series are now officially vintage.

What Happens Next?

It's essential to remember that as your Apple device hits vintage status, the potential for repairs becomes more limited. In two years, these devices will transition to the obsolete list, eliminating any chance of repairs by Apple. This trend often prompts users to consider upgrading before their devices are completely unsupported.

Current Vintage and Obsolete iPhone Models

As listed on Apple’s support page, the current vintage iPhones include:

• iPhone 4 (8GB)
• iPhone 5
• iPhone 6s (16GB, 64GB, 128GB)
• iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone 7
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 8 (64GB, 128GB, 256GB)
• iPhone 8 Plus (64GB, 128GB, 256GB)
• iPhone X
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max

The obsolete models include earlier versions such as the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 4, among others, indicating a substantial number of older devices no longer supported by Apple.