Dearest gentle reader, you are looking at the first iPhone ever made. This gadget is now a piece of history filled with nothing but nostalgia.

Going through the specifications highlights how much technology has evolved over the years, in this case, how the Apple brand has advanced in the mobile industry to become a leading brand.

Let’s go through the specs and giggle over what used to wow us in the early days of smartphones.

Display

The original iPhone featured a 3.5-inch non-Retina display with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels. By today’s standards, the display resolution is incredibly low, resulting in a pixelated and blurry viewing experience. Text appears jagged, and images lack sharpness. Tasks like browsing the web or watching videos would be quite frustrating due to the limited screen size and resolution.

Camera

The original iPhone sported a modest 2MP rear camera, lacking a front-facing camera altogether. Photo quality is very basic by 2024 standards. Pictures taken in ideal lighting conditions might be barely recognizable, but low-light performance is nonexistent. There’s no autofocus, and the overall camera experience falls far short of what even basic flip phones offer today.

Performance

The original iPhone relied on a single-core Samsung 620 MHz processor. By 2024 standards, the performance is severely outdated. It would struggle mightily with even basic tasks like browsing the web, checking email, or using basic productivity apps. Multitasking and any demanding applications would be sluggish and unresponsive.

Battery

Similar to other iPhones, Apple doesn’t disclose the official battery capacity of the original iPhone. However, it’s well-known for offering below-average battery life compared to modern smartphones. It would likely require multiple charges throughout the day for even moderate usage.

Storage

The original iPhone came in two storage options: 4GB and 8GB. In 2024, both storage options are incredibly limiting. The tiny storage capacities would be filled up almost instantly with even a handful of apps, photos, or music files.”

Software

The original iPhone launched with iPhone OS 1 (later renamed iOS). By April 24, 2024, it has reached the end of software updates and can no longer be upgraded. This means it lacks security updates and access to the vast app library and features available on modern smartphones.

Connectivity

The original iPhone supported EDGE for data connectivity, which is significantly slower than even basic internet speeds today. Wi-Fi connectivity was limited to the 802.11b standard, offering very slow browsing and download speeds compared to modern Wi-Fi protocols.

Sound

The original iPhone featured a single bottom-firing speaker. The sound quality is adequate for casual listening, but it lacks stereo separation and depth compared to the dual speaker setups found in most modern smartphones.

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