iPhone 17 set to break a record no flagship has touched in 15 years
When Apple released the iPhone 17 last September, the timer started for the new flagship model breaking a record set 15 years ago. The record takes more than a year to break, but based on current rumors, the iPhone 17 will be the first to steal the crown.
Apple's iPhone 17 is poised to break a record that has remained untouched for 15 years. The iPhone 4, released in June 2010, held the title of Apple's top iPhone for nearly 16 months, from October 2010 to February 2012. The record's streak was broken when Apple shifted its flagship launch cycle from summer to fall, resulting in the iPhone 4S being introduced as a near-identical model to the iPhone 4.
Despite various release moments and delays, no iPhone has matched the iPhone 4's record. The iPhone 11 Pro came closest, holding its position for 13 months after the iPhone 12 launch was delayed due to the pandemic. However, the iPhone 17 is expected to outlast the iPhone 4's record, sitting atop Apple's mainline lineup for approximately 18 months.
The Pro line, alongside a potential first-ever folding iPhone, will continue the iPhone 17 to iPhone 18 cycle. While the smallest gap between iPhone upgrades may be surprising, the iPhone 17 is still on track to claim the crown for the longest stretch between standard flagship replacements, despite being announced in September 2017.
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