According to MacRumors, Apple has labelled the first-generation iPhone SE as a ‘vintage’ product. When a product has not been sold for more than five years but less than seven years, it is labelled as vintage by the tech giant. This iPhone SE model was released in 2016 and remained on the market until 2018. It has already been five years since its last sale, making it eligible for vintage status. Because the original iPhone SE is now deemed antique, Apple and its authorized service providers are not required to fix it. If components are available, Apple will provide repairs. Users can also go to independent repair companies that are not affiliated with Apple, however, parts and repairs may be limited due to availability.
The first iPhone SE gained popularity due to its small size and 4-inch IPS Retina HD display
Apple, on the other hand, considers a product obsolete if it has not been sold for more than seven years, and all hardware services for such devices are discontinued. The first iPhone SE gained popularity due to its small size and 4-inch IPS Retina HD display. It has the same internals as the iPhone 6S but is less expensive. The smartphone included a dual-core Apple A9 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 12MP primary camera capable of capturing 4K video, and TouchID for simple biometric login. Apple has subsequently released three more iPhone SE models, the most recent being the iPhone SE 3 in March 2022.
The iPhone 4 (8GB), iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s (32GB), and iPhone 6s Plus (32GB) are all considered vintage. Apple has also designated the second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro as vintage, as have the limited-edition Mickey Solo3 Wireless headphones. The Powerbeats 2 and Solo2 Wireless headphones are no longer available.