Apple lists iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 as obsolete devices

Apple adds iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 to the obsolete devices list

That means repairs are likely to be difficult

Apple has placed the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 on its list of obsolete devices. In practice, this means the company will only service these handsets for as long as it still has the necessary spare parts in stock.

What Apple’s “vintage” and “obsolete” statuses mean

Apple typically marks a product as vintage once five years have passed since it was last available for sale. Devices are considered obsolete after seven years, although these timeframes can sometimes vary.

iPhone 5 and the Lightning connector in 2026

It is also worth noting that the iPhone 5 was Apple’s first smartphone to use the Lightning connector. So, in 2026, the first device with this port has now moved into obsolete status.