Apple Updated Vintage Models List: What It Means for You

by Emily Clarke May 22, 2025

Apple has just updated its official list of vintage and obsolete products, and two familiar iPhone models have made the transition to "vintage" status. As of this week, the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 (64GB, 256GB) are now officially classified as vintage, joining a growing list of older Apple devices with increasingly limited support.

What Does “Vintage” Mean?

According to Apple’s support policy, a device is considered vintage when it has not been sold for more than five years but less than seven. While Apple retail stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASPs) can still offer repairs for vintage products, service is contingent on parts availability, and that supply isn’t guaranteed.

This means if you're using a vintage iPhone and something goes wrong, you might not be able to get it fixed if the necessary components aren't in stock.

Which iPhone Models Were Affected?

Here are the key changes to the vintage list:

iPhone 7 Plus (all models)
iPhone 8 (64GB and 256GB models)

Note: The 128GB iPhone 8 model has not been classified as vintage yet, as it remained on sale longer.

iPhone 8 (PRODUCT)RED models were already on the vintage list, and now the more common color variants are catching up.

Interestingly, the iPhone 8 Plus (other than the PRODUCT(RED) version) is not yet vintage, so users of that model may still have a little more time before repair restrictions increase.

Also Going Obsolete: iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 2

In addition to changes on the vintage list, Apple has moved the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 2 to the obsolete category. Once a device is obsolete (seven years post-discontinuation), Apple no longer provides repairs or service, even if parts are available. This marks the official end of hardware support for these aging iPads.

Quick Reference: Current Vintage iPhones

Here’s a look at iPhones currently on Apple’s vintage list:

iPhone 4 (8GB)
iPhone 5
iPhone 6s (16GB, 64GB, 128GB)
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone SE
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8 (64GB, 256GB)
iPhone 8 (PRODUCT)RED™
iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED™
iPhone X
iPhone XS Max

What Should You Do If You Own One of These Devices?

If you're still using one of these vintage iPhones or obsolete iPads:

Back up your data regularly in case you need to upgrade suddenly.
Check for repair options soon — if you’re experiencing issues, now is the time to act before part availability dries up.
Consider upgrading to a newer iPhone model for continued iOS updates, better performance, and long-term support.