The iPhone 9 was never released.
Instead of releasing an iPhone 9, Apple followed the iPhone 8 with the iPhone X (iPhone 10) in 2017. This was done to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the original iPhone's release. Skipping the "9" allowed Apple to signify a significant leap in design and technology with the iPhone X.
Here's a breakdown:
- iPhone 8: Released in 2017.
- iPhone X (iPhone 10): Released in 2017. Apple skipped the iPhone 9.
- Reasons for skipping "9": Tenth anniversary of the iPhone, and a desire to signify a major design and technological shift.
Therefore, there is no iPhone model officially called the "iPhone 9".
