Money Math

Every iPhone Since 2007 Cost $14,000 — or Could Be Worth $1.1M

March 13, 2026· 2 min read
Every iPhone Since 2007 Cost $14,000 — or Could Be Worth $1.1M

What if you'd invested in Apple stock instead of upgrading?

The Details

The 2007 original iPhone purchase alone would be worth $169,317 today — a 283x return. Apple stock has averaged 40.5% annual returns since the iPhone launch, making it one of history's greatest growth stories.

What this means for you

Retirement decisions compound — getting one of these details wrong can cost tens of thousands of dollars over a retirement. The good news: most of these mistakes are completely avoidable if you understand how the rule actually works.

Next step

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