iPhone — Cases, Tempered Glass & Spare Parts from 5s to 16 Pro Max (Lightning & USB-C)

From the 4-inch SE to the 6.9-inch Pro Max — 40+ iPhones in 13 years. Quick orientation by generation:

• iPhone 16 / 16 Pro / Pro Max / Plus / 16e (2024-2025) — USB-C, Apple Intelligence, Camera Control. 16 Pro Max / 16 Pro / 16 Plus / 16 / 16e
• iPhone 15 family (2023) — first USB-C iPhone. 15 Pro Max / 15 Pro / 15 Plus / 15
• iPhone 14 family (2022) — Dynamic Island debut (14 Pro). 14 Pro Max / 14 Pro / 14 Plus / 14
• iPhone 13 / 12 family — first MagSafe (12), last Mini generation (13 Mini). 13 Pro Max / 13 Pro / 13 / 13 Mini / 12 Pro Max / 12 Pro / 12 / 12 Mini
• iPhone 11 / X family — Face ID + notch, NO MagSafe (Qi only). 11 Pro Max / 11 Pro / 11 / Xs Max / Xs / XR / X
• SE line (Touch ID) — home-button classics. SE 2022 / SE 2020 / SE 2016
• iPhone 8 / 7 / 6s / 6 / 5 — Lightning era, Touch ID. 8 Plus / 8 / 7 Plus / 7 / 6S Plus / 6S / 6 Plus / 6 / 5S / 5C / 5

The most important spec shifts:

• Connector — Lightning on every iPhone up to 14 Pro Max, USB-C from iPhone 15 onwards. The iPhone 5 was the first Lightning iPhone in 2012.
• MagSafe — only from iPhone 12. iPhone 11/Xs/X/SE have Qi wireless only or no wireless charging at all (iPhone 7 = no Qi).
• ProMotion 120 Hz — exclusive to the Pro line from iPhone 13 Pro (Pro/Pro Max). Standard models stay at 60 Hz.
• Dynamic Island — debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro (2022), now on every model since the 15.
• Face ID vs Touch ID — Face ID from iPhone X (2017), Touch ID on the SE line and 8 or older.
• Chip generations — A7 (5s) to A18 Pro (16 Pro). Apple Intelligence runs only from A17 Pro (15 Pro) / A18.
• Display sizes — 4.7" (SE 2020/2022) to 6.9" (16 Pro Max).

Three key compatibility axes:

• Charging cable — Lightning for iPhone 5 to 14 Pro Max, USB-C from iPhone 15. Third-party MFi cables are cheaper and CE-certified.
• MagSafe cases + MagSafe charger — only iPhone 12 and newer. Non-MagSafe cases work on MagSafe iPhones but weaken magnetic grip.
• Qi wireless — from iPhone 8 (no iPhone 7 or older). Apple combined Qi with MagSafe from the 12.
• Tempered glass — model-specific because camera cut-outs change each generation. Easy-apply frame reduces dust risk.

For cyclists we recommend a MagSafe mount with crossbody strap. Car commuters reach for the magnetic car mount with MagSafe charging. Business users go for a leather wallet with card slots. Travellers choose hardshells with lanyard and passport pocket. Families combine a clear MagSafe case plus tempered glass. Outdoor sport users go for drop-rated cases up to 5 m. Sustainable options: cases from bio-based TPU, recycled PC and compostable hemp are available. Lanyard and crossbody cases with adjustable strap are ideal for festivals and hands-free use.

In our stores in Basel, Aarau and Olten we repair every iPhone — display, battery, charging port, back cover, rear camera. A full display repair typically runs CHF 200–400 depending on model and display type (LCD on older models, OLED from the X). Original Apple parts or Pingke/ZY Incell alternatives are 30–50% cheaper than a refurbished replacement device. Battery swap under CHF 100 for most models. All spare parts are MFi/CE/TÜV-compliant.

Shipped from our Basel warehouse — A-mail in 1-2 working days nationwide, express next working day or free pickup in Basel, Aarau or Olten via click & collect. 2-year Swiss warranty on all parts, 14-day return policy. We are also happy to advise you in person in one of our stores — repairs, protection solutions and warranty handling from a single source.