Original 1st Generation Apple iPhone 16GB (2007)

Original 1st Generation Apple iPhone 16GB – Rent for Shoots & Set Design

Own a piece of history — even if just for a day. The original 1st Generation Apple iPhone (16GB) is one of the most culturally significant objects of the 21st century, and an extraordinary prop for any shoot or set design concept that calls for authentic tech heritage.

The Story Behind the Object

On 9 January 2007, Steve Jobs walked onto the stage at the Macworld Conference in San Francisco and announced that Apple was introducing "a widescreen iPod with touch controls, a revolutionary mobile phone, and a breakthrough internet communications device." The audience laughed when they realised he was describing a single product. That product was the iPhone — and it changed everything.

Designed by Jony Ive and his team at Apple, the original iPhone introduced the world to the full touchscreen smartphone, eliminating the physical keyboard and reimagining what a phone could be. It was named Time magazine’s Invention of the Year for 2007 and is widely regarded as one of the most important product designs in history. The 16GB model was the top-tier configuration at launch — a premium object for its time.

As a prop, the original iPhone reads instantly as a cultural artefact — a touchstone of the moment the modern world began. It is a rare, authentic piece that no replica can replicate.

Why Rent the Original 1st Gen iPhone?

• Genuine 1st generation iPhone — authentic 2007 provenance, not a replica
• One of the most iconic product designs in history — designed by Jony Ive, launched by Steve Jobs
• Perfect for tech heritage shoots, nostalgia campaigns, editorial still-life, and brand storytelling
• A powerful visual anchor for concepts around innovation, disruption, and the digital age
• Included in Props Package A (still-life & accessorising)
• Available for short-term and multi-day rentals across Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Delivery and collection available across the UAE. Contact us to check availability for your event date.