Question 1

Why did Ruslan Tulupov make a video about old iPhone boxes?

Accepted Answer

I made it because I was cleaning out a closet and realized these boxes are basically a timeline of my life. This isn’t about consumerism or specs—it’s about memories, shared experiences, and that 90s-kid nostalgia. I also wanted an “archive” video for my son and future kids to watch someday.

Question 2

What was the last Steve Jobs iPhone mentioned in the video?

Accepted Answer

The first box I pulled was the iPhone 4S, and I call it the last Steve Jobs iPhone. I remember being a freshman in college when it came out. Back then the box was thick and you had all the accessories packed in.

Question 3

Which iPhone was the first Lightning iPhone in Ruslan’s collection?

Accepted Answer

That was the iPhone 5. It was the first Lightning phone, and honestly it just fit in your hand so nicely compared to the huge Plus and Pro Max phones later on. It’s one of those designs that still feels “right.”

Question 4

When did iPhone boxes start getting thinner?

Accepted Answer

You can literally see the progression as I go through them—the older boxes were chunky because they included more stuff. By the time you get into the later models like the iPhone 12 era, the packaging is noticeably thinner. That shift lines up with Apple removing more accessories over the years.

Question 5

Did older iPhones really come with headphones and adapters?

Accepted Answer

Yep—some of these boxes had EarPods, and at one point you’d also get the Lightning-to-headphone jack adapter. I even mention having brand-new, never-used Lightning headphones and adapters sitting in the box. With everything moving to USB-C now, they’re basically time capsules unless you adapt backwards.

Question 6

What iPhone colors does Ruslan mention in the video?

Accepted Answer

I call out a few memorable ones: Sierra Blue on the 13 Pro Max, gold on the 14 Pro, and that special green on the 11 Pro Max. Those colors are tied to specific years and memories for me, which is kind of the whole point of the video. The boxes aren’t just packaging—they’re markers.

Question 7

What’s the story with the iPhone 11 Pro Max in this video?

Accepted Answer

I talk about the 11 Pro Max being a really good year, and I actually bought it three times—different colors and for different family members. It was thicker than the XS Max and had a bigger battery, which made people happy. It’s one of those models I remember as a genuinely solid upgrade.

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