Is There a Yellow iPhone? | Models, Colors, and What to Expect

Yellow iPhones exist in Apple’s US lineup, but the newest ones are the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, introduced in 2023.

Apple announced yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus on March 7, 2023, with preorders starting March 10 and retail availability beginning March 14. A yellow iPhone 15 buyer today expects refurbished, discontinued, or remaining carrier inventory rather than a newly released flagship—a distinction that matters when hunting a specific finish.

This guide names every yellow model Apple has shipped, separates the current-generation answer from the older-hardware answer, and explains what a buyer can realistically expect to pay and find.

Which iPhone Models Came in Yellow?

Apple has offered yellow on six iPhone families, from the iPhone 5c through the iPhone 15 generation. The most recent are the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, both introduced in 2023. Before those, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus arrived in yellow in March 2023, roughly six months after launching in other colors. Older yellow models include the discontinued iPhone 11 and iPhone XR, plus the iPhone 5c, the first plastic-body iPhone with a yellow option.

Is Yellow Still Available on a New iPhone?

No—yellow is not a current-generation color. Apple’s comparison and model-identification pages list the newest iPhone families in other finishes, with no yellow option. The most recent yellow-capable models are the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus: Apple’s current model-identification page lists the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in black, blue, green, yellow, and pink, and the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in midnight, starlight, (PRODUCT)RED, blue, purple, and yellow. Apple’s iPhone model identification page confirms those lineups directly.

Apple’s refurbished store has listed a refurbished iPhone 15 Plus 128GB in yellow, unlocked, for $659.00. Inventory is limited and sells out quickly, so checking back regularly is part of the hunt. If you would rather compare yellow handsets side by side, a tested roundup of yellow cell phones can save a lot of tab-hopping.

What Does a Yellow iPhone Cost?

The $799 and $899 figures attached to the yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are launch prices from March 2023, not current resale values. Apple’s newsroom announcement put the iPhone 14 at $799 and the iPhone 14 Plus at $899 before trade-in, with Apple financing at $33.29 and $37.45 per month over 24 months respectively.

Current pricing depends entirely on condition and channel. A refurbished iPhone 15 Plus direct from Apple was listed at $659.00 for 128GB; third-party resale, carrier leftovers, and open-box inventory land elsewhere, and those numbers shift constantly.

Storage also moves the price. The iPhone 15 family shipped in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB, and higher capacities command more even on the used market—a 128GB yellow iPhone 15 Plus will almost always beat a 512GB example. Note that the yellow finish has no effect on software support; the model determines which iOS versions you can run, and Apple’s comparison pages spell out hardware differences between generations.

What to Check Before Buying a Yellow iPhone

A yellow finish identifies the exterior, not the condition or compatibility of the phone inside. A few checks catch most problems before money changes hands.

• Confirm the finish is real. A yellow case or skin does not make another model a yellow iPhone. Apple’s color names describe the device’s own exterior.
• Verify the model number. Apple’s model-identification page lists which colors shipped on which generation. Cross-check before assuming a color was offered.
• Check carrier status. Confirm the phone is unlocked and supports your intended US carrier, including whether it uses a physical SIM or eSIM.
• Ask about water resistance. Apple’s IP68 rating for the iPhone 14 line is a laboratory rating to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes, and resistance can drop after wear or repair.
• Expect the color to constrain stock. Yellow in a specific storage size may simply not exist near you, and waiting for one to surface is normal.

None of these checks take long. A five-minute verification saves a return shipment and a dispute.