Apple has declared older products such as the iPhone 11 Pro and Apple Watch Series 5 as vintage, signaling that these devices have approximately two years remaining before official repair services are discontinued.
Apple has continuously updated its lists of Vintage and Obsolete products. The latest notable update is the addition of the iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5, and several other popular devices to the Vintage category, marking the start of the countdown toward ending hardware support in the near future.
Vintage status refers to products that have been discontinued for more than five years but less than seven. At this stage, users can still send their devices for repair and obtain genuine parts from Apple or authorized service centers, depending on the availability of stock parts.
Obsolete status applies to products discontinued for more than seven years. At this level, Apple ceases all hardware support and no longer manufactures replacement parts for repairs.
This announcement is particularly notable for the iPhone 11 Pro, which remains popular and can smoothly run the latest iOS 26. It is the oldest model still supporting the current iOS version in 2026.
However, entering the Vintage list means users have roughly two more years before this model becomes Obsolete, making it increasingly difficult to find genuine batteries or screens for repair.
Besides the iPhone 11 Pro, the newly vintage products also include:
Such status announcements do not mean the devices will stop working immediately; rather, they inform users that official repair opportunities are dwindling. If you still use these devices and plan to replace the battery or repair any part, now is the best time to act before parts become scarcer and the products become fully obsolete in about two years.