Re: iPhone model mumber vs. iOS version #

Cameo <cameo@unreal.invalid> wrote:

 
Why are iOS major versions two whole numbers ahead of the iPhone’s model
numbers, considering that both numbers are incremented at the same time of
the year when the new phone model comes out? Why not just keep both numbers
the same?

It wouldn't make sense as iOS supports several models at a time and would
only match the newest model for one year.