Retro tech wallpapers for iPhone

Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with these retro tech wallpapers for iPhone, inspired by classic gadgets like Game Boy and other handheld gaming devices.

The wallpapers here are more than just backdrops for your iPhone’s Lock Screen and Home Screen; they are also conversation starters and make your device stand out from the rest.

This collection of 11 retro tech wallpapers is crafted by @Papers_app, who regularly posts awesome backgrounds to their million-plus followers on X. These wallpapers are created carefully with the right colors and elements to celebrate the design language of classic gadgets.

Download retro tech wallpapers for iPhone

All the retro tech wallpapers below have a display area at the top, where the digital clock of your iPhone Lock Screen will fit in nicely. You can also hide the flashlight and camera icons for a cleaner look.

And if you use these on the Home Screen, consider shifting the app icons toward the top so the unique design elements of these vintage-inspired wallpapers shine through without interference. You can even create a blank Home Screen with no app icons, allowing the retro wallpaper to take center stage.

Game Boy-inspired wallpapers for iPhone

The wallpapers embedded below come in different screen colors, and they pay tribute not only to the original Game Boy console, released with a monochrome display, but also to the Game Boy Color, which arrived nearly a decade later. All told, Nintendo sold a whopping 118 million Game Boys, turning it into one of the most popular gaming devices of all time.

To get more wallpapers and app icons, consider checking out @Papers_app’s Bento.me page, featuring several useful links in one spot.

Also, go through our collection of video game wallpapers, and follow us on X to get notified of new wallpaper posts and Apple news and tutorials.