The next major iPhone software update is available from Apple: iOS 26 was released today, but not every iPhone is compatible with the new software. Below are the iPhone models that support (and don’t support) iOS 26.
Three iPhone models miss iOS 26 support
Every year when Apple releases new versions of major software, there is always a possibility that older hardware models will not be supported.
Last fall, iOS 18 was supported by all the same iPhones that could run iOS 17. But this year, there’s a change in model compatibility with iOS 26.
iOS 26 not so Supported by:
- iPhone
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone
These three models are supported by iOS 18, but Apple dropped them this year in iOS 26.
All iPhones are compatible with iOS 26
Here’s the complete list of iPhones that… He does Support iOS 26:
- iPhone 17
- iPhone Air
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16 and 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 and 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 and 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 and 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 and 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)
It is worth noting that even if the model can technically run iOS 26, it will not necessarily get all its features.
For example, there are more than 20 new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 26 that are exclusive to newer iPhones. You’ll need at least an iPhone 15 Pro or later to make these improvements.
Will iOS 26 motivate you to upgrade to a compatible model? Let us know in the comments.
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