iOS 26 supports iPhones starting from the iPhone 11 series and newer models equipped with the A13 Bionic chip or better.

Supported Models

These iPhones can install iOS 26, released in September 2025 with its striking "Liquid Glass" redesign and Apple Intelligence upgrades like Live Translation and polls in Messages.

Model Line| Specific Devices
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iPhone 17 series| iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air 39
iPhone 16 series| iPhone 16e, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max 39
iPhone 15 series| iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max 35
iPhone 14 series| iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max 35
iPhone 13 series| iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max 35
iPhone 12 series| iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max 35
iPhone 11 series| iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max 13
iPhone SE| 2nd generation and later 35

Dropped Models

iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR no longer qualify, a shift from iOS 18 support—users on these must upgrade for the update. This cutoff ensures performance for new AI features, though not all get every perk (e.g., advanced Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro+).

Trending Chatter

Forums buzz with relief for iPhone 11 owners still in the game, but frustration from XR holdouts eyeing iPhone 16 deals amid holiday sales. One user raved about Hold Assist on iPhone 13, while others gripe about the list's logic.

"What in the world were you thinking when you printed that list... I know I have OCD, but I could not see ANY logic"

Check Settings > General > Software Update post-September 15, 2025 rollout.

TL;DR: iPhone 11+ and SE (2nd gen+) get iOS 26; XS/XR era ends—upgrade if needed.

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