iPhone compatibility with iOS 26: Check if your device made the cut. Here's the comprehensive list.
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The long-awaited iOS 26 has officially been unveiled during WWDC 2025's keynote! 🌟
This massive upgrade boasts an entirely reimagined look and a treasure trove of features and improvements, making it the most significant iOS update in a while. As we wait for its official release (expected in September), let's take a look at the devices that will be able to handle this beast of an upgrade:
Here's the rundown of devices:
- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2020), and iPhone SE (2022).
If you own any of these bad boys, you'll surely be getting the chance to experience iOS 26 magic very soon! 🤩
Of course, the upcoming iPhone 17 series (you heard it!) will also be fully compatible with iOS 26, and it's reasonable to assume that these devices will ship with the brand new software.
Unfortunately, there are some devices that will not be able to keep up with iOS 26:
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
We hate to break it to you, but these babies are getting the boot as iOS 26 ends major software support for these precious devices25. Buckle up for one last software ride with iOS 18. 😢
Stay tuned for more exciting news surrounding the iPhone 17 series, and check out our reviews on the iPhone 16 Pro and the best iPhones in the game right now! 🎉
Here are the gadgets that will get to enjoy the iOS 26 software magic: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2020), and iPhone SE (2022).
Smartphones like the iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR will not be compatible with the iOS 26 technology upgrade.
