Apple has published the official list of iPhones compatible with iOS 27, the company's latest major software update announced at WWDC 2026. The update is coming this fall as a free download, and developer betas are already available.
The cut-off is unchanged from iOS 26 — no additional models have been dropped this cycle.
Every iPhone That Supports iOS 27
iOS 27 is compatible with iPhone 11 and later, along with iPhone SE from the 2nd generation onward. Here is the complete list, as confirmed by Apple.
Which iPhones Are Not Supported?
Any iPhone that could not run iOS 26 will not support iOS 27 either. That means the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and all earlier models are out.
Apple Intelligence Compatibility
Getting iOS 27 and getting Apple Intelligence are two different things. The update installs on all the iPhones listed above, but AI features require more capable hardware.
Standard Apple Intelligence features need at least an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model. The more advanced on-device AI capabilities — including the full Siri AI feature set — require an iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, or iPhone Air. Older compatible iPhones can still access some AI features through Apple's Private Cloud Compute, but full on-device processing is limited to recent hardware.
When Does iOS 27 Release?
iOS 27 arrives this fall as a free software update. Apple has seeded the first developer beta, with additional betas expected over the coming months before the public launch.
FAQs
Which is the oldest iPhone that supports iOS 27?
iOS 27 supports the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE 2nd generation as the oldest compatible models. Any iPhone older than these will not receive the update.
Does the iPhone SE support iOS 27?
Yes. The iPhone SE 2nd generation (2020) and iPhone SE 3rd generation (2022) are both on Apple's official iOS 27 compatibility list.
Do all iOS 27 iPhones get Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence requires at least an iPhone 15 Pro or any iPhone 16 model. The most advanced on-device AI features need an iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, or iPhone Air.
Is iOS 27 a free update?
Yes, iOS 27 will be available as a free software update this fall for all compatible iPhones.
