iOS 27 Compatible Devices: Which iPhones Get the Update

Apple’s iOS 27 list starts with iPhone 11 and iPhone SE 2nd generation. No iPhone that ran iOS 26 is dropped, but installing the OS doesn’t guarantee every hardware-dependent feature.

Revalidated August 23, 2026: This article reflects Apple’s current iOS 27 compatibility list and feature-availability notes.

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#iOS 27 Compatible iPhone List

Apple’s official compatibility page lists every iPhone that runs iOS 27, from iPhone 11 up to the iPhone 17 lineup.

iPhone Model	iOS 27 Support	Apple Intelligence eligibility
iPhone 17 Pro Max, 17 Pro, Air, 17, and 17e	Yes ✓	Eligible*
iPhone 16 Pro Max, 16 Pro, 16 Plus, 16, and 16e	Yes ✓	Eligible*
iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max	Yes ✓	Eligible*
iPhone 15 and 15 Plus	Yes ✓	Not eligible
iPhone 14 series	Yes ✓	Not eligible
iPhone 13 series	Yes ✓	Not eligible
iPhone 12 series	Yes ✓	Not eligible
iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max	Yes ✓	Not eligible
iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)	Yes ✓	Not eligible

*Eligibility still varies by feature, language, and region.

According to Apple’s iOS compatibility page, the A13 Bionic floor carries over unchanged from iOS 26. The iPhone 11 launched with iOS 13 and remains on Apple’s iOS 27 list.

That continued support lines up with Apple keeping the A13 floor steady into iOS 27.

Apple Intelligence requirements add a second hardware layer. According to Apple’s iOS 27 compatibility notes, Apple Intelligence is available for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, plus every iPhone 16 model and later. The same notes warn that availability can vary by feature, language, region, and software version.

#iPhones Dropped Before iOS 27

No iPhone that ran iOS 26 loses support in iOS 27. The device list is identical year over year.

iPhone Model	Chip	Last iOS
iPhone XS, XS Max	A12 Bionic	iOS 18 (final)
iPhone XR	A12 Bionic	iOS 18 (final)
iPhone X, 8, 8 Plus	A11 Bionic	iOS 16 (final)

The phones people often expect to be cut, iPhone XS and XR, already lost support when iOS 26 raised the floor to A13 Bionic in 2025. Those A12 models top out at iOS 18. Because iOS 27 holds the same A13 line, there was nothing new to drop.

Missing iOS 27 does not automatically mean those phones have stopped receiving every security fix. According to Apple’s current security releases list, an iOS 18 update remains available for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. That is evidence for those named A12 models today, not a promise that every device receives patches for a fixed number of years.

That cutoff is about long-term support and feature requirements, not a claim that every A12 phone suddenly became unusable.

#iOS 27 on iPhone 11 vs. iPhone 15 Pro: Feature Differences

Getting iOS 27 installed and getting the full feature set are two separate things. The split is straightforward.

Core iOS 27 support (every compatible model): Each phone in Apple’s list can install the operating system and receive the features Apple makes available to that hardware. Camera capabilities, on-device processing, radio features, and other device-dependent functions can still differ by model.

Apple Intelligence eligibility: Apple currently names iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models and later. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus can run iOS 27 but aren’t on that Apple Intelligence list.

For the full breakdown of which AI features require which hardware, see our iOS 27 AI features guide.

#What iPhone 11 Users Should Know

Good news first: your iPhone 11 gets iOS 27. Here is what to weigh.

You get the core OS, not identical features. iPhone 11 can install iOS 27, but Apple Intelligence isn’t available and other hardware-dependent capabilities can differ from newer phones.

Performance is the real question. A six-year-old A13 chip can feel slower under the newest OS.

Check the exact model before upgrading for Apple Intelligence. Apple’s current list starts with iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, then includes every iPhone 16 model and later. Check the feature footnotes as well as the phone name before buying.

For more on where Apple drew its line last year, the iOS 26 supported devices guide covers the A13 floor and what security support looks like after major updates stop.

If you’re deciding whether to try the pre-release build, our iOS 27 beta guide walks through the risks and how to install it safely on a secondary device.

#When Can I Install iOS 27?

Apple confirmed the compatibility list at its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8, and the developer beta dropped the same day.

June 8, 2026: Apple previewed iOS 27 at WWDC and published the official compatibility list.

During beta testing: Apple offers pre-release software through its developer and public beta programs. Beta availability is separate from the final public release.

Fall 2026: Apple’s official iOS 27 page says the finished update is coming this fall. Apple has not posted an exact public-release date there. When it becomes available, compatible devices can check Settings > General > Software Update. Our iOS 27 release date guide separates confirmed dates from forecasts.

#Will iPhone 11 Get Apple Intelligence on iOS 27?

No. Apple’s iOS 27 compatibility notes don’t include iPhone 11 in the Apple Intelligence device list.

That doesn’t mean every non-AI feature is identical across models. Apple can limit a camera, connectivity, or on-device feature to hardware that supports it. Use the footnotes on Apple’s iOS 27 page for model-specific limits, and see our iOS 27 new features overview for the broader release.

#Bottom Line

iOS 27 supports Apple’s listed models from iPhone 11 and iPhone SE 2nd generation through the current iPhone 17 lineup. The iPhone XS and XR remain on iOS 18. For Apple Intelligence, check for iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, or an iPhone 16 model or later, and then read the feature-specific limits.

Apple confirmed the official list at its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8.

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