Apple’s latest significant iPhone software update has arrived: iOS 26, which was launched today, but not all iPhone models are able to run the new software. Below is a list of iPhone models that do (and do not) support iOS 26.
### Three iPhone Models Excluded from iOS 26 Support
Each year when Apple unveils major software editions, there’s always a possibility that older hardware versions won’t be included. Last autumn, iOS 18 was compatible with all the iPhones that could handle iOS 17. However, this year, there is a shift in model compatibility with iOS 26.
iOS 26 **does not** support:
– iPhone XS
– iPhone XS Max
– iPhone XR
These three models were compatible with iOS 18, but Apple has excluded them this year in iOS 26.
### All iPhones Supporting iOS 26
Here’s the complete roster of iPhones that **do** 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 gen and later)
It’s important to highlight that even if a model is technically capable of running iOS 26, it may not receive all of its features. For instance, there are 20+ new Apple Intelligence functionalities in iOS 26 that are restricted to newer iPhones. To access those upgrades, you’ll need at least an iPhone 15 Pro or newer.
Will iOS 26 encourage you to upgrade to a compatible model? Share your thoughts in the comments.
