At the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2025, Apple recently unveiled the iOS 26 and iPad OS 26 updates. They also showcased all the exciting features that fans can expect from the software updates. As a result, fans are wondering which iPhones will support iOS 26 and its dazzling new features. Apple has established a pattern of dropping support for older iPhone models via its consistent release of new system software updates every year.
So, which iPhones will support iOS 26 and its beta version? Here is the list of iPhones supporting iOS 26 explored.
Here are all the iPhones that support iOS 26
The following iPhones will be supporting iOS 26 and its beta versions:
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 16e
Thus, those still using the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max models will be missing out on the upcoming iOS 26 update. As such, they will need to upgrade to iPhone 11 or subsequent models if they wish to enjoy everything iOS 26 has to offer.
Meanwhile, iPad OS 26 will be available on the following iPad models:
- iPad
- 11th generation, Apple A16
- 10th generation, Apple A14
- 9th generation, Apple A13
- 8th generation, Apple A12
- iPad Air
- 13-inch (M3)
- 11-inch (M3)
- 13-inch (M2)
- 11-inch (M2)
- 5th generation (M1)
- 4th generation (Apple A14)
- 3rd generation (Apple A12)
- iPad Mini
- 7th generation (A17)
- 6th generation (A15)
- 5th generation (A12)
- iPad Pro
- 11-inch M4
- 11-inch 4th generation M2
- 11-inch 3rd generation M1
- 11-inch 2nd generation Apple A12Z
- 11-inch 1st generation Apple A12X
- 13-inch (M4)
- 12.9 inch 6th generation M2
- 12.9 inch 5th generation M1
- 12.9 inch 4th generation Apple A12Z
- 12.9 inch 3rd generation Apple A12X
If you are unsure about your iPhone or iPad’s model and want to see if it’s eligible for the iOS 26 and iPad OS 26 updates, simply open your device, head to “Settings,” go to “General,” and click “About,” after which you can find information about your device’s model.
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon.
