What's special about iOS 26? The most detailed list of compatible iPhones

VHO - Not only does iOS 26 bring higher performance and security, it also integrates many modern AI features. See which iPhones are and are not upgraded.

Apple has officially released iOS 26 – the next major software update for the iPhone. As usual, not all devices will have the chance to experience the new operating system, as some older models have been removed from the support list.

Three iPhone models officially "say goodbye" to iOS 26

While last year's iOS 18 still supported all devices running iOS 17, Apple has narrowed the compatibility range with iOS 26. The following three iPhone models will not be able to upgrade:

iPhone XS

iPhone XS Max

iPhone XR

This means that, after many years of companionship, these devices have officially stopped at iOS 18 and cannot experience new improvements from Apple.

List of iPhones supported iOS 26

Compatible iPhone models with iOS 26 range from the iPhone 11 series to the newly launched iPhone 17, along with the second-generation SE and later. Specifically:

iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 16e, iPhone 16/16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro/16 Pro Max

iPhone 15/15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro/15 Pro Max

iPhone 14/14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro/14 Pro Max

iPhone 13/13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro/13 Pro Max

iPhone 12/12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro/12 Pro Max

iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max

iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)

Thus, users still have many device options to experience the new update.

Not all devices have all the new features

It's worth noting that even if they're on the supported list, not all iPhone models will get the full features of iOS 26. More than 20 new Apple Intelligence features — including many advanced AI tools — are only available on iPhone 15 Pro and later.

This shows that Apple continues to maintain its strategy of encouraging users to upgrade to newer devices, to be able to take full advantage of hardware and software power.

Should I upgrade?

With three older models being removed from the update ecosystem, iOS 26 is both a big step forward in terms of features and a signal to users to upgrade their devices. If you own an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, the iOS 26 experience will be more comprehensive thanks to the full integration of Apple Intelligence.

For those using older iPhone models, iOS 26 still brings significant performance and security improvements, but won't be able to fully exploit the new AI features.

According to 9to5mac

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