Which iPhone models are supported by the new iOS 27 operating system?

Apple continues to support many older iPhone models.

At the Worldwide Developers Conference 2026 (WWDC 2026), Apple officially introduced iOS 27, the latest version of its operating system for iPhones.

According to Apple's release roadmap, a developer beta was made available shortly after the event. The public beta is expected to be released in late summer this year, before the official version reaches global users in the fall of 2026.

The most notable aspect of iOS 27 is that Apple hasn't removed any iPhone models from the compatibility list. This means all devices currently supporting iOS 26 will continue to be upgraded to the new version.

This is a rare year where Apple has maintained its support list intact, allowing many users of older iPhone models to continue experiencing new features and receiving important security updates.

List of iPhones compatible with iOS 27

According to Apple, iOS 27 will support the following devices:

iPhone SE series

iPhone SE (2nd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone 11 series

iPhone 11

iPhone 11 Pro

iPhone 11 Pro Max

iPhone 12 series

iPhone 12 mini

iPhone 12

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 13 series

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13

iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro Max

iPhone 14 series

iPhone 14

iPhone 14 Plus

iPhone 14 Pro

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 15 series

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 16 series

iPhone 16e

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 17 series

iPhone 17e

iPhone 17

Air iPhone

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Therefore, models released in 2019, such as the iPhone 11, will continue to receive operating system updates for at least another year.

Apple has long been praised for its software support policies that extend much longer than many of its competitors in the smartphone market.

Launched in September 2019, the iPhone 11 series is now seven years old but is still eligible for an upgrade to iOS 27.

This helps users extend the lifespan of their devices, while continuing to receive security patches and performance improvements without having to upgrade their hardware too soon.

Not all iOS 27 features are available on all devices.

Although iOS 27 supports many different generations of iPhones, that doesn't mean every new feature works on all models.

In recent years, Apple has increasingly integrated its Apple Intelligence features with devices that have more powerful processors and larger storage capacities.

Therefore, some advanced AI features in iOS 27 may only appear on newer iPhone models, while older devices will still receive the operating system update but may not have full support for all features.

This is a familiar strategy for Apple to leverage the power of new hardware while maintaining software support for older devices.

How to check if your iPhone is supported.

If you're unsure which iPhone model you're using, you can quickly check by going to: Settings → General → About.

Here, the device name and model details will be displayed, making it easy for users to determine if their iPhone is on the list of devices supported by iOS 27.

By continuing support for the iPhone 11 series, iOS 27 once again demonstrates Apple's commitment to extending product lifecycles while bringing new features and security updates to millions of users worldwide.