After a few months of Apple released the first iOS 26 Developer Beta, the final version of iOS 26 was released in September 2025. Some old iPhone versions won't support iOS 26. Read this article and check the iOS 26 supported iPhones and those not supported.

Part 1. iOS 26 Supported iPhones

Here is the iOS 26-supported iPhone list. Generally, iOS 26 supports iPhones that are equipped with the A13 Bionic chip. This is because older iPhone models lack modern chips and can't support the standard system running and its functions.

• iPhone 16 Pro Max (Apple A18 Pro chip) [2024] *
• iPhone 16 Pro ( Apple A18 Pro chip) [2024] *
• iPhone 16 Plus (Apple A18 chip) [2024] *
• iPhone 16 (Apple A18 chip) [2024] *
• iPhone 16e (Apple A18 chip) [2024] *
• iPhone 15 Pro Max (Apple A17 Pro chip) [2023] *
• iPhone 15 Pro (Apple A17 Pro chip) [2023] *
• iPhone 15 Plus (Apple A16 Bionic chip) [2023]
• iPhone 15 (Apple A16 Bionic chip) [2023]
• iPhone 14 Pro Max (Apple A16 Bionic chip) [2022]
• iPhone 14 Pro (Apple A16 Bionic chip) [2022]
• iPhone 14 Plus (Apple A15 Bionic chip, enhanced version) [2022]
• iPhone 14 (Apple A15 Bionic chip, enhanced version) [2022]
• iPhone 13 Pro Max (Apple A15 Bionic chip) [2021]
• iPhone 13 Pro (Apple A15 Bionic chip) [2021]
• iPhone 13 mini (Apple A15 Bionic chip) [2021]
• iPhone 13 (Apple A15 Bionic chip) [2021]
• iPhone 12 Pro Max (Apple A14 Bionic chip) [2020]
• iPhone 12 Pro (Apple A14 Bionic chip) [2020]
• iPhone 12 mini (Apple A14 Bionic chip) [2020]
• iPhone 12 (Apple A14 Bionic chip) [2020]
• iPhone 11 Pro Max (Apple A13 Bionic chip) [2019]
• iPhone 11 Pro (Apple A13 Bionic chip) [2019]
• iPhone 11 (Apple A13 Bionic chip) [2019]
• iPhone SE (4th gen, Apple A16 Bionic chip) [2024]
• iPhone SE (3rd gen, Apple A15 Bionic chip) [2022]
• iPhone SE (2nd gen, Apple A13 Bionic chip) [2020]

Part 2. iPhones Won't Support iOS 26

Here are the iPhones that won't support iOS 26:

• iPhone XS Max (Apple A12 Bionic chip) [2018]
• iPhone XS (Apple A12 Bionic chip) [2018]
• iPhone XR (Apple A12 Bionic chip) [2018]
• These three models will at most support iOS 18 because they are equipped with the Apple A12 chip, but the lowest standard to support iOS 26 is equipped with the Apple A13 chip.

Part 3. iPadOS 26 Supported iPads

Accordingly, not all iPads support iPadOS 26 because of the chips. All iPads equipped with the A12 chip or higher or the M series chip support iPadOS 26.

• iPad (11th gen, Apple A16 chip) [2025]
• 13-inch iPad Air (M3) [2025]
• 11-inch iPad Air (M3) [2025]
• iPad mini (7th gen, A17 Pro chip) [2024]
• 13-inch iPad Air (M2) [2024]
• 11-inch iPad Air (M2) [2024]
• 11-inch iPad Pro (M4) [2024]
• 13-inch iPad Pro (M4) [2024]
• iPad Air (5th gen, M1 chip) [2022]
• iPad (10th gen, Apple A14 chip) [2022]
• 11-inch iPad Pro (4th gen, M2) [2022]
• 12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th gen, M2) [2022]
• iPad (9th gen, Apple A13 chip) [2021]
• iPad mini (6th gen, Apple A15) [2021]
• 11-inch iPad Pro (3rd gen, M1) [2021]
• 12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th gen, M1) [2021]
• iPad (8th gen, Apple A12 chip) [2020]
• iPad Air (4th gen, Apple A14 chip) [2020]
• 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd gen, Apple A12Z) [2020]
• 12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th gen, Apple A12Z) [2020]
• iPad Air (3rd gen, Apple A12 chip) [2019]
• iPad mini (5th gen, Apple A12) [2019]
• 11-inch iPad Pro (1st gen, Apple A12X) [2018]
• 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd gen, Apple A12X) [2018]

Part 4. iPad Won't Support iPadOS 26

There is only one iPad model that is dropped off by iPadOS 26 and will at most support iPadOS 18 because it is equipped with the Apple A10 chip, which can't support iPadOS 26.

iPad (7th gen, Apple A10 chip) [2019]

Part 5. Should I Update to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

Now we have learned about the iOS 26-supported device. However, deciding whether to upgrade to iOS 26 based solely on device compatibility feels a bit rushed. Even some old models support iOS 26, but they can't perform well because of inadequate RAM and SoC ability.

Therefore, we recommend all * marked models we listed formerly update to iOS 26 and enjoy full iOS 26 features like Apple Intelligence. Not * marked models won't support Apple Intelligence and some other functions.

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