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Apple\u2019s next major iPhone software update is here: iOS 26 released today<\/a>, but not every iPhone is compatible with the new software. Here are the iPhone models that do (and don\u2019t) support iOS 26.<\/p>\n Three iPhone models miss out on iOS 26 support<\/p>\n Every year when Apple releases major new software versions, there\u2019s always a chance that older hardware models won\u2019t be supported.<\/p>\n Last fall, iOS 18 was supported by all the same iPhones that could run iOS 17. But this year, there\u2019s a change to model compatibility with iOS 26.<\/p>\n iOS 26 is not supported by:<\/p>\n iPhone XS<\/p>\n iPhone XS Max<\/p>\n iPhone XR<\/p>\n These three models are supported by iOS 18, but Apple has dropped them this year in iOS 26.<\/p>\n All iPhones compatible with iOS 26<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the full list of iPhones that do support iOS 26:<\/p>\n iPhone 17<\/p>\n iPhone Air<\/p>\n iPhone 17 Pro<\/p>\n iPhone 17 Pro Max<\/p>\n iPhone 16e<\/p>\n iPhone 16 and 16 Plus<\/p>\n iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max<\/p>\n iPhone 15 and 15 Plus<\/p>\n iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max<\/p>\n iPhone 14 and 14 Plus<\/p>\n iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max<\/p>\n iPhone 13 and 13 mini<\/p>\n iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max<\/p>\n iPhone 12 and 12 mini<\/p>\n iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max<\/p>\n iPhone 11<\/p>\n iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max<\/p>\n iPhone SE (2nd gen and newer)<\/p>\n It\u2019s worth noting that even if a model technically can run iOS 26, it won\u2019t necessarily get all of its features.<\/p>\n For example, there are 20+ new Apple Intelligence features<\/a> in iOS 26 that are exclusive to newer iPhones. You\u2019ll need at least an iPhone 15 Pro or newer for those improvements.<\/p>\n Is iOS 26 going to motivate you to upgrade to a compatible model? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n Best iPhone accessories<\/p>\n FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/iphone-17-lineup.jpg\")
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