After weeks of speculation and rumor, Apple’s WWDC 2025 event eventually took place with this year’s iPhone software preview. The new version, named after the iOS 26, provides other changes in existing apps, as well as a new “liquid glass” aesthetic.
For many, the new features in iPhones will be an interesting change. But not everyone will experience new shapes and new abilities. If you have an old iPhone, it can’t run iOS 26.
To be clear, you can still use the iPhone that is not running existing software, but you will lose new features and security updates.
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In addition, between the full release of now and iOS 26 in the fall, you will have time to decide whether it is time to upgrade one of the best iPhones.
So, which phone is being supported this fall this fall? Only three models from the current line -up of the phone that are able to run iOS 18.
IPhone that won’t support iOS 26
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- IPhone x
- IPhone XS Max
- IPhone x r
Apple’s iOS 26 Preview Page leaves iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max from the list of auxiliary devices. This shows the previous rumors that all three of the phone are not compatible with iOS 26. All three models debuted in 2018, which means they will be seven years old in September.
Most phone companies have set up seven years of support for smartphones, so it is quite equal to the course in the mobile world.
IPhones that will support iOS 26
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- IPhone 16
- IPhone 16 Plus
- IPhone 16 Pro
- IPhone 16 Pro Max
- IPhone 16 e
- IPhone 15
- IPhone 15 Plus
- IPhone 15 Pro
- IPhone 15 Pro Max
- IPhone 14
- IPhone 14 Plus
- IPhone 14 Pro
- IPhone 14 Pro Max
- IPhone 13
- IPhone 13 mini
- IPhone 13 Pro
- IPhone 13 Pro Max
- IPhone 12
- IPhone 12 mini
- IPhone 12 Pro
- IPhone 12 Pro Max
- IPhone 11
- IPhone 11 Pro
- IPhone 11 Pro Max
- IPhone SE (both 2020 and 2022 models)
Apple Intelligence
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Despite being able to support iOS 26, not each device will be able to run each upgrade, especially when it comes to Apple Intelligence. You need an iPhone 15 Pro to run AI on Apple’s AI, this is a need that continues with iOS 26.
Unless the iPhone 17 Family Launching in September will support only seven phone iOS 26 features full suits.
- IPhone 16 e
- IPhone 16
- IPhone 16 Plus
- IPhone 16 Pro
- IPhone 16 Pro Max
- IPhone 15 Pro
- IPhone 15 Pro Max
If your phone is able to operate iOS 26 and its liquid glass aesthetic, we expect the full version of the software update to launch this upcoming fall along the iPhone 17 series.
If you don’t want to wait, you can download iOS 26 developer beta to get the initial taste of what the update brings to the table. A public son who will be more stable will arrive in July. As a reminder, the beta can be filled with insects and defects and some features will change due to impression.
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