Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 update is set to bring notable performance boosts, refined Liquid Glass aesthetics, and powerful new AI capabilities—most notably enhanced Siri with on‑device AI and Apple Intelligence. If you’re wondering whether your current iPhone will support the latest OS, or which models will unlock the full suite of AI features, this guide covers all the essential details.
iOS 27 Compatible iPhone Model List
Apple has confirmed that every iPhone capable of running iOS 26 will also support iOS 27. Below is the exhaustive list of devices that receive the update, sourced directly from Apple’s official iOS 27 preview page:
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Air
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 17e
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)
With iOS 27 focusing largely on performance enhancements rather than a flood of new features—aside from the AI-driven Siri improvements—Apple’s broad support ensures most existing users can upgrade without issue.
iPhone Models Supporting All New AI Features of iOS 27
While every compatible device receives the OS update, AI feature support is tiered. Below are the three categories of AI compatibility.
Full Advanced Siri AI Support in iOS 27
Only the newest flagship models—iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone 17 Air—will gain access to the full suite of new Siri AI features, including custom voice options and on‑device generative models. Any iPhone introduced in the current year (e.g., iPhone 18) will similarly benefit.
Standard AI, Apple Intelligence, and Siri AI Feature Support in iOS 27
The entire iPhone 16 lineup (iPhone 16, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 16e) along with the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max receive standard Siri AI and Apple Intelligence functionality, offering a robust AI experience without the latest generative enhancements.
iOS 27 iPhone Models with Limited AI / Apple Intelligence Support
All iPhones released in 2023 or earlier—including iPhone 15, 14, 13, 12, and 11 series—will run iOS 27 but will not receive the advanced AI or Apple Intelligence features. These devices still benefit from general Siri improvements, but the experience is less sophisticated compared to newer models. Users can supplement with third‑party AI apps such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for similar functionality.
iPad Models Supporting iPadOS 27
Unlike iPhones, some older iPad models are excluded from iPadOS 27. Notably, the iPad Pro 11″ 1st gen (2018) and iPad Pro 12.9″ 3rd gen (2018) will not receive the update. Supported devices include:
- iPad Pro 11″ 2nd gen and newer
- iPad Pro 12.9″ 4th gen and newer
- iPad Air 5th gen and newer
- iPad Mini 6th gen and newer
- iPad 9 and newer
iPadOS 27 focuses on performance optimization, so the exclusion of older models may disappoint users but reflects Apple’s hardware support strategy.
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