Apple officially announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 , bringing new features and system optimizations, and also releasing a list of supported iPhones. iPhones that were already eligible for iOS 26 can continue to update to iOS 27; there’s no need to rush to buy a new phone. However, it’s important to note that the new Apple Intelligence and Siri AI features, which are of great interest, still have hardware limitations and are not available on all iOS 27-compatible models. So, which iPhone models can be upgraded? Let’s take a look.
Key Summary
- Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, and all iPhones that support iOS 26 can be upgraded to the latest version.
- iPhone 11 series and iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later models can be upgraded to iOS 27, allowing older devices to continue operating for another year.
- The new Apple Intelligence only supports iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the entire iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 series.
- The Siri AI feature is currently only available on iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air.
- Even if you can upgrade to iOS 27, it doesn’t mean you can use all AI features. In the future, Apple’s AI experience will still be mainly available on high-end models.
Which iPhones support upgrading to iOS 27?
Apple states that all iPhones supporting iOS 26 can be upgraded to iOS 27. The complete list is as follows:
| series | model |
| iPhone 17 series | iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e |
| iPhone 16 series | iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e |
| iPhone 15 series | iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| iPhone 14 series | iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max |
| iPhone 13 series | iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max |
| iPhone 12 series | iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max |
| iPhone 11 series | iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max |
| iPhone SE series | iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone SE (3rd generation) |
▲It is worth mentioning that even the iPhone 11 series launched in 2019 can still receive iOS 27 update support.
When will iOS 27 be released?
According to information released by Apple earlier, the current release schedule for the developer version, public beta, and official version of iOS 27 is roughly as follows:
| iOS version 27 | Release time |
| iOS 27 Developer Edition | Following the WWDC 26 presentation, early June 2026 |
| iOS 27 beta public beta | July 2026 |
| iOS 27 official version | It is expected to debut in the fall of 2026, coinciding with the release of the new iPhone. |
As for how to download the beta version? The iOS 27 developer version is available for open testing starting today at developer.apple.com ; however, due to the system’s instability and susceptibility to errors, it is not recommended for users to download and use it now. The more stable public beta version is expected to be released in July at beta.apple.com .
Which iPhones support the new Apple Intelligence?
While iPhone 11 and later models can install iOS 27, the new Apple Intelligence feature still has device limitations. Currently supported models are as follows:
| series | model |
| iPhone 17 series | iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e |
| iPhone 16 series | iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e |
| iPhone 15 series | iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max |
▲As Apple said two years ago, all iPhone 15 Pro and later models can support the use of the latest Apple Intelligence.
Which iPhones support Siri AI?
As for Apple’s flagship Siri AI, its support scope has been further narrowed, currently only available for the following models:
| series | model |
| iPhone 17 series | iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air |
▲To experience Apple’s latest and most powerful Siri AI features, currently only the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max with 12GB of memory are available; the standard iPhone 17 is not on the list.
Editor’s Review: The AI feature is a selling point, but it’s only fully supported on specific models!
Based on information released by Apple, iOS 27 is quite user-friendly in its support policy, ensuring that iPhone 11 series and later models continue to receive the latest system updates. However, AI functionality remains a key selling point for future models. The new Apple Intelligence is only available on iPhone 15 Pro and later models, and the newly launched Siri AI is only available on iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. If you’re looking forward to Apple’s latest AI experience, you’ll need to pay special attention to the support scope when upgrading to a new phone in the future.

