If your iPhone is a few years old, you are probably wondering whether it can run iOS 27. Apple’s compatibility page gives a clear answer, and the cutoff is the iPhone 11. Here is the full list, how to check your own model and what to do next.
iPhones that work with iOS 27
This is the list from Apple’s iPhone User Guide:
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone Air
- iPhone 17e
- iPhone 18 Pro
- iPhone 18 Pro Max
- iPhone Duo
By absence, that means older phones such as the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR are not on Apple’s iOS 27 list. They can keep running the version they already have.
How to check which iPhone you have
- Open Settings.
- Tap General, then About.
- Look at the Model Name and compare it with the list above.
Apple also has an article called “Identify your iPhone model” if you need to work it out from the physical details.
How to update
Go to Settings, tap General, then Software Update. Apple says to do exactly that to get the latest iOS compatible with your model. Back up first. If you also own a Mac, check whether it is supported too with our guide to macOS 27 compatible Macs.
Not every feature works on every model
Apple notes that features and apps may vary by iPhone model, region, language and carrier. Siri AI, for example, is listed for all iPhone 16 models and later, plus iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Being able to install iOS 27 does not mean every feature will appear.
Frequently asked questions
Can iPhone XR run iOS 27?
It is not on Apple’s compatibility list.
Does iPhone SE work with iOS 27?
The 2nd and 3rd generation iPhone SE are both on the list.
Will updating make my old iPhone slower?
Apple says software updates can affect performance or battery life. If you notice battery issues, see our iOS 27 battery drain guide.
Sources
Last checked November 3, 2026. Apple changes its instructions between updates, so if a menu looks different on your Mac, check the linked Apple page.
