iOS 26 & iPadOS 26 Compatible Devices: Full List of Supported iPhones and iPads

At WWDC 2025, Apple officially introduced iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 — the next major updates for iPhone and iPad users. These latest operating systems bring a fresh design overhaul with a sleek new interface called “Liquid Glass,” along with several performance upgrades and smart features. But will your iPhone or iPad support iOS 26 or iPadOS 26? Here's a full list of eligible devices.

✅ iPhones Compatible with iOS 26

Apple has confirmed that iPhones powered by the A13 Bionic chip or newer will receive the iOS 26 update. This means that devices such as the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max will no longer be supported. Also, some features like Apple Intelligence may be restricted to newer models.

To check your iPhone model, go to Settings > General > About > Model Name.

Here’s the list of iPhones eligible for iOS 26:

• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (2nd generation)
• iPhone 12 / 12 mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 / 13 mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 15 / 15 Plus / 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16 / 16 Plus / 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max
• iPhone 16e

✅ iPads Compatible with iPadOS 26

iPads equipped with A12 Bionic or newer chips, including the M-series processors, will receive the iPadOS 26 update. If you’re unsure about your model, you can find it under Settings > General > About > Model Name.

Here’s the full list of supported iPads:

📱 iPad (Standard)

• iPad 11th generation
• iPad 10th generation
• iPad 9th generation
• iPad 8th generation

💨 iPad Air

• iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
• iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
• iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
• iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
• iPad Air 5th generation (M1)
• iPad Air 4th generation (A14)
• iPad Air 3rd generation (A12)

🔹 iPad mini

• iPad mini 7th generation (A17)
• iPad mini 6th generation (A15)
• iPad mini 5th generation (A12)

🔳 iPad Pro

• iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
• iPad Pro 11-inch 4th gen (M2)
• iPad Pro 11-inch 3rd gen (M1)
• iPad Pro 11-inch 2nd gen (A12Z)
• iPad Pro 11-inch 1st gen (A12X)
• iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch 6th gen (M2)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch 5th gen (M1)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch 4th gen (A12Z)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd gen (A12X)

These updates will begin rolling out later this year and promise an enhanced user experience across Apple’s ecosystem. Make sure your device is on the list and stay tuned for the public release date!