Which iPhones Can Run iOS26? Check Out the Full List of Compatible Devices. iOS26 will be released later this year, but not every iPhone is compatible with it. Check here to see if you can experience all that Liquid Glass has to offer, or if you’ll need to upgrade your device first.
iOS26 is almost here. The most recent version of Apple’s mobile operating system will be released later this year for iPhone, delivering new features and a new look. That doesn’t mean you have to wait though. The public beta of iOS26 is available for download now, you just need a phone capable of running it.
iOS 26 brings a new translucent “Liquid Glass” look, the latest on-device Apple Intelligence perks (real-time translation and a smarter Visual Intelligence search), and phone and text upgrades like built-in call screening and in-chat polls.
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Not everyone will get a chance to test out the new software. iOS 26 requires, at the very least, Apple’s A13 Bionic chip, so some older devices will get left behind. Not sure where your phone stands? Check the full compatibility list below before you try to download iOS 26.
Apple Intelligence isn’t for everyone
While all of the models above can install iOS 26, Apple Intelligence requires beefier hardware. Features such as Genmoji, Image Playground and the new Visual Intelligence search only work on:
- iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16 models
If you’re on an older device, you’ll still get all the design changes and everyday updates, but nothing involving Apple Intelligence.
Not sure which iPhone you own?
On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > About and look at Model Name. If your phone isn’t on the compatibility list, it will keep receiving iOS 25 security patches for a while, but you won’t see any of iOS 26’s new features.
iPhone 17 releasing soon: Apple drops final iOS 26 public beta ahead of big reveal
Apple has released the final iOS 26 public beta, giving users early access to new features ahead of the iPhone 17 series launch.
Apple has released the last public beta of iOS 26, only days before the official launch of the iPhone 17 series on September 9. The update serves as the closing stage of testing before the final version arrives with Apple’s next generation of devices. This rollout gives users one more chance to try the upcoming software before its wider release.
iOS 26 Public Beta: How to Install
Users who want to install the iOS 26 public beta can access it by enrolling in Apple’s beta program. Once registered, the update can be downloaded through the following steps:
- Open the Settings app
- Select General
- Choose Software Update
- Download and install iOS 26 beta
The stable release of iOS 26 will debut alongside the iPhone 17 series. With this update, Apple signals its intention to refresh the iOS experience and push its ecosystem into a more integrated future.