iOS 26 has been released, featuring a new Liquid Glass interface, backgrounds, polling in Messages, Apple Intelligence improvements, Live Translation in FaceTime, Phone, and Messages, CarPlay enhancements, a new Games app, and more. With the iOS 26 beta available for installation, it's important to know if your iPhone can run iOS 26.

The list of compatible devices for iOS 26 is extensive, although some older iPhone models have been excluded. Here are the iPhone models that support iOS 26:

• 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)

Most iPhone models newer than iPhone 11 are compatible with iOS 26, as well as the newer iPhone SE model. This information is from Apple and applies to both the iOS 26 beta and the final release coming in the fall.

In addition to having a compatible iPhone, there are some basic system requirements for iOS 26. Your iPhone must be connected to the internet for downloading the update, and you'll need an Apple ID. Make sure you have at least 30 GB of free storage space to complete the download and installation of iOS 26.

Some features of iOS 26 are limited to the latest iPhone models, such as the iPhone 15 Pro and newer. These features include Live Translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone app, Apple Intelligence functions, Apple Wallet order tracking, and more. Older iPhone models, even the iPhone 11, do not support these features.

For users with older iPhone models like the iPhone 11, third-party apps like ChatGPT can still provide access to AI features. While these features are not integrated into the operating system, they can be downloaded and used separately.

As for iPadOS 26, it supports M-series Apple Silicon iPads, iPad Pro 11" 1st gen and newer, iPad Pro 12" 3rd gen and newer, iPad Air 3rd gen and newer, iPad mini 5th gen and newer, iPad Mini A17 model or newer, and iPad 8th gen and newer.