Both iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 are expected to launch later this year, but which iPhone and iPad models will be supported by the upcoming updates?
Fortunately, Apple has already confirmed the device requirements for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, so we've listed all supported iPhones and iPads below.
We also have details on which iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 features won't be available on all devices, as Apple is restricting some of these tools to newer Apple chipsets.
iOS 18 Compatibility
Apple has confirmed that all iPhone models from iPhone If you're already running the latest version of Apple software, you'll also be able to download iOS 18.
The complete list of iPhones compatible with iOS 18 is as follows:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2020)
- iPhone SE (2022)
iPadOS 18 support
Almost all iPad models are available in various sizes, as well as Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi + Cellular configurations, so for the sake of readability, we've grouped the following list of iPadOS 18 compatible models into obsolete categories:
- iPad Pro models from 2018 and later (3rd generation and later)
- iPad Air models from 2019 and later (3rd generation and later)
- iPad models from 2020 and later (5th generation and later)
- iPad mini models from 2019 and later (5th generation and later)
Unlike iOS 17, not all iPads running iPadOS 17 today will be compatible with iPadOS 18. Specifically, Apple will drop support for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro (2017), 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2017) and the iPad 9.7. -inches (2018).
Feature Compatibility
Not all models supported by iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will benefit from all the features of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Apple Intelligence features, in particular, will be exclusive to devices running Apple's M-series chipsets or the A17 Pro, while satellite messaging will be limited to the iPhone 14 series and later.
Below we've detailed a list of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 limited features, along with their respective device requirements. Despite Apple Intelligence features, we've only been able to track down information related to iPhone support, but we'll update the list with iPad support once we've been able to confirm that information.
- Apple Intelligence features: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and M1-equipped iPad and Mac models (or newer)
- Satellite messaging – iPhone 14 or later
- Audio transcription in Notes: iPhone 12 or later
- Eye tracking: iPhone 12 or later
- Haptic music: iPhone 12 or later
- Wireless smart lock opening: iPhone 11 or later
- Improve the dialogue function on Apple TV: iPhone 11 or later
