iOS 27: at least 4 older iPhone models are not expected to receive the update

In addition to the iPhone 11 lineup, the 2nd-generation iPhone SE is another model that is not expected to receive the successor to iOS 26.

At least four older iPhone models are not expected to be updated to iOS 27, meaning they will miss out on the features of the next version of Apple’s operating system, according to a report shared by leaker Instant Digital last Sunday (19). The list includes the iPhone 11.

On his profile on the social network Weibo, the leaker published a report mentioning the smartphones that are expected to receive the successor to iOS 26. The document does not include the following models: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and the 2nd-generation iPhone SE.

Which iPhones will be compatible with iOS 27?

According to Instant Digital, iOS 27 will be available for the iPhone 12 and all models released afterward. In other words, the update will not support devices powered by Apple’s A13 Bionic chip.

Therefore, the list of iPhones expected to receive the iOS 27 update is as follows, according to the report:

  • iPhone 17e
  • iPhone 17
  • iPhone 17 Pro
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • iPhone Air
  • iPhone 16e
  • iPhone 16
  • iPhone 16 Plus
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 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 SE (3rd generation)