Which iPhones Will Get iOS 18?

Which iPhone models will make the move from iOS 17 to iOS 18? Let’s take a look.

We’ve seen an avalanche of iOS 18 rumors including potential news about the software’s compatibility.

An X account known for sharing accurate information about upcoming iOS software updates released a list of iPhone models expected to make the move from iOS 17 to iOS 18.

Before we get into the information, a word of caution. It’s early, so Apple’s plans could change down the road testing continues behind the scenes.

Apple won’t confirm the full list of iOS 18 eligible iPhone models until WWDC 2024 in June so owners of older iPhone models should temper their expectations until the company makes an announcement.

So what did this private account on X reveal? Let’s get into it.

What iPhones Will Get iOS 18?

The source claims all iOS 17-powered iPhone models will make the move to iOS 18.

That means the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max which many, including us, believed could be on the chopping block, should make the move to the new operating system this fall. All three devices share Apple’s A12 Bionic processor.

If this is true, here are the iPhone models that will make the jump from iOS 17 to iOS 18 later this year:

• 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 (2nd generation)
• iPhone SE (3rd generation)

Again, we won’t find out for sure until Apple confirms the operating system on June 10th during its WWDC 2024 keynote.

Shortly after the announcement, Apple will put iOS 18 into beta testing culminating in a release this fall. New iOS operating systems typically arrive in September, shortly before new iPhone models land on shelves.

iOS 18 will reportedly include design changes and new generative AI features for Siri, Spotlight, and many of Apple’s applications.

The company will apparently keep many of these AI features exclusive to the new iPhone 16 series. The iPhone 16 should arrive alongside iOS 18 in September.