iOS 18 is Compatible with These iPhone Models

iOS 18 for iPhone introduces a plethora of exciting new features, ranging from revamped Dark Mode icons and widgets to color-themed icons and widgets, a customizable Control Center, Apple Intelligence AI capabilities for drafting emails and texts, data summarization, image generation, a revamped yet somewhat perplexing Photos app, Game Mode for iPhone, iPhone Mirroring for use with Macs running macOS Sequoia, RCS messaging support, and numerous updates to apps such as Safari, Notes, Messages, Mail, and more.

To enjoy iOS 18 on your iPhone, you need a compatible model. However, even if your iPhone is compatible with iOS 18, not all features, especially the Apple Intelligence AI, will be available due to more stringent system requirements.

Keep reading to see if your iPhone supports iOS 18 and if it's compatible with the Apple Intelligence features.

iOS 18 Compatible Devices List

The following iPhone models are compatible with iOS 18:

• iPhone 16
• 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 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

This list is provided directly by Apple.

However, just because your iPhone supports iOS 18 doesn't mean it will be compatible with Apple Intelligence AI, the flagship feature of iOS 18. The requirements for Apple Intelligence AI are much more restrictive.

List of iPhone Models Supporting Apple Intelligence AI Features

The support for Apple Intelligence AI features is highly restrictive. Many iPhone models currently sold as new by Apple do not support these features. The following models are compatible with Apple Intelligence AI:

• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16 (all models) – rumored but expected

Notably, the standard iPhone 15 series, which was released alongside the iPhone 15 Pro, along with the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, are not on this list, despite being powerful and fully featured models still sold by Apple and carriers. The exclusion of these models might be due to limitations in their processors or RAM. However, this could be seen as a strategy to encourage consumers to upgrade to newer models, which might be appealing to AAPL shareholders.

My iPhone supports iOS 18 but not Apple Intelligence, how can I access AI features?

If your iPhone does not support Apple Intelligence AI but you're interested in generative AI features, you can use the ChatGPT app. This app is compatible with virtually all iPhones capable of running iOS 18. While ChatGPT offers AI functionalities through text prompts, it's not as deeply integrated into the system as Apple Intelligence AI. Given the strict requirements for Apple Intelligence, using third-party apps like ChatGPT is the best way to access AI features on older iPhone models.

What about iPhone Mirroring compatibility with Macs?

All iPhone models that support iOS 18 can utilize iPhone Mirroring, provided the Mac they are mirroring to is running macOS Sequoia.

You can find a list of macOS Sequoia compatible Macs here, which includes all Apple Silicon Macs and a few Intel-based models.

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What are your thoughts on the list of devices compatible with iOS 18? Do you believe all iPhone models should have access to Apple Intelligence AI, even if through an app provided by Apple? Are you okay with most iPhone models not supporting Apple Intelligence AI features? Share your opinions in the comments section.

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