iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 compatibility explained: which models are supported?
Both iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 are expected to release later this year, but which iPhone and iPad models will be supported by the upcoming updates?
Luckily, Apple has already confirmed the device requirements for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, so we’ve listed every supported iPhone and iPad below.
We also have details on which iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 features won’t be available on every device, as Apple limits some of these tools to newer Apple chipsets.
Compatibility with iOS 18
Apple has confirmed that all iPhone models from the iPhone of the latest version of Apple’s software, you can also download iOS 18.
The full list of iOS 18 compatible iPhones is as follows:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12mini
- 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)
Compatibility with iPadOS 18
Nearly all iPad models are available in multiple sizes, as well as Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular configurations. So, for readability, we’ve grouped the list of iPadOS 18-compatible models below into dated categories:
- iPad Pro models from 2018 and later (3rd generation and later)
- iPad Air models from 2019 and later (third 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 every iPad running iPadOS 17 today will be compatible with iPadOS 18. Notably, Apple is removing support for the iPad Pro 10.5-inch (2017), the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2017). ) and the iPad 9.7. -inch (2018).
Feature compatibility
Not every iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 compatible model will benefit from every iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 feature. Apple Intelligence features in particular will be exclusive to devices with Apple’s M-series chipsets or the A17 Pro, while Satellite Messages will be limited to the iPhone 14 series and newer.
Below we’ve listed limited iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 features, along with their respective device requirements. Despite Apple Intelligence features, we were only able to find out information about iPhone compatibility, but we’ll update the iPad compatibility list once we’re able to confirm that information.
- Apple Intelligence features β iPad and Mac models with iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and M1-equipped iPad and Mac models (or later)
- Satellite Messaging β iPhone 14 or newer
- Audio transcription in Notes β iPhone 12 or newer
- Eye tracking β iPhone 12 or newer
- Music haptics β iPhone 12 or newer
- Open smart lock wirelessly β iPhone 11 or newer
- Improve the dialogue function in Apple TV β iPhone 11 or later