Apple recently rolled out the first public beta for iOS 27, opening up testing to anyone willing to try it out. If you are eager to test out the new, smarter version of Siri and improved native apps, you might be wondering if your current hardware can handle it. Before you dive into the update, you need to check if your phone makes the cut this year.
See which iPhone models support the new software update
The new iOS 27 software supports the same iPhone models as last year’s release. If you currently run iOS 26, your device will let you install the new beta without any issues. Apple clearly wants to keep older users in the loop for another year. Just remember that older hardware will not support every single new feature, especially the heavy tasks that rely on Apple Intelligence.
Here is the full list broken down by generation:
- iPhone 17 generation: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max, iPhone 17e, iPhone Air
- iPhone 16 generation: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e
- iPhone 15 generation: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 generation: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 generation: iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 generation: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 generation: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE generation: iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Keep in mind that beta software is usually full of bugs and glitches. It is always a smart idea to back up your data before installing the update. If you rely on your device for work or daily tasks, you might want to wait for the final stable release in September instead.
