Does iOS 18 Make Your Phone Obsolete? Here Are All the Phones That Support It
Apple's upcoming release is set to bring tons of new features and functionality to iPhone users, and while the company's new iPhone 16 lineup is designed to help you make the most of those new features, having the latest and greatest phone isn't necessarily a requirement. Even if you're rocking an iPhone that's a few years old, you'll still be able to upgrade to iOS 18 and use many (but not all) of the new AI features the company teased during its Glowtime launch event.
If you're unsure whether your phone will support the new OS or not, don't worry—we dug into the release notes to find exactly which devices will be able to run iOS 18 when it's released on September 16. Those devices include:
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)
If you have one of these models, when update day arrives, you can either wait for your phone to remind you with a pop-up alert that it's available, or you can force a manual update by heading to Settings > General, then tapping Software Update.
If you're still rocking an older model that's not listed above, it might be time for an upgrade. Doing so will not only allow you to reap the benefits of the latest version of iOS, but also ensure that your device stays up to date on critical software patches and security updates. To that end, here's a quick rundown of how to preorder the iPhone 16, and how to sell your existing iPhone.
Alternatively, you could also come to the dark side and switch to an Android phone. There's plenty of great options available right now (we're particularly fond of Samsung's Galaxy S24 and Google's new Pixel 9), and you don't have to wait around for them to launch.
