Which iPhones will get iOS 19 – updated list of compatible models
By ForGeeks Apple will unveil iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 as early as June 9, and according to recent reports, there will be a notable change in the list of compatible devices. A source who previously accurately predicted iOS 18 compatibility says: iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max won’t receive an update to iOS 19.
Apple is dropping support for the A12 Bionic chip in iOS 19
All three models – the XR, XS, and XS Max – are built around the A12 Bionic chipset, and it looks like that’s what iOS 19 is ending compatibility with. That means users of these smartphones should prepare for life without future system updates, including new features and security enhancements.
And that means that users of these smartphones should prepare for life without future system updates, including new features and security improvements.
That said, all other devices running iOS 18 today are rumored to continue to receive support. The list includes models starting with the iPhone 11 and second-generation iPhone SE, as well as the entire iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and the expected iPhone 16 lineup.
Full list of models compatible with iOS 19
If the leak turns out to be accurate, iOS 19 will be supported by the following iPhone models:
- iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 16e
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE 2nd generation and newer
It’s worth keeping in mind, however, that some advanced features will only be available on newer models equipped with powerful chips. For example, in iOS 18, Apple Intelligence only works on the iPhone 15 Pro and the latest 16-series devices.
Apple Intelligence will only work on the iPhone 15 Pro and the latest 16-series devices.
What’s up with iPadOS 19?
Compatibility list changes are also expected for the iPad. According to the leak, the seventh-generation budget iPad with the A10 Fusion processor won’t get iPadOS 19, while newer A12 Bionic-powered devices like the iPad mini 5 will continue to be supported.
When will iOS 19 be unveiled?”
Apple will officially unveil iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 at its annual conference WWDC 2025, which kicks off on Monday, June 9. A beta version for developers is expected to follow, with the final release traditionally taking place in the fall.
