Which iPhones support iOS 27 and Siri AI?

 
Apple’s iOS 27 update introduces a refreshed design, new Apple Intelligence capabilities, and the debut of Siri AI. If you’re planning to upgrade this fall, it’s worth checking whether your iPhone supports iOS 27 and whether it can access Apple’s new AI-powered assistant.
 
While iOS 27 remains compatible with a wide range of iPhones, Siri AI has stricter hardware requirements. Only select models support Apple Intelligence and the advanced Siri experience that comes with it.
 
Siri AI iOS 27 app

iPhones compatible with iOS 27

Apple has confirmed that iOS 27 supports the following iPhone models:

This marks another year with no devices being removed from the iOS compatibility list.

iOS 27 supported iPhones

Which iPhones support Siri AI?

Siri AI is part of Apple’s broader Apple Intelligence platform and requires newer hardware capable of running advanced AI models on-device. As a result, only the following iPhones support Siri AI:

iPhone 17 lineup

  • iPhone 17e
  • iPhone 17
  • iPhone 17 Pro
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone Air

  • iPhone Air

iPhone 16 lineup

  • iPhone 16e
  • iPhone 16
  • iPhone 16 Plus
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 15 lineup

  • iPhone 15 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max

These devices can access Siri AI features including:

  • Personal context awareness
  • On-screen understanding
  • More natural conversations
  • In-app actions across supported apps
  • Multi-step requests and workflows
  • Apple Intelligence integrations

Siri AI iOS 27

iOS 27 vs Siri AI compatibility

iPhone iOS 27 Siri AI
iPhone 17e Yes Yes
iPhone 17 Yes Yes
iPhone 17 Pro Yes Yes
iPhone 17 Pro Max Yes Yes
iPhone Air Yes Yes
iPhone 16e Yes Yes
iPhone 16 Yes Yes
iPhone 16 Plus Yes Yes
iPhone 16 Pro Yes Yes
iPhone 16 Pro Max Yes Yes
iPhone 15 Pro Yes Yes
iPhone 15 Pro Max Yes Yes
iPhone 15 Yes No
iPhone 15 Plus Yes No
iPhone 14 lineup Yes No
iPhone 13 lineup Yes No
iPhone 12 lineup Yes No
iPhone 11 lineup Yes No
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Yes No
iPhone SE (2nd generation) Yes No

Availability

Apple is expected to release iOS 27 to the public this fall alongside the iPhone 17 lineup. The update is currently available in beta, with additional features and refinements expected before the final release. If you’re interested in Siri AI, you’ll need an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone Air, or any iPhone 16 or iPhone 17 model to take advantage of the new experience.

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Asma is an editor at iThinkDifferent with a strong focus on social media, Apple news, streaming services, guides, mobile gaming, app reviews, and more. When not blogging, Asma loves to play with her cat, draw, and binge on Netflix shows.

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