iOS 27 Public Beta Compatibility: Which iPhones Are Supported

The iOS 27 public beta is now available for download, allowing users with compatible devices to experience the new operating system immediately. It’s important to note that accessing the AI-enhanced Siri will require some additional steps. After installing the iOS 27 beta alongside other related betas such as macOS 27, users should go to Settings, Apple Intelligence & Siri, to join the waitlist.

Here’s the list of iPhones that will support the iOS 27 public beta and the official version set to release this fall:

- iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)

- iPhone 11

- iPhone 11 Pro

- iPhone 11 Pro Max

- iPhone 12 Mini

- iPhone 12

- iPhone 12 Pro

- iPhone 12 Pro Max

- iPhone 13 Mini

- iPhone 13

- iPhone 13 Pro

- iPhone 13 Pro Max

- iPhone 14

- iPhone 14 Plus

- iPhone 14 Pro

- iPhone 14 Pro Max

- iPhone 15

- iPhone 15 Plus

- iPhone 15 Pro

- iPhone 15 Pro Max

- iPhone 16e

- iPhone 16

- iPhone 16 Pro

- iPhone 16 Pro Max

- iPhone 17e

- iPhone 17

- iPhone Air

- iPhone 17 Pro

- iPhone 17 Pro Max

However, there is an important distinction regarding Siri AI functionality. To utilize the new Siri AI features, users will need a device that is at least an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max. Moreover, the base and Plus models of the iPhone 15 line will not support Siri AI functionalities.

This results in a two-tiered system with iOS 27 users: some will have full access to AI features, while others will have a more limited experience due to hardware constraints.

For those wanting to test the Siri AI beta, ensure that Apple Intelligence is activated on your device, sign up for the Apple beta program, back up your device, and download the iOS 27 public beta. Then, go to Settings and tap Apple Intelligence & Siri to join the waitlist.