As Apple’s highly anticipated WWDC25 event approaches, one of the hottest topics in the tech world is the iOS 19 update. On June 9, Apple will officially unveil its latest operating system. While the new features of iOS 19 are exciting, another key question is which iPhone models will receive the update. According to recent reports, Apple will be dropping support for three iPhone models with iOS 19.
Recent leaks suggest that iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max will not be eligible for the iOS 19 update. The reason? All three models run on the A12 Bionic chip, which Apple is expected to phase out with this update.
All other iPhone models that received iOS 18 are expected to support iOS 19. However, it’s important to note that some advanced features may be exclusive to newer models with more powerful hardware. Notably, Apple Intelligence features are rumored to be available only on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 series, and later models.
iPhones Expected to Receive iOS 19
The list of iPhone models likely to support iOS 19 includes:
- iPhone 16 series: iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 series: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 series: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 series: iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 series: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 series: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)
Apple is set to unveil iOS 19 on June 9, 2025, during the WWDC25 event. Immediately after the event, the iOS 19 Developer Beta 1 will be released, allowing developers and early adopters to test the new features. The public release is expected to arrive in September 2025, alongside Apple’s new iPhone lineup.
With iOS 19 on the horizon, users can look forward to new innovations—but it’s also time to say goodbye to some older iPhone models!