A recent leak points out that at least four older iPhone models are unlikely to gain support for iOS 27. The list includes the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max and the second generation iPhone SE. Informant Instant Digital published the details last Sunday on the Weibo social network.
The information has not yet been officially confirmed by Apple. The company usually reveals the list of devices compatible with the new version of the system only during WWDC, scheduled to start on June 8, 2026. Até there, the data circulates only as a rumor.
Vazador lists models excluded from iOS 27
The report shared by the leaker mentions that iOS 27 should be compatible with the iPhone 12 and all models released after it. Isso means that devices equipped with the A13 Bionic chip are left out.
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Esses four devices currently receive iOS 26. The change would represent the cut of support for the 2019 line and the 2020 SE. Usuários of these models should still continue to receive iOS 26 security updates for some time, as per Apple’s usual practice with older devices.
Dispositivos who should win the new system
According to the same document, support would reach the entire iPhone 12 series, including the mini, standard, Pro and Pro Max variants. The list continues with the iPhone 13, 14, 15 and 16 in all configurations. Também would include the future iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and the model called iPhone Air.
The third-generation iPhone SE appears in the list. Modelos like iPhone 16e are also part of the projection. Apple does not comment on leaks, so the complete list should only be made official at the developer conference.
Razões techniques behind possible limitation
Modelos with A13 chip Bionic has been around seven years since launch. Apple typically drops support for major iOS versions after this period to optimize performance and focus resources on newer hardware.
iOS 27 should bring improvements in stability, interface and artificial intelligence tools. Muitas of these new features require more powerful processors, which explains the possible exclusion of older devices. Advanced AI Recursos, such as an updated version of Siri, tend to be restricted to newer models even when the system runs on older hardware.
What users of affected models can do
Donos of the second generation iPhone 11 or SE will still be able to use the device normally with iOS 26. Atualizações of security should arrive for at least a few more years.
Quem wants to access the new features of iOS 27 and will need to migrate to a model from the iPhone 12 onwards. The final decision rests with Apple, which tends to prioritize broad compatibility, but also balances this with technical advances.
Cutting four models at once is not common, but has happened in previous years with other devices. History shows that the company gives advance notice and maintains security support even after major updates have ended.
Ficha technical of the models mentioned in the rumor
- Chip: A13 Bionic on all four devices excluded
- Lançamento: iPhone 11 in September 2019; iPhone SE 2nd generation in April 2020
- Current Suporte: receive iOS 26
- Suporte designed: no iOS 27 according to leak
- Alternativa: Continue with iOS 26 and security updates
WWDC 2026 should bring more details about iOS 27 features and the definitive list of compatible iPhones. Até the official confirmation, the information remains in the field of speculation based on sources not verified by Apple.
