Quick answer
Apple Intelligence in iOS 27 needs an A17 Pro chip or newer on iPhone, which means the iPhone 15 Pro and later. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus run iOS 27 without it. On iPad and Mac it needs Apple silicon, from M1 onward. Your device and Siri language and your region must also be supported before it appears in Settings.
Which iPhones get Apple Intelligence in iOS 27?
Fourteen of the 33 iPhones that run iOS 27 get Apple Intelligence. The dividing line is the chip, not the age of the phone or the price.
| iPhone | Runs iOS 27 | Apple Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17e | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone Air | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max (A17 Pro) | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 15, 15 Plus (A16) | Yes | No |
| iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max | Yes | No |
| iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max | Yes | No |
| iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max | Yes | No |
| iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max | Yes | No |
| iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation) | Yes | No |
| iPhone XS, XS Max, XR and older | No | No |
The iPhone 15 is the case that catches people out. It shares a name with the iPhone 15 Pro but uses the A16 chip, so it misses every Apple Intelligence feature. Our page on iOS 27 on the iPhone 15 covers exactly what that model gets. If you are buying a phone partly for Apple Intelligence, the iPhone 15 Pro is the oldest model that qualifies.
Which iPads and Macs support Apple Intelligence?
On iPad and Mac, the rule is Apple silicon from M1 onward.
- iPad: iPad Pro and iPad Air models with an M1 chip or later, plus the iPad mini (A17 Pro), which meets the same A17 Pro bar as the iPhone. Models with older A-series chips, such as the iPad (A16) and iPad (10th generation), run iPadOS 27 without Apple Intelligence. Our iPadOS 27 supported iPads list shows all 23 models.
- Mac: any Mac with M1 or later. Since macOS 27 runs only on Apple silicon, every M-series Mac that can install it meets the chip requirement.
Where is Apple Intelligence available?
A supported device is not enough on its own. Apple also checks your language and your region, and it changes both lists through software updates.
- Language. Your device language and your Siri language need to be ones Apple Intelligence supports, and they should match. If you have changed one but not the other, the option may not appear.
- Region. Apple has held back Apple Intelligence in some countries and regions while it works through local rules. The European Union was an early example, where regulation delayed the launch.
- Updates. New languages and regions arrive with point releases, so a missing option today can appear after the next update.
Because the list moves, this page does not reprint a country table that would go stale. Apple keeps the current languages and regions on its Apple Intelligence page, and the quickest check is on your own device: if Settings › Apple Intelligence & Siri shows the Apple Intelligence switch, your device, language and region all qualify.
What Apple Intelligence can do
These are the established Apple Intelligence features on supported iPhones:
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Writing Tools | Proofread, rewrite, summarise or change the tone of text in Mail, Messages, Notes and most text fields |
| Notification summaries | Condense stacks of notifications so you can catch up quickly |
| Natural-language photo search | Find photos by describing them |
| Clean Up | Remove unwanted objects from photos |
| Image Playground | Create images from a text description |
| Genmoji | Create custom emoji from a description |
| ChatGPT integration | Hand some Siri and Writing Tools requests to ChatGPT, if you turn it on |
For how-tos, see our guides to writing and editing with Apple Intelligence and creating Genmoji.
What iOS 27 adds
Before WWDC, reports described a rebuilt Siri, more outside AI models to choose from and new photo editing tools for iOS 27. This page does not list those as confirmed. Check our iOS 27 features list for what Apple announced, and note that new Apple Intelligence features keep the same chip requirement.
How Apple Intelligence handles privacy
Apple Intelligence runs as much as it can on the device. Simpler requests are handled by models stored on your iPhone, so the data does not leave it. Larger requests go to Apple's Private Cloud Compute servers. Apple says data sent there is encrypted, used only for that request and not stored afterwards.
ChatGPT is separate from Private Cloud Compute. The integration stays off until you turn it on in Settings › Apple Intelligence & Siri.
How to turn on Apple Intelligence
- Update to iOS 27 in
Settings › General › Software Update. The current public release is iOS 27.0.1 (24A446). - Check that your device language and Siri language match and are supported.
- Connect to Wi-Fi and make sure you have several gigabytes of free storage.
- Open
Settings › Apple Intelligence & Siri. - Turn on Apple Intelligence and read the privacy notice.
- Leave the iPhone on Wi-Fi and charging while the models download.
- Try a feature: select some text in Notes and open Writing Tools.
Our guide to enabling Apple Intelligence walks through each screen and the individual feature switches.
If Apple Intelligence does not appear
- Check the model.
Settings › General › Aboutshows it. Anything below the iPhone 15 Pro will not show the option. - Match the languages. Set the device and Siri to the same supported language.
- Free up space. If the download keeps stalling, clear storage in
Settings › General › iPhone Storage. - Stay on Wi-Fi. The models do not download over a weak connection.
- Restart. A restart often clears a stuck download.
What to do next
If your iPhone qualifies, turn the feature on and start with the Apple Intelligence tricks worth trying first. If it does not, the table above shows which models do.
Frequently asked questions
Which iPhones support Apple Intelligence in iOS 27?
iPhones with an A17 Pro chip or newer: iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, every iPhone 16 model including the iPhone 16e, every iPhone 17 model including the iPhone 17e, the iPhone Air, and the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. That is 14 models. The other 19 iPhones that run iOS 27, from the iPhone 11 to the iPhone 15 Plus, do not get Apple Intelligence.
Does the iPhone 15 get Apple Intelligence?
No. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus use the A16 Bionic chip, which is below the A17 Pro requirement. Both run iOS 27 and get its other changes, but not Writing Tools, Image Playground, Genmoji, notification summaries or Clean Up. The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, which use the A17 Pro, do get Apple Intelligence.
Why is Apple Intelligence not showing in Settings?
There are three usual causes. Your device may be below the chip requirement, so check the model in Settings › General › About. Your device language and Siri language may not be one Apple supports yet. Or your country or region may not have Apple Intelligence. If all three check out, make sure you have several gigabytes of free storage and are on Wi-Fi, then restart.
Does Apple Intelligence work offline?
Partly. Features that run on the device's own models work without a connection once the models have downloaded. Requests that need a bigger model go to Apple's Private Cloud Compute servers, and the optional ChatGPT integration also needs a connection. The first setup always needs Wi-Fi, because the iPhone downloads the on-device models before the features appear.
How much storage does Apple Intelligence need?
The on-device models take several gigabytes, and the download will not start if space is tight. Guides on this site put the requirement at roughly 4 to 7 GB, so keeping at least 7 GB free is a safe margin. Check your space in Settings › General › iPhone Storage. Turning Apple Intelligence off later removes the models and frees the space again.
Can I use Apple Intelligence on the iOS 27 beta?
Yes, on a supported iPhone. The iOS 27.2 beta, currently beta 4 (24B5110a), keeps the same chip requirement as the public release. Beta builds can download new on-device models in the background after you install them, so expect extra Wi-Fi use and some battery drain for the first day. Report any problems through the Feedback Assistant app.