Quick answer
Yes, the iPhone 11 gets iOS 27. The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max can all install iOS 27.0.1 (build 24A446) now, and the iOS 27.2 beta too. Pre-launch reports said the A13 Bionic would be dropped, but Apple kept every iPhone that ran iOS 26. Apple Intelligence is not available on any iPhone 11.
Which iPhone 11 models get iOS 27?
All three, plus the other A13 iPhone. Apple's iOS 27 list has 33 iPhones, and the oldest ones on it share the same chip:
| Model | Chip | iOS 27 | Apple Intelligence |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 11 | A13 Bionic | Yes | No |
| iPhone 11 Pro | A13 Bionic | Yes | No |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | A13 Bionic | Yes | No |
| iPhone SE (2nd generation) | A13 Bionic | Yes | No |
The cut-off sits one generation earlier. The iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR, along with every older model, do not get iOS 27. If you are not sure which phone you have, our guide on how to check if your iPhone supports iOS 27 shows where to find the model name and number.
Why this page used to say no
Before WWDC 2026, the expectation was that iOS 27 would drop the A13. Leak reports, including a widely shared compatibility list from a Weibo account, named the iPhone 12 as the oldest supported model, and this article repeated that prediction in May 2026. The reasoning was that the A13's 8-core Neural Engine and 4GB of RAM would struggle with new system features.
Apple announced iOS 27 at the WWDC keynote on 8 June 2026 and published a list that kept the iPhone 11 family and the iPhone SE (2nd generation). Nothing was dropped compared with iOS 26. The lesson for next year is simple: compatibility leaks are often wrong, and only Apple's list counts.
Which iOS 27 builds can an iPhone 11 install?
As of 19 October 2026, the iPhone 11 can run the same builds as every other supported iPhone:
- Public release: iOS 27.0.1 (24A446), released 28 September 2026, after iOS 27.0 (24A437) on 14 September.
- Beta: iOS 27.2 beta 4 (24B5110a), released 13 October 2026.
Firmware files and signing status for each model are on the IPSW pages for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
What the iPhone 11 doesn't get
Apple Intelligence is the big gap. It needs an A17 Pro chip or newer, so it starts with the iPhone 15 Pro. That rules out Writing Tools, Image Playground, Genmoji, Clean Up in Photos and notification summaries on every iPhone 11, as it did on iOS 26.
The A13 sits a long way below that line. Its Neural Engine has 8 cores, against 16 on the A14 in the iPhone 12, and the standard iPhone 11 has 4GB of RAM. No setting, region change or workaround adds Apple Intelligence to that hardware.
Apart from Apple Intelligence, your iPhone 11 runs iOS 27 itself, including the redesigned system apps and every security fix Apple ships in the 27 cycle. Some features may also depend on hardware the iPhone 11 lacks, so check Apple's feature pages for anything specific you want. For the overall list, see our iOS 27 features guide.
How to update an iPhone 11 to iOS 27
The update comes over the air like any other.
- Back up the iPhone to iCloud or a computer.
- Connect to power and Wi-Fi.
- Open
Settings › General › Software Update. - Tap Update Now under iOS 27.0.1 and enter your passcode.
- Leave the phone charging until it restarts.
If Software Update offers an iOS 26 update first, look further down the same screen for the option to upgrade to iOS 27. If storage is the problem, clear space in Settings › General › iPhone Storage first.
Should you install iOS 27 on an iPhone 11?
For most people, yes, once you have a backup. Apple's newest security fixes land on the current major version first, and apps will gradually raise their minimum requirements over time.
Two cautions apply to older phones. First, a fresh major update spends the first day or two indexing and optimizing in the background, so battery life and heat often look worse at first. Second, if your battery is badly worn, check Settings › Battery › Battery Health & Charging before blaming the update for short battery life.
Trying the iOS 27.2 beta on iPhone 11
The beta is free with any Apple Account. Enroll at beta.apple.com for the public beta, or sign in once in the free Apple Developer app for the developer beta. Then open Settings › General › Software Update › Beta Updates, choose a beta and install it.
Archive a computer backup before you start. A backup made on the beta cannot be restored onto an older iOS version. If you change your mind, Apple is currently signing iOS 26.6.1 RC (23G82) for iPhones, which you can restore from a Mac or PC before restoring your pre-beta backup. The full process is in our guide to downgrading from iOS 27 to iOS 26.
How long will the iPhone 11 be supported?
Nobody outside Apple knows. The iPhone 11 launched with iOS 13 in September 2019 and is now on iOS 27, which makes it one of the longest-supported iPhones. Apple does not publish end dates, and being the oldest supported model is not proof it will be dropped next.
When an iPhone does lose major updates, it does not stop working. Older models have continued to get security fixes on their last version for some time afterwards, and apps keep working until their developers raise the minimum iOS version. Our explainer on what happens when Apple stops supporting an iPhone walks through each stage.
What to do next
If your iPhone 11 is still on iOS 26, back it up and install iOS 27.0.1 from Settings. If Apple Intelligence is the reason you are thinking about a new phone, remember the floor is the iPhone 15 Pro, not the iPhone 15. Our iOS 27 supported devices list shows every model side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Does the iPhone 11 support iOS 27?
Yes. The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are all on Apple's iOS 27 list, and they can install iOS 27.0.1 (build 24A446) today through Settings › General › Software Update. They are the oldest iPhones that run iOS 27, together with the iPhone SE (2nd generation). Apple did not drop any iPhone that ran iOS 26 this year.
Why did people think the iPhone 11 would lose iOS 27?
Before WWDC 2026, several leak reports, including a compatibility list from a Weibo account, said iOS 27 would require an A14 Bionic and make the iPhone 12 the oldest supported model. This page repeated that prediction at the time. Apple's actual list, published when iOS 27 was announced on 8 June 2026, kept every A13 iPhone.
Does the iPhone 11 get Apple Intelligence on iOS 27?
No. Apple Intelligence on iPhone needs an A17 Pro chip or newer, so the oldest qualifying models are the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 11's A13 Bionic is well below that line. Writing Tools, Image Playground, Genmoji and the other Apple Intelligence features do not appear on any iPhone 11 model, with or without iOS 27.
Does the iPhone SE (2nd generation) get iOS 27?
Yes. The iPhone SE (2nd generation) uses the same A13 Bionic as the iPhone 11 and is also on the iOS 27 list. The iPhone SE (3rd generation) with the A15 is supported as well. Neither SE model gets Apple Intelligence. Only iPhones older than the iPhone 11, such as the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, are left out.
Is iOS 27 the last update for the iPhone 11?
Apple has not said. It does not announce end-of-support dates in advance, and the iPhone 11 being the oldest supported model does not guarantee it will be dropped next year. If Apple does leave it out of iOS 28, history suggests it will keep getting security fixes on iOS 27 for a while, as older iPhones did on previous versions.
Can I install the iOS 27 beta on iPhone 11?
Yes. The iPhone 11 can join the iOS 27.2 beta, currently at beta 4 (24B5110a), for free with any Apple Account. Open Settings › General › Software Update › Beta Updates, choose the public or developer beta and install. Archive a computer backup first, because a backup made on the beta cannot be restored onto an older iOS version.