Which devices are compatible with iOS 12?

As technology improves, older devices have a difficult time keeping up with major software changes. That's why Apple puts a limit on how old your device can be and still be compatible with new operating systems each year. Here's a list of every device that is compatible with Apple's latest iOS 12 update.

iPhone

  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone 7
  • iPhone 7 Plus
  • iPhone 6s
  • iPhone 6s Plus
  • iPhone 6
  • iPhone 6 Plus
  • iPhone SE
  • iPhone 5s

Note: iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c are not compatible with iOS 12.

iPad

  • 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation)
  • 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st generation)
  • 10.5-inch iPad Pro
  • 9.7-inch iPad Pro
  • iPad Air 2
  • iPad Air
  • iPad: 5th generation
  • iPad mini 4
  • iPad mini 3
  • iPad mini 2

Note: iPad 4th generation is not compatible with iOS 12.

iPod

  • iPod touch 6th generation

Updated September 2018: iOS 12 is compatible with all the devices listed above.

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