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Which iPhone models will receive the iOS 16 update?

While Apple is still trying to bring the iOS 15 operating system to the stable version, iPhone models that will receive the iOS 16 version, which will be released next year, started to be discussed. So which iPhone models will receive the update?

According to the leaked information, iPhone 6S and earlier iPhone models will not receive the iOS 16 version. However, the reason for this is that the next operating system needs a minimum A10 processor. In addition, devices using A9 and A9x processors will not be able to receive the iOS 16 update. In other words, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, 1st generation iPhone SE, iPad 5, iPad Mini 4, iPad Air 2 and 1st generation iPad Pro will not be able to access the new operating system next year.

On the other hand, Apple has continued to support all its devices with new iOS versions for the last 3 years. In iOS 13, iOS 14 and iOS 15 versions, support was not discontinued from any device. In 2022, devices with processors below A10 will not be able to receive the iOS 16 update. However, it is thought that these devices will continue to receive security updates.

iPhone and iPad models that will receive iOS 16

  • iPhone 13 series
  • iPhone 12 series
  • iPhone 11 series
  • iPhone XS series
  • iPhone SE 2020
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone 8 series
  • iPhone 7 series
  • iPad Pro 2021
  • iPad Pro 2018
  • iPad Pro series 2016
  • iPad Air 3
  • iPad Air 4
  • iPad Air 5 (2022)
  • iPad 6
  • iPad 7
  • iPad 8
  • iPad 9
  • iPad Mini 5
  • iPad Mini 6

Evren Elveren

Evren Elveren is the founder of iPhonePedia and its sister publications, including iPhonePost, LinuxHospital, CasinoPost, SongArea, SongLyrics.band and LyricsKid. An entrepreneur active in online publishing since 2006, he follows how people use technology across work, communication and entertainment. At iPhonePedia, his articles connect Apple announcements with the settings, compatibility questions and everyday decisions behind them. He also helps shape the site’s editorial direction, with an emphasis on clear explanations and useful sources that readers can follow for themselves.