Apple’s latest operating system, iOS 18, promises to deliver a slew of new features and improvements that will make your iPhone or iPad experience even better. But before you start installing the update on your device, it’s important to know which phones are eligible for it in the first place. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take a closer look at the devices that can run the latest iOS version and what you can expect from it.
The Eligibility Criteria for iOS 18
Before diving into the details of which phones are eligible for the update, let’s first establish what constitutes an eligible device. According to Apple, the following criteria must be met in order for a phone to run the latest version of iOS:
- The device must have at least 64GB of available storage space.
- The device must have at least 2GB of RAM.
- The device must be running on one of the following devices: iPhone 13 or later, iPad Pro (12th generation) or later, iPad mini (6th generation) or later, iPod touch (7th generation).
In other words, if your phone doesn’t have at least 64GB of storage space or 2GB of RAM, you won’t be able to run iOS 18 on it. And if it’s not one of the devices listed above, then you’ll need to upgrade to a newer model in order to take advantage of the latest operating system.
Which Phones are Eligible for iOS 18?
Now that we know the eligibility criteria, let’s take a look at which phones specifically are eligible for the iOS 18 update. Here’s a comprehensive list:
- iPhone 13 or later (including iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Maxi)
- iPhone 12 or later (including iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Maxi)
- iPhone 11 or later (including iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Maxi)
- iPad Pro (12th generation) or later
- iPad mini (6th generation) or later
- iPod touch (7th generation)
It’s worth noting that some of these devices may not be able to run all of the features in iOS 18. For example, the iPhone X and later models are eligible for the update, but they may not support certain features like Face ID or LiDAR Scanner.