Preparations for Apple’s highly anticipated iOS 19 update are in full swing. The broad device support that the company has shown in previous updates may continue this year. According to current information, iOS 19 will be compatible with all devices that support iOS 18. However, there are still uncertainties about support for older models. Here are the details…

iPhone models receiving iOS 19 update [Updated list]

First of all, based on Apple’s past strategies, older models such as the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR may be excluded from iOS 19 support. While these devices currently support iOS 18, regular update support for these models could end if Apple changes its strategy. iOS 19 is expected to support the following iPhone models:

iPhone 17 Series (17, 17 Air, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max – 2025)
iPhone 16 Series (16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max – 2024)
iPhone 15 Series (15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max – 2023)
iPhone 14 Series (14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max – 2022)
iPhone 13 Series (13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max – 2021)
iPhone 12 Series (12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max – 2020)
iPhone 11 Series (11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max – 2019)
iPhone XS and XS Max (2018)
iPhone XR (2018) iPhone
SE Series (4th. Generation – 2025, 3rd Generation – 2022, 2nd Generation – 2020)

Apple is expected to make the official announcement for the iOS 19 update at the WWDC 2025 event. This event is planned to be held in June, but the exact date has not yet been announced. How do you think supporting older iPhone models will affect user satisfaction? You can share your opinions in the comments section below…