Not sure whether it's time to upgrade your iPhone? Don't worry, Everything Apple's iPhone upgrade guide is here to help.

This guide places every iPhone model into one of three categories:

  • Don't Upgrade
  • Neutral
  • Good to Upgrade

These categories are based on software support, Apple Intelligence compatibility, Siri AI compatibility, and how many features the iPhone model is missing.

Simply find the iPhone you use, and see which category you fall into.

If you'd like more personalised advice, or you wish to find out which iPhone model you should buy next, you can use Ecosystem Track™ to view an overall setup score, your Apple setup history and receive personalised upgrade recommendations.

Don't Upgrade

The following iPhones support Apple Intelligence, Siri AI and have most of Apple's latest features and should remain supported by Apple for many more years.

If you own one of these iPhone models, you may not notice much difference if you choose to upgrade. However, if you are looking for improved battery life or better thermal performance, you could consider the latest iPhone 18 Pro models.

  • iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • iPhone 17 Pro
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • iPhone 16 Plus
  • iPhone 16
  • iPhone 16e
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 15 Pro

Neutral

These iPhones support iOS 27, but lack some newer features and do not support Apple Intelligence.

  • iPhone 15 Plus
  • iPhone 15
  • iPhone 14 series
  • iPhone 13 series
  • iPhone 12 series
  • iPhone 11 series
  • iPhone SE (3rd generation)
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation)

Noticeable improvements if you upgrade

If you choose to upgrade from one of these devices, you many benefit from these following features:

  • An improved 120Hz display (iPhone 13 Pro and 14 Pro already have this improved display)
  • Thinner display bezels
  • Dynamic Island (15 & 15 Plus already have this feature)
  • USB-C (15 & 15 Plus already use USB-C)
  • Vapour chamber cooling if upgrading to latest Pro models
  • Longer battery life
  • Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
  • Camera improvements
  • Center Stage front camera
  • Camera Control (excluding iPhone 17e)
  • Action Button

Good to Upgrade

These iPhones no longer support the latest software and are considered vintage or obsolete by Apple. Upgrading from these will bring you all the benefits listed above and the latest software features.

  • iPhone X series
  • iPhone 8 series
  • iPhone 7 series
  • iPhone 6 series
  • iPhone SE
  • iPhone 5 series
  • iPhone 4 series
  • iPhone 3GS
  • iPhone 3G
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