iOS 27 Siri AI: These Apple Devices Support Apple’s New AI Assistant

Apple’s iOS 27 update brings one of the company’s biggest Siri upgrades yet, but not every iPhone that can install iOS 27 gets access to the new Siri AI features.

The difference is important because iOS 27 supports a much wider range of iPhones, including older models, while Apple Intelligence and the redesigned Siri require newer hardware. Apple says Siri AI is currently rolling out in beta in English on supported devices and languages.

Which iPhones Support Siri AI?

Apple’s supported iPhone list starts with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The feature is also available on the iPhone 16 lineup and newer compatible models.

The supported iPhones include the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 series, iPhone 17 series, iPhone Air, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, along with the iPhone Duo.

This means owning an iPhone that supports iOS 27 does not automatically mean you will receive the full Siri AI experience. Apple Intelligence requires more capable hardware for its on-device processing.

What About iPads and Macs?

Siri AI is not limited to the iPhone. Apple is also bringing the technology to compatible iPads and Macs.

On iPad, supported hardware includes the iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip and iPad models using Apple silicon starting with the M1 generation. On Mac, Apple Intelligence and Siri AI are supported on Macs powered by Apple silicon, with the MacBook Neo also included in Apple’s compatibility list.

Apple Watch users can also access Apple Intelligence-related features through compatible watches when paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone. Supported models include Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later, and Apple Watch SE 3.

Why Older iPhones Miss Out

The main reason is hardware. Apple’s newer AI features depend heavily on processing capabilities available in newer chips and devices.

That creates an important distinction between iOS 27 compatibility and Siri AI compatibility. An older iPhone can receive the operating-system update while still missing Apple’s newer AI capabilities.

Apple is also limiting some of Siri AI’s more advanced functions to more powerful hardware, meaning even compatible devices may not necessarily offer exactly the same Siri experience.

Siri AI Is Still Rolling Out

Apple says the redesigned Siri is initially available as a beta in English, while additional language support is being expanded. French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish support is scheduled to follow. Availability can also vary depending on the region and language selected on a device.

For iPhone owners, the key point is simple: installing iOS 27 is not enough to guarantee the new Siri AI. Your device, language and region all matter.

As Apple continues expanding Siri AI, more users will be able to experience the redesigned assistant, but the hardware requirements mean some older iPhones will remain outside the new AI features.