78 OS releases, 166 features in database
iOS iOS 16
41 Features
| Accessibility | ||
| Live Captions | New in iOS 16 | |
| Communication | ||
| FaceTime on Android/Web | Added in iOS 15 | |
| iMessage Apps | Introduced in iOS 10 | |
| iMessage Edit & Unsend | New in iOS 16 | |
| SharePlay | Introduced in iOS 15.1 | Added in iOS 15 |
| Health & Fitness | ||
| Crash Detection | Requires iPhone 14+ | New in iOS 16 |
| Fitness+ Integration | Introduced in iOS 14.3 | Added in iOS 14 |
| Medication Tracking | New in iOS 16 | |
| Maps & Navigation | ||
| Cycling Directions | Added in iOS 14 | |
| EV Routing | Added in iOS 14 | |
| Look Around | Added in iOS 13 | |
| Multitasking & Productivity | ||
| Focus Filters | New in iOS 16 | |
| Focus Modes | Added in iOS 15 | |
| Freeform | Introduced in iOS 16.2 | New in iOS 16 |
| Live Activities | Introduced in iOS 16.1 | New in iOS 16 |
| Photos & Camera | ||
| Cinematic Mode | Requires iPhone 13+ | Added in iOS 15 |
| Live Text | Added in iOS 15 | |
| Photographic Styles | Requires iPhone 13+ | Added in iOS 15 |
| ProRAW | Introduced in iOS 14.3; requires iPhone 12 Pro+ | Added in iOS 14 |
| Subject Isolation | New in iOS 16 | |
| Visual Look Up | Added in iOS 15 | |
| Privacy & Security | ||
| Advanced Data Protection | Introduced in iOS 16.2 | New in iOS 16 |
| App Privacy Report | Introduced in iOS 15.2 | Added in iOS 15 |
| App Tracking Transparency | Introduced in iOS 14.5 | Added in iOS 14 |
| Lockdown Mode | New in iOS 16 | |
| Passkeys | New in iOS 16 | |
| Safety Check | New in iOS 16 | |
| Sign in with Apple | Added in iOS 13 | |
| Safari & Web | ||
| Intelligent Tracking Prevention | ||
| Safari Extensions | Added in iOS 15 | |
| Safari Tab Groups | Added in iOS 15 | |
| System & Continuity | ||
| Continuity Camera | iPhone as webcam | New in iOS 16 |
| Screen Time | Added in iOS 12 | |
| Shortcuts App | Added in iOS 12 | |
| Translate App | Added in iOS 14 | |
| UI & Design | ||
| App Library | Added in iOS 14 | |
| Dark Mode | Added in iOS 13 | |
| Dynamic Island | Software support; requires compatible hardware | New in iOS 16 |
| Lock Screen Customization | New in iOS 16 | |
| Smart Stack | Added in iOS 14 | |
| Widgets on Home Screen | Added in iOS 14 | |
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23 Supported Devices
Devices that can run iOS 16.
| Device | Released | iOS |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 14 Plus | Oct 2022 | 16 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 14 | Sep 2022 | 16 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 14 Pro | Sep 2022 | 16 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | Sep 2022 | 16 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone SE (3rd generation) | Mar 2022 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | Sep 2021 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 13 mini | Sep 2021 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 13 | Sep 2021 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 13 Pro | Sep 2021 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 12 mini | Nov 2020 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | Nov 2020 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 12 | Oct 2020 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 12 Pro | Oct 2020 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone SE (2nd generation) | Apr 2020 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 11 Pro | Sep 2019 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 11 | Sep 2019 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | Sep 2019 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone XR | Oct 2018 | 12 to 18 |
| iPhone XS | Sep 2018 | 12 to 18 |
| iPhone XS Max | Sep 2018 | 12 to 18 |
| iPhone X | Nov 2017 | 11 to 16 |
| iPhone 8 Plus | Sep 2017 | 11 to 16 |
| iPhone 8 | Sep 2017 | 11 to 16 |
Last Model Not Compatible
The newest model in each product line that can’t run iOS 16—the support cutoff sits just above these.
| Product line | Last incompatible model | Released | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone (standard) | iPhone 7 | Sep 2016 | iOS 15 |
| iPhone Plus | iPhone 7 Plus | Sep 2016 | iOS 15 |
| iPhone SE / e-series | iPhone SE (1st generation) | Mar 2016 | iOS 15 |