Which Devices Support Apple Intelligence? The Full 2026 List
Every iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro that supports Apple Intelligence in 2026, how to turn it on, and how to chat with Apple’s on-device model for free.
Apple Intelligence only runs on recent Apple devices, because its models run on the device itself rather than in a data center. If you’re not sure whether yours qualifies, here is the full list, straight from Apple’s Apple Intelligence page as of November 2026, plus how to turn it on and what you can do with it.
Apple Intelligence compatible iPhones
| iPhone | Chip |
|---|---|
| iPhone Duo | A20 Pro |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro | A20 Pro |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air | A19 Pro |
| iPhone 17, iPhone 17e | A19 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro | A18 Pro |
| iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16, iPhone 16e | A18 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro | A17 Pro |
Not supported: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus and anything older. They use the A16 chip or earlier.
Apple Intelligence compatible Macs
| Mac | Chip |
|---|---|
| MacBook Air | M1 and later |
| MacBook Pro | M1 and later |
| MacBook Neo | A18 Pro |
| iMac | M1 and later |
| Mac mini | M1 and later |
| Mac Studio | M1 Max and later |
| Mac Pro | M2 Ultra |
Apple also lists MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display (M5 Pro and later). Not supported: any Mac with an Intel processor.
Apple Intelligence compatible iPads and other devices
| Device | Chip |
|---|---|
| iPad Pro | M1 and later |
| iPad Air | M1 and later |
| iPad mini | A17 Pro and later |
| Apple Vision Pro | M2 and later |
Not supported: the standard iPad and older iPad Pro, Air and mini models with earlier chips.
How to turn on Apple Intelligence
- Update to the latest iOS, iPadOS or macOS.
- Open Settings (System Settings on Mac) → Apple Intelligence & Siri.
- Turn on Apple Intelligence. Your device downloads the models in the background, which needs several gigabytes of free space and can take a while.
Your device and Siri need to be set to a language Apple Intelligence supports.
What about the new Siri?
With iOS 27, Apple introduced Siri AI, in beta, with a dedicated Siri app that keeps your conversations in sync across devices. Apple says it needs an Apple Intelligence device set to a supported language, isn’t available to users under 13, and at launch isn’t available in the EU on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
Why some features need newer devices
Apple Intelligence is built around a small language model that runs on your device’s chip. That is what makes it fast, private and able to work offline, but it needs a recent neural engine and enough memory, which is why Apple draws the line at the A17 Pro and M1. Heavier requests can go to Apple’s Private Cloud Compute servers. Read more in what Apple’s Foundation Models are.
How to chat with Apple Intelligence like ChatGPT
Apple’s on-device model is built into the system, but there’s no obvious place to just chat with it. Viro AI adds one: Apple Intelligence sits in the model menu next to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Viro’s own model.
- It runs on your device. Your message and the answer never leave it while the model works, it works without an internet connection, and no data center is involved.
- It’s free on every Viro plan and doesn’t count toward any limits.
- It can use your things. It can search the web, read your calendar and files, and ask your connected apps, sending only that one request out.
- Switch any time. For long research or images, switch to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Viro AI in the same chat.
In Viro it works on iPhone 15 Pro or later and M-series iPads on iOS/iPadOS 26 or later, and on Apple silicon Macs on macOS 26 or later in Viro for Mac. Step-by-step: how to chat with Apple Intelligence.
Try Apple Intelligence in Viro AI, free on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Frequently asked questions
Which iPhones support Apple Intelligence?
According to Apple, iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, every iPhone 16 model including 16e, every iPhone 17 model including iPhone Air and 17e, and iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo. The regular iPhone 15 and 15 Plus and older iPhones are not supported.
Does my Mac support Apple Intelligence?
Any Mac with Apple silicon does: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac mini with M1 or later, Mac Studio with M1 Max or later, Mac Pro with M2 Ultra, and MacBook Neo. Intel Macs are not supported.
Which iPads support Apple Intelligence?
iPad Pro and iPad Air with an M1 chip or later, and iPad mini with A17 Pro or later.
Why don’t older iPhones get Apple Intelligence?
Apple’s models run on the device itself, and they need the neural engine and memory of the A17 Pro chip or newer. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus use the A16 chip, which Apple does not support.
Can I chat with Apple Intelligence like ChatGPT?
Yes. Viro AI lists Apple Intelligence as a model next to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. On an eligible iPhone, iPad or Mac it answers on your device, free, with no data center involved.
Sources
- Apple Intelligence, Apple, checked November 2026
- Apple Intelligence in Viro, Viro Help Center
Cover photo by Aditya Chinchure on Unsplash
