iOS 19 Will Support iPhone SE 2020 and All Other Models Running iOS 18: Report

Apple could drop support for the iPad (7th generation), as per the report.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 23 December 2024 12:19 IST

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iOS 19 is the purported successor to iOS 18 which was released in October

Highlights

iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13, and 12 series may receive iOS 19 update
Apple is reported to drop support for iPad (7th generation)
The update is speculated to be released in the Fall of 2025

iOS 19 is Apple's upcoming operating system (OS) for iPhone whose development is already reported to be underway. The update is slated for a late 2025 release. According to a recent report, the update will support all iPhone models which are currently running iOS 18. This includes latest flagship devices such as the iPhone 16 series as well as older models like the iPhone SE (2020). Further, the report also details the iPadOS compatibility list, suggesting that Apple could drop support for a particular model.

iOS 19 Compatibility List

According to a report by the French publication iphonesoft, iOS 19 will be compatible with all of the existing iPhone models. Thus, the latest Apple smartphones such as the iPhone 16 series and iPhone 15 series are reported to receive the update when it rolls out in the Fall of 2025. Further, the Cupertino-based technology giant is also said to offer support for all of the older models which are currently running iOS 18.

The full list of iPhone models that may be compatible with iOS 19 is as follows:

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iPhone 16 Series
iPhone 15 Series
iPhone 14 Series
iPhone 13 Series
iPhone 12 Series
iPhone 11 Series
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone XR
iPhone SE (2022)
iPhone SE (2020)

While iOS 19 may support all iPhone models running iOS 18, that will not be the case with iPadOS 19, as per the report. The publication suggests that Apple's next OS for the iPad could drop support for iPad (7th generation) as the firmware will require devices with at least A12 SoC. The aforementioned iPad model is powered by Apple's A10 Fusion, which was also equipped in the iPhone 7 series.

The following iPad models are expected to get the iPadOS 19 update:

iPad Pro (M4)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later)
iPad Air (M2), iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
iPad (8th generation and later)
iPad mini (5th generation and later)

iPhone 16

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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iPhone 15

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Big upgrades over the 14
Excellent ergonomics, build quality
Very good all-round performance
Apple ecosystem benefits

Bad
Relatively slow charging
Expensive
Still a 60Hz display

Read detailed Apple iPhone 15 review

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A16 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 17

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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iPhone SE (2020)

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Modern processor
Slim, light, easy to use
Good daylight camera performance
Regular iOS updates likely for many years

Bad
Dated looks and small screen
Single rear camera
Average battery life
Expensive

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Display 4.70-inch

Front Camera 7-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

Storage 64GB

OS iOS 13

Resolution 750x1334 pixels

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Apple iPhone 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Best-in-class performance
Good battery life
Improved cameras
iOS 10, timely updates

Bad
Low light camera performance not best in class

Read detailed Apple iPhone 7 review

Display 4.70-inch

Processor Apple A10 Fusion

Front Camera 7-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

RAM 2GB

Storage 32GB

Battery Capacity 1960mAh

OS iOS 10

Resolution 750x1334 pixels

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Choose a variant

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