What iPhone models will have Apple Intelligence?

We can all argue semantics. Oldest or youngest is just the relative point of viewing it. Apple wants a super cycle. I sincerely doubt that that they >extend< the capabilities of older iPhones. That is not their track record. Although hope is great thing and we can all wish for things. I hope all your wishes come true.

It's frustrating that Apple’s intelligent features are limited to specific models, especially since the iPhone 15 Plus was released alongside the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. It would be better if these features were included in all iPhone 15 models to provide a more consistent experience.

Mac Jim ID wrote:

Device restrictions are going to be tied to the available hardware. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max use the A17 processor with a 6 core GPU, where the standard iPhone 15 has the A16 processor with only a 5 core GPU. The newly announced AI features are going to need more processing power that is currently only available in the Pro and Max versions of the iPhone 15. The iPhone 14 also has only the 5 core GPU and the iPhone 13 has a 4 core GPU. There apparently is not enough computing power in those models.

this is not a rational reason, chargpt can run on a website on every device, dose 1 extra core existed in iPhone 15 really matters? or it is just an excuse?

ZakLiddicott wrote:

I’ve been waiting to use apple intelligence for ages and then I got a new phone but no apple intelligence. I don’t know what to do, I’ve had iPhone 13 since Monday

The models that Apple Intelligence will run on were announced in June.

If you bought the iPhone 13 from Apple, you have 14 days to return it. You can return it and either put the money towards an iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max or wait until the next model phone arrives.

If you bought the phone from someplace else, contact them for information on their return policy.

6 core instead of 5 means the 5 core won't run same SW at all? Suuuuure. the app will just be 20-30 per cent slower.

I always hate upsell, but with apple the products are so cool they're really in a class of their own so I have no choice.

Yaa..apple is making their customers fool..samsung and pixels giving their ai to old models…those who purchased iphone 14 pro also got cheated by the trillion dollar company..everyone is going to switch to android…goodbye apple..and apple will be the next blackberry or nokia..

Snogroove wrote:

6 core instead of 5 means the 5 core won't run same SW at all? Suuuuure. the app will just be 20-30 per cent slower.

Mac Jim ID mentioned the differences in the number of GPU cores. I think it more likely that the key difference is in the amount of RAM – which is only 6 GB for any of the iPhone 14-family phones, compared to 8 GB on iPhones that will be getting the Apple Intelligence beta.

Apple Intelligence, a set of AI features, is only available on certain iPhone models because they meet specific requirements: 

Chip: The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have Apple's A17 Pro chip, which is required for Apple Intelligence. 

RAM: iPhones that support Apple Intelligence have 8 GB of RAM, while older iPhones like the iPhone 14 have 6 GB. AI models need to be stored in RAM or vRAM when run locally, and RAM is faster than SSD drives. 

Software: Apple Intelligence requires iOS 18.1. 

Language: The device and Siri languages must be set to a supported language. 

Storage: The device needs at least 4 GB of storage. 

Consider it might not be a lack of capable hardware on the older phones, instead it could be a lack of infrastructure on the apple AI servers to support that number of phones at this time. Pair that with a massive boost in sales due to people running out to buy a new phone just to get this feature and you have yourself a successful new product. Also, it has been many years since apple has had a 'groundbreaking' new feature added to their phones aside from being slightly faster and more powerful from year to year.

I’m trading up my Pro Max 14 for the Pro Max 16 because the A16 Chipset wasn’t designed with AI in mind.

The Apple iPhone 16 phones use an A18 Chipset and (and iPhone 15 Pro A17 Pro) both Chipsets have the processing capability to run most Apple Intelligence queries “On-Device”. In instances where off device assistance is required you are informed prior to the query being released to the Cloud.

While earlier Chipsets theoretically can run Apple Intelligence the result(s) would be frustratingly slow.

I have an iPhone 14 (base model) and i’m able to run chat gpt 4o, even 4o1 (since i pay for it) and it’s faster than my computer (completely optimized), so i don’t understand how the cores are the issue

i agree, it’s ridiculous how we have phone 2 years old and we can’t get basic features, i get stuff like clean up takes a lot of processing so it’s fair, but is it hard to get a new ui?? or context clues 🙏 it’s really not difficult it’s just apple being greedy

This is what makes Apple successful, with new features that make you want to buy new phones. If you do not like how Apple does things than you can move away from Apple, but you will miss out on a lot.

Its really disappointing that my IPhone 14 Pro Max can’t run and or will receive AI on the incoming iOS 18.1, you are forcing the public and customers to your marketing protocol’s and to investment of new iPhones every time…as your wish…and as desire….your competitors doesn’t play like that, only you apple…

Apple is NOT forcing you to upgrade. Your iPhone does today exactly what it did the day you bought it. If you want Apple Intelligence, which was never promised when you bought your iPhone 14 Pro however, then you will need to upgrade. Think about it. When you buy a car in one year, and the car manufacturer releases a new car, with new features, does your car get the new features? Of course it doesn't. The reality is your iPhone lacks the RAM required to run Apple Intelligence. That doesn't mean your phone is obsolete or you need to replace it UNLESS you feel having Apple Intelligence is a feature compelling enough to replace your phone with one which can use the feature.

Also, your assertion Apple's competitors don't play like that is patently false. They most assuredly do release new features which older phones are not capable of taking advantage of.