How can I get Apple Intelligence on my iPhone 12?

is there a way when i download ios18 to get apple intelligence on iphone 12 in a beta or anyway i can at least get the basics


also what is best to get if i want to buy a semi-cheap iPhone

iphone 14 pro 15 plus or wait for the iPhone 16 to get on cyber Monday deals


[Re-Titled by Moderator]

iPhone 12, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 16, 2024 5:26 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Sep 19, 2024 12:34 AM

Does iphone 12 get never Apple intelligence

85 replies
Sort By: 

Sep 19, 2024 4:17 AM in response to Basketballlover1

With respect to buying a "semi-cheap iPhone" – there aren't any "semi-cheap" iPhones that are definitely in line to receive the Apple Intelligence beta.


The only iPhones guaranteed to receive the beta are the

  • iPhone 15 Pro (discontinued)
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max (discontinued)
  • iPhone 16
  • iPhone 16 Plus
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max

All of these are recent phones, and many are high-end phones as well. Recent and high-end does not translate to "semi-cheap."

Reply

Nov 1, 2024 7:26 AM in response to Basketballlover1

Sorry to disappoint you 😞, but Apple Intelligence ⚛️ is only available on iPhone 15 Pro and later versions.


Apple Intelligence is compatible with these devices.

  • iPhone 16
  • A18
  • iPhone 16 Plus
  • A18
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • A18 Pro
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • A18 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • A17 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro
  • A17 Pro
  • iPad Pro
  • M1 and later
  • iPad Air
  • M1 and later
  • iPad mini
  • A17 Pro
  • MacBook Air
  • M1 and later
  • MacBook Pro
  • M1 and later
  • iMac
  • M1 and later
  • Mac mini
  • M1 and later
  • Mac Studio
  • M1 Max and later
  • Mac Pro
  • M2 Ultra


Source: Apple Intelligence - Apple


Reply

Dec 13, 2024 4:01 PM in response to Splat591

Splat591 wrote:

Yeah but maybe we could get a worse version with less features.

You already have AI on your device to perform many tasks, that is exactly what Machine Learning is. Some of these features such as Object Detection are available on your device and not on earlier devices such as the iPhone X for the same reason you see now. Software has always outpaced Hardware ever since the first computer and that is going to continue to be the case well into the future.

  • Object Detection in Photos
  • Face Detection in Photos
  • Pet Detection in Photos
  • Memories in Photos
  • Text Prediction
  • Siri Suggestions
  • Face ID
  • Neural Image Analysis
  • Map Suggestions
Reply

Nov 5, 2024 1:27 PM in response to ama264

ama264 wrote:

Apple intelligence would be really great if it was also on iPhone 12 it’s still great though!


Apple Intelligence requires A17 Pro or later, or M1 or later.


It won't be available on iPhone 12.


Not in its present form.


The models are very large, and larger than the older gear can manage, by all appearances.

Reply

Mar 4, 2025 4:12 PM in response to Katana-San

Katana-San wrote:

Hello~ Here are some facts for you and others coming into this thread. The link below by Apple clearly shows a list of devices that are capable of Apple Intelligence…

Apple Intelligence - Apple

Your device is not included.

~Katana-San~

And there's that! LOL

Reply

Sep 19, 2024 4:13 AM in response to BSA1924

BSA1924 wrote:

Does iphone 12 get never Apple intelligence


All of the iPhones, iPads, and Macs that will receive the Apple Intelligence beta have at least 8 GB of RAM.


The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini only have 4 GB of RAM. I would not hold my breath waiting for them to get any Apple Intelligence features. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have 6 GB of RAM – but even there, Apple has not made any promises.

Reply

Nov 5, 2024 3:32 PM in response to ama264

ama264 wrote:

Apple intelligence would be really great if it was also on iPhone 12 it’s still great though!


The iPhone 12 has only 4 GB of RAM – half as much as the iPhones that are scheduled to get Apple Intelligence. Same for the iPhone 12 mini.


Those phones originally shipped with iOS 14.1, so I'm guessing that they are going to get iOS 19 – based on the history of many older iPhones getting five major version updates. But Apple Intelligence – seems doubtful.

Reply

Mar 4, 2025 4:35 PM in response to Katana-San

Katana-San wrote:

Hello~ I know…right??

~Katana-San~

I suppose I could have opened with that. But then, I had too much fun posting screenshots of REAL, not imagined Apple Intelligence features we all know JohntheJonathan simply won't have the ability to post from his iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Reply

How can I get Apple Intelligence on my iPhone 12?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.