iPhone SE 2020 icon iPhone SE 2020 iOS 18 icon iOS 18

Does iPhone SE 2020 work with iOS 18?

Quick compatibility check between iPhone SE 2020 and iOS 18.

Confirmed compatible
iPhone SE (2nd generation, 2020) supports iOS 18.
This compatibility check covers iOS 18 (major version 18). Minor version updates (e.g., iOS 18.1) may have different compatibility characteristics.
High confidence · Updated May 2026
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Works
Yes
Confidence
High
Known issues
3 found
Workaround
Not needed

What works & limitations

  • All core iOS 18 features
  • Lock Screen and Home Screen customization
  • Control Center customization
  • Compact and affordable iOS 18 device
  • Apple Intelligence (requires A17 Pro or later)

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