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)
- Dynamic Island features (hardware not present)
- Always-On Display
- A13 Bionic meets the iOS 18 minimum requirement
- The SE 2020 keeps its classic iPhone 8 design with a Home button
- Performance for day-to-day tasks is smooth on iOS 18
Data & storage
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