Which iPad supports the latest iPadOS?
Find the exact iPad generations compatible with the current iPadOS 26 release and compare the narrower iPadOS 27 preview list.
iPadOS 26 is the current stable release. It supports iPad (8th generation and later), iPad mini (5th generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), every 11-inch iPad Pro, and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation and later), as well as newer A16 and M-series models. iPadOS 27 is a separate preview with a narrower compatibility list.
Checked 2026-09-07. Confirm the exact release notes before upgrading.iPadOS 26 compatibility
| Requirement | Version or model | Result |
|---|---|---|
| iPad | 8th generation or later | Supported |
| iPad mini | 5th generation or later | Supported |
| iPad Air | 3rd generation or later | Supported |
| iPad Pro 11-inch | All generations | Supported |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch | 3rd generation or later | Supported |
| iPad (5th generation) | iPadOS 16 | Not supported by iPadOS 26 |
Official sources
Checked 2026-09-07. Requirements can change with new releases.
Common questions
Does iPad Air (4th generation) support iPadOS 26?
Yes. Apple's iPadOS 26 list includes iPad Air (3rd generation) and later.
Does iPad mini (5th generation) support iPadOS 26?
Yes. It supports iPadOS 26, but it is not on Apple's separate iPadOS 27 preview compatibility list.
Is iPadOS 27 the current stable release?
No. Apple describes iPadOS 27 as a preview coming in fall 2026; iPadOS 26 remains the current stable major release.