Apple’s new Apple Intelligence features are one of the biggest highlights of iOS 26, and Live Translation is already shaping up to be one of the most useful tools. It will allow you to translate conversations in real time which is a perfect feature Apple users love to use. Whether you’re on a FaceTime call, in Messages, or even during a normal phone call. But not every iPhone that has this live translation feature gets access to it. So, which iPhone 17 models actually support Live Translation?
The good news is that Apple has confirmed all four iPhone 17 models support Apple Intelligence features, including Live Translation. That means:
- iPhone 17 Air
- iPhone 17 (standard model)
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
As long as you’re running iOS 26 or later, you’ll be able to use Live Translation across these devices.
Apple Intelligence is tightly integrated with the latest hardware, which is why older models miss out on some of its AI-powered features. The iPhone 17 lineup has the processing power and neural engine needed to run these tasks smoothly, and Apple has been clear that translation features will be expanded further in future updates.
It’s also worth noting that Live Translation isn’t available in every language yet. At launch, it works with a limited set — including English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese. Apple has promised more languages will be added over time.
So, if you’re picking up any model in the iPhone 17 family, you’ll get access to Live Translation right out of the box. Whether you’re traveling abroad, working with international colleagues, or just chatting with friends in another language, this feature could end up being one of the most practical additions to iOS 26.