Which iPhones support eSIM?
iPhone XS and newer support eSIM. Support may vary by model, country, and where the phone was purchased.
Quick answer
Apple introduced eSIM on iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR in 2018. In general, all newer iPhones support eSIM - but the options may vary by model, country, and where the phone was purchased.
Compatible iPhone models
| Model | eSIM support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 / 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max | Yes | nano-SIM + eSIM; supports dual eSIM depending on region |
| iPhone Air | Yes | eSIM only - no physical SIM slot |
| iPhone 17e | Yes | nano-SIM + eSIM or eSIM-only depending on region; supports dual eSIM |
| iPhone 16e | Yes | nano-SIM + eSIM or eSIM-only depending on region; supports dual eSIM |
| iPhone 16 / 16 Plus / 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max | Yes | Two active eSIMs |
| iPhone 15 series | Yes | Two active eSIMs |
| iPhone 14 series | Yes | Two active eSIMs |
| iPhone 13 series | Yes | Two active eSIMs |
| iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Yes | Two eSIMs |
| iPhone 12 series | Yes | nano-SIM + eSIM |
| iPhone SE (2nd gen) | Yes | nano-SIM + eSIM |
| iPhone 11 series | Yes | nano-SIM + eSIM |
| iPhone XS, XS Max, XR | Yes | First iPhones with eSIM |
| iPhone X and older | No | Physical SIM only |
Regions and eSIM-only models
Note: iPhone Air is eSIM-only and does not have a physical SIM slot. Some iPhone models are also eSIM-only depending on where they were purchased - for example iPhone 14 and later purchased in the United States, as well as certain iPhone 17 models purchased in selected countries and regions. Always check Apple's specifications for your model and region.
Note: eSIM support may vary by country and region. Special conditions apply in China Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao.
Quick EID check
Quick check: Open the Phone app and dial *#06#. If an EID number appears, your phone normally supports eSIM. On iPhone, you can also check Settings → General → About → EID.
Source: Apple Support and Apple's technical specifications for iPhone.
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