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iPhone eSIM compatible models2026

The iPhone models that support eSIM, the ones where it depends on the region, and how to check your exact unit in 30 seconds.

Supports eSIM

iPhone XS / XS Max / XR
iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max
iPhone SE (2020) & SE (2022)
iPhone 12 / 12 mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13 / 13 mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max
iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max
iPhone 15 / 15 Plus / 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max
iPhone 16 / 16 Plus / 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max / 16e
iPhone 17 series

Depends on the region or version

iPhones sold in Hong Kong & Macau (only iPhone XS, SE, 12 mini and 13 mini have eSIM)

No eSIM

iPhone X, 8 / 8 Plus, 7 and earlier
All iPhones sold in mainland China (dual physical SIM instead)

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Check your device specifications to confirm eSIM support.

Check your exact phone in 30 seconds

Dial *#06#. If an EID number appears in the list, your phone has eSIM hardware. Also make sure it's carrier-unlocked — a locked phone rejects other providers' eSIMs.

Worth knowing before you buy

US iPhone 14 and later have no physical SIM tray at all — they are eSIM-only, so a travel eSIM is the only option there.
iPhone 13 and later can keep two eSIMs active at once — your home line stays reachable while the travel eSIM handles data.
The phone must be carrier-unlocked: a locked iPhone blocks eSIMs from other providers regardless of model.

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