Apple and eSIM
iPhone has supported eSIM since the XS and XR. US-market iPhone 14 and later are eSIM only, with no SIM tray at all.
| Model | eSIM | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | Yes | 2025 | — |
| iPhone 17 Pro | Yes | 2025 | — |
| iPhone 17 | Yes | 2025 | — |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | Yes | 2024 | — |
| iPhone 16 Pro | Yes | 2024 | — |
| iPhone 16 Plus | Yes | 2024 | — |
| iPhone 16 | Yes | 2024 | — |
| iPhone 16e | Yes | 2025 | — |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | Yes | 2023 | — |
| iPhone 15 Pro | Yes | 2023 | — |
| iPhone 15 Plus | Yes | 2023 | — |
| iPhone 15 | Yes | 2023 | — |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | Yes | 2022 | — |
| iPhone 14 Pro | Yes | 2022 | — |
| iPhone 14 Plus | Yes | 2022 | — |
| iPhone 14 | Yes | 2022 | — |
| iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Yes | 2022 | — |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | Yes | 2021 | Mainland China variants commonly ship without eSIM — check your own handset's settings menu. |
| iPhone 13 Pro | Yes | 2021 | Mainland China variants commonly ship without eSIM — check your own handset's settings menu. |
| iPhone 13 | Yes | 2021 | Mainland China variants commonly ship without eSIM — check your own handset's settings menu. |
| iPhone 13 mini | Yes | 2021 | Mainland China variants commonly ship without eSIM — check your own handset's settings menu. |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | Yes | 2020 | Mainland China variants commonly ship without eSIM — check your own handset's settings menu. |
| iPhone 12 Pro | Yes | 2020 | Mainland China variants commonly ship without eSIM — check your own handset's settings menu. |
| iPhone 12 | Yes | 2020 | Mainland China variants commonly ship without eSIM — check your own handset's settings menu. |
| iPhone 12 mini | Yes | 2020 | Mainland China variants commonly ship without eSIM — check your own handset's settings menu. |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | Yes | 2019 | Mainland China variants commonly ship without eSIM — check your own handset's settings menu. |
| iPhone 11 Pro | Yes | 2019 | Mainland China variants commonly ship without eSIM — check your own handset's settings menu. |
| iPhone 11 | Yes | 2019 | Mainland China variants commonly ship without eSIM — check your own handset's settings menu. |
| iPhone XS Max | Yes | 2018 | Mainland China variants commonly ship without eSIM — check your own handset's settings menu. |
| iPhone XS | Yes | 2018 | Mainland China variants commonly ship without eSIM — check your own handset's settings menu. |
| iPhone XR | Yes | 2018 | Mainland China variants commonly ship without eSIM — check your own handset's settings menu. |
| iPad Pro (M4) | Yes | 2024 | Wi-Fi + Cellular models only |
| iPad Air (M2) | Yes | 2024 | Wi-Fi + Cellular models only |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) | Yes | 2024 | Wi-Fi + Cellular models only |
How to check on the phone
- Open Settings, then Cellular or Mobile Service
- If you see Add Cellular Plan or Add eSIM, the device supports it
- Confirm it is unlocked under General → About → Carrier Lock
Things to know
- iPhones bought in mainland China use two physical SIMs and do not support travel eSIM.
- Set the eSIM as your data line and turn off data roaming on the primary line to avoid double charges.
- iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular models support eSIM too.
Compatibility information is compiled from manufacturer specifications and public carrier documentation. We do not test every handset ourselves, and the same model can differ by sales market, so always check your own device's settings before buying a plan.