1 of 35 Apple entries list eSIM support; 31 more depend on the regional or carrier version. Apple lists eSIM-capable models from iPhone XS, XS Max and XR onward, with regional exceptions. Check China-mainland, Hong Kong and Macao units against the exact model; iPhone Air has its own China-mainland activation conditions. Two active eSIMs are supported on compatible iPhone 13 models and later, not on every older eSIM-capable iPhone.
Model by model
- iPhone 17 Pro Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone 17 Pro — depends on the variant
- iPhone 17 — depends on the variant
- iPhone Air — eSIM supported
- iPhone 16 Pro Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone 16 Pro — depends on the variant
- iPhone 16 Plus — depends on the variant
- iPhone 16 — depends on the variant
- iPhone 16e — depends on the variant
- iPhone 15 Pro Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone 15 Pro — depends on the variant
- iPhone 15 Plus — depends on the variant
- iPhone 15 — depends on the variant
- iPhone 14 Pro Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone 14 Pro — depends on the variant
- iPhone 14 Plus — depends on the variant
- iPhone 14 — depends on the variant
- iPhone 13 Pro Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone 13 Pro — depends on the variant
- iPhone 13 — depends on the variant
- iPhone 13 mini — depends on the variant
- iPhone 12 Pro Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone 12 Pro — depends on the variant
- iPhone 12 — depends on the variant
- iPhone 12 mini — depends on the variant
- iPhone 11 Pro Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone 11 Pro — depends on the variant
- iPhone 11 — depends on the variant
- iPhone XS Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone XS — depends on the variant
- iPhone XR — depends on the variant
- iPhone SE (2020 / 2022) — depends on the variant
- iPhone X — no eSIM
- iPhone 8 — no eSIM
- iPhone 7 — no eSIM
The ones to check first
Depends on the country or carrier version
Apple's specifications or support guidance differ by regional or carrier version. Check each model's source and your exact unit; a specification that omits eSIM does not prove that every version lacks it.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone 17 Pro — depends on the variant
- iPhone 17 — depends on the variant
- iPhone 16 Pro Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone 16 Pro — depends on the variant
- iPhone 16 Plus — depends on the variant
- iPhone 16 — depends on the variant
- iPhone 16e — depends on the variant
- iPhone 15 Pro Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone 15 Pro — depends on the variant
- iPhone 15 Plus — depends on the variant
- iPhone 15 — depends on the variant
- iPhone 14 Pro Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone 14 Pro — depends on the variant
- iPhone 14 Plus — depends on the variant
- iPhone 14 — depends on the variant
- iPhone 13 Pro Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone 13 Pro — depends on the variant
- iPhone 13 — depends on the variant
- iPhone 13 mini — depends on the variant
- iPhone 12 Pro Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone 12 Pro — depends on the variant
- iPhone 12 — depends on the variant
- iPhone 12 mini — depends on the variant
- iPhone 11 Pro Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone 11 Pro — depends on the variant
- iPhone 11 — depends on the variant
- iPhone XS Max — depends on the variant
- iPhone XS — depends on the variant
- iPhone XR — depends on the variant
- iPhone SE (2020 / 2022) — depends on the variant
No eSIM hardware at all
The chip is not in these at all, so no update and no setting will ever add it. For these models the answer stays no.
Before buying an imported handset or an eSIM plan, confirm the exact regional model, look for an EID or eSIM settings, and check that it is unlocked for another carrier. An EID identifies eSIM hardware; it does not by itself confirm that a different carrier’s plan can be installed.
Not sure about your unit?
The same model is built differently for different countries, so the phone in your hand needs checking. Dial *#06#: an EID beside the IMEI means the phone has eSIM hardware. Also confirm that eSIM is enabled and the unit is unlocked for another carrier; an EID alone does not confirm that a plan can be installed.
The maker's own page, which this list was checked against on 01 Oct 2026: Apple Support: Set up eSIM on iPhone
The maker's own page, which this list was checked against on 01 Oct 2026: Apple Support: models using two nano-SIMs in China, Hong Kong and Macao
The maker's own page, which this list was checked against on 01 Oct 2026: Apple Support: Dual SIM with eSIM — regional and generation limits
The maker's own page, which this list was checked against on 02 Oct 2026: Apple: eSIM activation and travel with China-mainland iPhones
The maker's own page, which this list was checked against on 02 Oct 2026: Apple: Identify your iPhone model
The maker's own page, which this list was checked against on 02 Oct 2026: Apple: Find the model number
The maker's own page, which this list was checked against on 02 Oct 2026: Apple: Unlock an iPhone for another carrier
The maker's own page, which this list was checked against on 02 Oct 2026: Apple: If Dual SIM with eSIM is not working
