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Which Apple phones support eSIM?

Every iPhone from the XS, XS Max and XR (2018) onward supports eSIM, and the iPhone Air is eSIM-only. The main exception is iPhones made for mainland China, which mostly use two physical SIMs instead.

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Check your own Apple phone in 10 seconds

  1. 1. Dial *#06#. If you see a 32-digit EID number next to your IMEI, the phone has eSIM. Only an IMEI and no EID means it doesn't.
  2. 2. Look in settings: Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular) → Add eSIM.

Have an EID but no "Add eSIM" option? Your mobile network may have switched eSIM off on your line — here's what to do.

Common questions

Which Apple phones support eSIM?

Every iPhone from the XS, XS Max and XR (2018) onward supports eSIM, and the iPhone Air is eSIM-only. The main exception is iPhones made for mainland China, which mostly use two physical SIMs instead. Of the 39 Apple models on this page, 36 support eSIM, 0 depend on the version, and 3 don't.

How do I check if my Apple phone has eSIM?

Dial *#06#: a 32-digit EID number means it has eSIM. You can also look in Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular) → Add eSIM.

Checked September 2026 against: Apple — Using Dual SIM with an eSIM; Apple — Using eSIM in China mainland. Don't see your model? Dial *#06# — a 32-digit EID means it has eSIM.