Which iPhones support eSIM?
Since iPhone XS (2018). iPhones sold in mainland China have two physical SIM slots and no eSIM, and the same goes for most models sold in Hong Kong and Macao. Every other iPhone from the XS on supports eSIM.
Check in SettingsOpen Settings, then Cellular. If you see Add eSIM, your iPhone supports eSIM.
An EID numberYour phone's embedded SIM identity. Dial *#06# to see it
Carrier-unlockedLocked phones can't add other operators' eSIMs
Every iPhone model on our list (35)
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 17 Air
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone Air
- iPhone SE 2nd Gen
- iPhone SE 3rd Gen
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS Max Global
iPad models with eSIM (21)
- iPad 8th Gen (WiFi+Cellular)
- iPad 10th Gen
- iPad Air 3rd Gen
- iPad air 4th Gen (WiFi+Cellular)
- iPad Air 5th Gen (WiFi+Cellular)
- iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
- iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
- iPad mini (6th Gen)
- iPad mini 5th Gen
- iPad Pro 11 inch 3rd Gen
- iPad Pro 11 inch 3rd Gen (1TB, WiFi+Cellular)
- iPad Pro 11 inch 3rd Gen (WiFi+Cellular)
- iPad Pro 11 inch 4th Gen
- iPad Pro 11 inch 4th Gen (WiFi+Cellular)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch 3rd Gen (1TB, WiFi+Cellular)
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch 3rd Gen (WiFi+Cellular)
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch 4th Gen (WiFi+Cellular)
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch 5th Gen
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch 6th Gen
- iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
eSIM support can vary by region and carrier model. If in doubt, use the *#06# check above. It's definitive.
Frequently asked questions
Since iPhone XS (2018). iPhones sold in mainland China have two physical SIM slots and no eSIM, and the same goes for most models sold in Hong Kong and Macao. Every other iPhone from the XS on supports eSIM.
Yes. A phone locked to one carrier cannot add another operator's eSIM. If you bought it on a contract, ask your carrier to unlock it before you travel.
Yes. Any iPhone on this list that is carrier-unlocked works with RedSim in 200+ destinations, including the Europe eSIM, UK and Japan plans.