Does the iPhone 11 have eSIM?
Yes
iPhone 11 has eSIM: one active eSIM at a time, plus the physical SIM.
How to check on your phone in 10 seconds
- Dial *#06# in the Phone app. If an EID number appears on screen, your phone has eSIM.
What you need to know about the iPhone 11
- One active eSIM + the physical SIM. You can keep your usual SIM in the tray and the travel eSIM at the same time, each with its own line.
- Two eSIMs at once, no. Two active eSIMs at the same time is only possible from iPhone 13 onwards.
- Some versions sold in China, Hong Kong and Macao don’t have eSIM. If your iPhone 11 comes from there, check it with *#06#.
Requirement: the phone must be unlocked
As well as having eSIM, the phone must be carrier-unlocked. If you bought it from an operator and it’s locked, it may not accept an eSIM from another company: ask them before you travel.
iPhone 11 and eSIM: frequently asked questions
Can I use my SIM and a travel eSIM at the same time on iPhone 11?
Yes. iPhone 11 supports one active eSIM as well as the physical SIM: your SIM for calls and texts, the eSIM for travel data.
Can I have two active eSIMs on iPhone 11?
No. Two active eSIMs at once is only possible from iPhone 13. On iPhone 11 it’s physical SIM + one eSIM.
My iPhone 11 is from Hong Kong. Does it have eSIM?
Maybe not: some versions sold in China, Hong Kong and Macao don’t. Dial *#06#: if an EID shows up, it has eSIM.