Does the iPhone 15 have eSIM?
Yes
iPhone 15 supports two active lines at once: two eSIMs, or the physical SIM and one eSIM.
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 15
- Two active lines at once: two eSIMs, or the physical SIM and one eSIM. You can keep your usual line active and add the travel eSIM.
- It stores 8 or more eSIMs, although only two lines can be active at the same time.
- Models bought in the United States are eSIM-only: they have no tray for a physical SIM.
- Versions from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao don’t have eSIM.
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 15 and eSIM: frequently asked questions
Can I have two active eSIMs on iPhone 15?
Yes. iPhone 15 supports two active lines at once: two eSIMs, or the physical SIM and one eSIM.
My iPhone 15 is from the US. Can I put a physical SIM in it?
No: iPhone 15 models bought in the United States have no tray and work with eSIM only. For travel data, you add the eSIM as one more line.
My iPhone 15 is from China or Hong Kong. Does it have eSIM?
No: iPhone 15 models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao don’t have eSIM. Dial *#06#: if no EID shows up, it doesn’t have one.