Does the iPhone 17 have eSIM?

Yes

iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max have eSIM. In the US, Mexico and ten other countries, they’re eSIM-only.

How to check on your phone in 10 seconds

  1. 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 17

  • In Spain and Italy, nano-SIM + eSIM, and it supports two eSIMs at once. You can keep your usual SIM and the travel eSIM, each with its own line.
  • eSIM-only, with no tray, if bought in: the United States, US Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Guam, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman.
  • Hong Kong and Macao: nano-SIM + eSIM. Models from mainland China don’t have eSIM.
  • There’s also an iPhone 17e, with eSIM.

Source: Apple · Apple · Apple · Apple · Checked on 06-10-2026

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.

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iPhone 17 and eSIM: frequently asked questions

My iPhone 17 is from the US. Can I put a physical SIM in it?

No: iPhone 17 models bought in the US (and in the other countries on the list) are eSIM-only. For travel data, you add the eSIM as one more line.

Does the Hong Kong iPhone 17 have eSIM?

Yes: models from Hong Kong and Macao have nano-SIM + eSIM. Models from mainland China, on the other hand, don’t have eSIM.

Do iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max have eSIM too?

Yes, just like iPhone 17. And so does iPhone 17e.