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Does the Apple iPhone X support eSIM?
The Apple iPhone X does not support eSIM. You'll need a physical SIM for mobile data.
⚠️ The phone must be unlocked: a carrier-locked phone cannot add a new eSIM.
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Physical nano-SIM only; predates eSIM in iPhone.
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Last verified: 2026-09-23 · View as Markdown (for AI agents)
Apple iPhone X eSIM — FAQ
Does the Apple iPhone X support eSIM?
The Apple iPhone X does not support eSIM. You'll need a physical SIM for mobile data.
Can I use an eSIM data plan on the Apple iPhone X while travelling?
The Apple iPhone X doesn't support eSIM, so you'd need a physical travel SIM instead. Many newer models in this brand do support eSIM.
Does the Apple iPhone X need to be unlocked to use an eSIM?
Yes. A carrier-locked Apple iPhone X cannot add an eSIM from another provider even if the hardware supports it. Ask your carrier to unlock it before you travel.
Can the Apple iPhone X use a physical SIM and an eSIM at the same time?
Check your model: Dual SIM behaviour varies. On eSIM-only variants there is no physical SIM tray.
Check in your phone settings
Not sure which model you have? Your phone can tell you in a few seconds.
Any phone
Open the phone app and dial this code. If an EID number shows up, the phone supports eSIM.
iPhone
SettingsGeneralAbout
Look for an EID number. Under Carrier Lock, "No SIM restrictions" means the iPhone is unlocked.
Android
Samsung
SettingsConnectionsSIM manager
Google Pixel
SettingsNetwork & internetSIMs
If you can add an eSIM there, the phone supports it. Menu names vary by brand.
Unlocked phones only. A phone locked to a carrier cannot add an eSIM from another provider, even when the model supports eSIM. Ask your carrier to unlock it before you travel.
Other Apple devices with eSIM
Are you travelling abroad?
Get an eSIM for your Apple iPhone X and avoid high roaming charges.