Every iPhone from the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR (2018) onward supports eSIM, including the iPhone SE from 2020 on. iPhone 14 and later models bought in the United States have no SIM card tray, and the iPhone Air has none anywhere, so those work with eSIM only. iPhone 13 and later can run two eSIMs at the same time.
iPhone models and eSIM
- iPhone XS, XS Max, XR and later, including iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation): eSIM next to a SIM card, or eSIM only on models without a tray.
- iPhone 13 and later: two eSIMs can be active at once, for example your home line and VoyaSIM, with no SIM card at all.
- No SIM card tray: iPhone 14 and later bought in the United States, the iPhone Air everywhere, and newer models in a growing list of countries that Apple publishes.
- iPhone X, iPhone 8 and older, iPhone SE (2016): no eSIM; they need a SIM card.
- Bought in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao: most of these iPhones take two SIM cards and have no eSIM; Apple lists the few exceptions.
Check your iPhone
- Settings → General → About: an EID number in the list means the iPhone has an eSIM chip.
- Settings → Cellular: “Add eSIM” confirms it, and a plan can be installed from there.
- Settings → General → About → Carrier Lock must say “No SIM restrictions”, or no other line will work.
How many eSIMs an iPhone holds
An iPhone can store eight or more eSIMs, so plans from earlier trips can stay installed. Only the lines you switch on are used; choose the VoyaSIM line under Cellular Data while you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Does the iPhone 15, 16 or 17 have a SIM card slot?
It depends on where it was bought. Models sold in the United States have had no SIM card tray since the iPhone 14, and more countries now get SIM-free models; elsewhere most still have one. All of them support eSIM.
How do I take the SIM card out of an iPhone?
Push the SIM eject tool or a paperclip into the small hole of the tray on the side of the iPhone. You do not need to remove your SIM card to use a travel eSIM: it is added next to it.
Does an iPhone from China work with VoyaSIM?
Only if it has an eSIM: most mainland-China, Hong Kong and Macao models use two SIM cards instead. Check Settings → Cellular for “Add eSIM” before you buy.
Sources & methodology
Plan prices and network lists on this page come from the live VoyaSIM catalog. Third-party figures were checked against the sources below as of October 31, 2026.