iPhone 16e and eSIM
Every iPhone 16e model supports eSIM, except units made for the markets listed below. Here is what that means for a travel plan.
Yes โ supports eSIM
- eSIMs stored
- 8 or more
- Active at once
- 2
- Physical SIM
- Yes; no SIM tray on US models
- 5G phone
- Yes
- Released
- 2025
The successor to the iPhone SE line, with the same eSIM setup as the iPhone 16: eSIM-only in the USA, nano-SIM plus eSIM elsewhere.
Checked October 4, 2026 ยท source
Models in this series
| Model | eSIM | Stored | Active | Physical SIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16e | Yes | 8+ | 2 | Yes* |
* Yes; no SIM tray on US models.
Mainland China. The iPhone 16e sold in mainland China has no eSIM.
USA. US models have no SIM tray and work with eSIM only.
How to install a travel eSIM on iPhone
Pick a destination below; the QR code arrives by email in a minute.
Settings โ Cellular โ Add eSIM โ Use QR code.
Keep your home line for calls and SMS.
Set the travel line as mobile data and enable data roaming for it.
Where to find eSIM in settings: Settings โ Cellular (Mobile Data) โ Add eSIM
Questions: iPhone 16e
Can I keep my home number while using a travel eSIM on iPhone 16e?
Yes. Your own SIM or eSIM stays active for calls and SMS; the travel eSIM carries data only. You choose which line is used for data in settings.
How many eSIMs can be installed on iPhone 16e at the same time?
Several profiles can be stored and two lines can be active at once. Switching between stored eSIMs takes a tap in Settings โ Cellular.
Can I move the eSIM from iPhone 16e to another phone?
Usually an eSIM installs once. Delete it from one phone and it cannot be reinstalled on another without a new activation, so decide which phone carries it before you install.
