iPhone 8 and eSIM
The iPhone 8 has no eSIM. A travel eSIM cannot be installed on it.
No — does not support eSIM
A travel eSIM needs eSIM hardware; there is no workaround. A physical travel SIM or roaming from your own carrier are the options for this phone.
The last iPhone generation without an eSIM: a single nano-SIM only. A travel eSIM cannot be installed on it.
Checked October 4, 2026 · source
Models in this series
| Model | eSIM | Stored | Active | Physical SIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 8 | No | — | — | Yes |
| iPhone 8 Plus | No | — | — | Yes |
Questions: iPhone 8
Can I keep my home number while using a travel eSIM on iPhone 8?
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 8 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 → Cellular.
Can I move the eSIM from iPhone 8 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.
