iPhone Air and eSIM
Every iPhone Air 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
- No
- 5G phone
- Yes
- Released
- 2025
The first iPhone sold eSIM-only worldwide: there is no SIM tray in any country. Two eSIMs can be active at the same time.
Checked October 4, 2026 ยท source
Models in this series
| Model | eSIM | Stored | Active | Physical SIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone Air | Yes | 8+ | 2 | No |
Mainland China. The thin body left no room for a SIM tray, so even the mainland China version is eSIM-only; it went on sale there later than elsewhere and works with Chinese carrier eSIMs.
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 Air
Can I keep my home number while using a travel eSIM on iPhone Air?
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 Air 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 Air 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.
