iPhone X and eSIM
The iPhone X 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.
Despite the Face ID design it shares with later models, the iPhone X has no eSIM — only a nano-SIM slot.
Checked October 4, 2026 · source
Models in this series
| Model | eSIM | Stored | Active | Physical SIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone X | No | — | — | Yes |
Questions: iPhone X
Can I keep my home number while using a travel eSIM on iPhone X?
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 X 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 X 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.
