Does the iPhone 11 Have eSIM? Yes — How to Check

Yes — the iPhone 11 supports eSIM. The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max do too, except for models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.

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Before buying a travel eSIM

Settings > General > About > Carrier Lock should say ‘No SIM restrictions’. If it does not, contact your home carrier; eSIM hardware alone does not mean the phone is unlocked.
Compare your model and purchase region with the table below. A second IMEI can belong to a physical SIM and does not prove eSIM support.
Choose plans for your destination and check coverage, validity and what starts the activation clock. Install over Wi-Fi following the instructions for the plan you bought.

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The iPhone 11 generation runs Dual SIM Dual Standby: one physical nano-SIM plus one eSIM, both active at the same time. You can store several eSIM profiles but only keep one of them active, which is plenty for travel — you install the plan for the country you are in and leave your home SIM handling calls.

To confirm your handset, open Settings > General > About and scroll to the EID row. An EID number means the eSIM chip is there.

Does the iPhone 11 support eSIM? Model-by-model answer

Model	eSIM support
iPhone 11	eSIM + nano-SIM (one eSIM active)
iPhone 11 Pro	eSIM + nano-SIM (one eSIM active)
iPhone 11 Pro Max	eSIM + nano-SIM (one eSIM active)
iPhone 11 (mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau)	No eSIM — dual physical nano-SIM

Regional caveats and limits

Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau ship with two physical SIM trays and no eSIM hardware. This cannot be changed in software.
Only one eSIM is active at a time on the iPhone 11; dual active eSIM arrived with the iPhone 13.
The handset must be carrier-unlocked before a third-party travel eSIM will connect.
The iPhone 11 is 4G/LTE only. That caps your speed on some networks, but it does not affect eSIM itself.
Update to the latest iOS the device supports — older builds occasionally fail profile downloads.

How to set up an eSIM on iPhone 11

Connect to Wi-Fi and turn off any VPN.
Settings > Cellular > Add Cellular Plan.
Scan the QR code from your order email, or tap Enter Details Manually for the SM-DP+ address and activation code.
Label the plan "Travel" and keep your home number as the default voice line.
After landing: set Cellular Data to the travel plan and switch on Data Roaming for that line.

Roaming is set per line, so it has to be enabled on the travel eSIM rather than your home number. See how to turn on data roaming for the exact path on iPhone and Android. Moving to a different handset later? Read how to transfer an eSIM to a new phone first. Travel eSIM transfers depend on the plan; contact support before deleting a profile because its QR code may not be reusable.

Once your iPhone 11 is set up, the plan itself is the last step — travellers heading out with one usually start with Ireland eSIM, Iceland eSIM, Spain eSIM, Portugal eSIM, Italy eSIM or Germany eSIM. Browse all destinations.

Sources and verification

Compatibility details were last verified on August 27, 2026 against official manufacturer documentation. Regional carrier restrictions can still vary by model number and where the phone was purchased.

Need help identifying the eSIM hardware? Read what an EID number is and where to find it.

Apple Support: Use Dual SIM with an eSIM Apple: Check your iPhone's carrier lock

Frequently asked questions

Does the iPhone 11 have eSIM?

Yes. The iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max support eSIM everywhere except the mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau variants, which use two physical SIMs instead.

How do I check if my iPhone 11 supports eSIM?

Settings > General > About, then scroll to EID. If an EID number is listed, the phone has eSIM hardware.

Can the iPhone 11 run two eSIMs at once?

No. It supports one active eSIM alongside one physical nano-SIM. Two active eSIMs require an iPhone 13 or later.

Is the iPhone 11 still fine for a travel eSIM in 2026?

Yes. Travel data plans work normally on it; you are limited to 4G speeds rather than 5G.

Why does my iPhone 11 have no Add Cellular Plan option?

Either it is a China, Hong Kong or Macau model without eSIM hardware, or it is carrier-locked. Check for an EID in Settings > General > About.

Does the iPhone 11 support eSIM and a physical SIM at the same time?

Yes. The iPhone 11 runs one eSIM and one nano-SIM at once (Dual SIM Dual Standby), so you can keep your home number active while a travel plan carries data.

Does eSIM work on the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max?

Yes. All three iPhone 11 models have identical eSIM hardware; only the mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau variants ship without it.

Once your iPhone 11 is confirmed compatible and unlocked, compare travel plans by destination. On phones with Dual SIM, you can keep your home line enabled; your home carrier may charge for calls, texts or roaming.

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Not sure which iPhones support eSIM?

Our full breakdown covers every eSIM-capable iPhone model and how to check yours.

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