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    Does the iPhone 14 Have eSIM?

    Yes — every iPhone 14 supports eSIM, and US models are eSIM-only, with no physical SIM tray at all.

    The iPhone 14 is where Apple committed to eSIM. Models sold in the United States removed the physical SIM tray entirely, so eSIM is the only way to get a line on the phone. Everywhere else the tray stayed, alongside eSIM.

    That change is good news for travel. The iPhone 14 stores eight or more eSIM profiles and keeps two active at once, so your home line and a travel data plan can run side by side without swapping anything physical.

    iPhone 14 models and eSIM support

    ModeleSIM support
    iPhone 14 / Plus / Pro / Pro Max (US)eSIM only — no SIM tray, two active eSIMs
    iPhone 14 / Plus / Pro / Pro Max (international)eSIM + nano-SIM, two active eSIMs
    iPhone 14 (mainland China)No eSIM — dual physical nano-SIM

    Regional caveats and limits

    • US iPhone 14 models have no SIM tray, so a physical travel SIM is not an option on them.
    • Mainland-China models are the reverse: two physical trays and no eSIM.
    • The handset must be carrier-unlocked to use a third-party travel eSIM.
    • Two eSIMs can be active simultaneously, with eight or more stored.
    • eSIM Quick Transfer can move your home line from an older iPhone without contacting the carrier, on supported networks.

    How to set up an eSIM on iPhone 14

    1. Connect to Wi-Fi and turn off any VPN.
    2. Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM > Use QR Code.
    3. Scan the code from your order email, or choose Enter Details Manually for the SM-DP+ address and activation code.
    4. Label the plan "Travel" and keep your home number as the default voice line.
    5. After landing: Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data > select the travel eSIM, then enable Data Roaming on that line.

    Frequently asked questions

    Does the iPhone 14 have eSIM?

    Yes. All iPhone 14 models support eSIM, and US versions are eSIM-only with no physical SIM tray. Mainland-China models are the exception and have no eSIM.

    Does the iPhone 14 have a SIM card slot?

    US models do not — Apple removed the tray. Models sold outside the US kept the nano-SIM tray alongside eSIM.

    How many eSIMs can the iPhone 14 hold?

    Eight or more stored profiles, with two active at the same time.

    Can I use a travel eSIM on a US iPhone 14?

    Yes, and it is the only option since there is no SIM tray. The phone must be carrier-unlocked.

    How do I check my iPhone 14 is unlocked?

    Settings > General > About and look at Carrier Lock. It should read "No SIM restrictions".

    If your iPhone 14 supports eSIM, a Wanderly travel plan installs in a couple of minutes and keeps your home number active.

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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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