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    Does the iPhone 15 Have eSIM?

    Yes — all iPhone 15 models support eSIM, and US versions are eSIM-only with no SIM tray.

    The iPhone 15 carries forward the iPhone 14's arrangement: eSIM-only in the United States, eSIM plus a nano-SIM tray everywhere else. The headline hardware change that year was USB-C, not SIM.

    For travellers the practical picture is unchanged and good: two active eSIMs, eight or more stored profiles, and no tray to lose.

    iPhone 15 models and eSIM support

    ModeleSIM support
    iPhone 15 / Plus / Pro / Pro Max (US)eSIM only — no SIM tray, two active eSIMs
    iPhone 15 / Plus / Pro / Pro Max (international)eSIM + nano-SIM, two active eSIMs
    iPhone 15 (mainland China)No eSIM — dual physical nano-SIM

    Regional caveats and limits

    • US models have no SIM tray; eSIM is the only way to add a line.
    • Mainland-China models have no eSIM and use two physical trays.
    • The phone must be carrier-unlocked for a third-party travel eSIM.
    • Two eSIMs stay active at once — keep your home line for calls and the travel plan for data.
    • Installing a travel eSIM before you fly is fine; most plans only start counting when they first connect to a network abroad.

    How to set up an eSIM on iPhone 15

    1. Connect to Wi-Fi and turn off any VPN.
    2. Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM > Use QR Code.
    3. Scan your QR code, or enter the SM-DP+ address and activation code manually.
    4. Label the plan and set your home number as the default voice line.
    5. On arrival: select the travel eSIM for Cellular Data and turn on Data Roaming for that line.

    Frequently asked questions

    Does the iPhone 15 have eSIM?

    Yes. Every iPhone 15 model supports eSIM. US versions are eSIM-only; international versions also keep a nano-SIM tray.

    Does the iPhone 15 have a SIM tray?

    Not in the US. Models sold in most other countries retain the nano-SIM tray.

    Can the iPhone 15 run two eSIMs at once?

    Yes — two active eSIMs, with eight or more profiles stored.

    Should I install my travel eSIM before flying?

    Yes. Install on Wi-Fi at home, then enable it on arrival. Most plans begin when they first register on a network at the destination.

    If your iPhone 15 supports eSIM, a Wanderly travel plan installs in a couple of minutes and keeps your home number active.

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