Does iPhone 17 / 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max support eSIM?
Released Sep 2025; China models still dual physical SIM, no eSIM
Yes (except mainland China models). All other regions support eSIM; US models are eSIM-only. Mainland China models are dual physical SIM with no eSIM — China iPhones only gained eSIM with the 18 Pro.
By regional variant
| Variant | eSIM support |
|---|
| Mainland China | No eSIM: dual nano-SIM |
| United States | eSIM-only, no SIM tray |
| Other regions | nano-SIM + eSIM |
Notes
- China iPhone 17 with no eSIM? Your options: a non-China iPhone, a second eSIM-capable phone, or a pocket Wi-Fi.
- Dial *#06# — an EID means the hardware supports eSIM.
FAQs
Can the China iPhone 17 Pro use eSIM?
No — it's dual physical SIM with no eSIM hardware.
Does the Hong Kong iPhone 17 support eSIM?
Yes (nano-SIM + eSIM), but it can't activate mainland-China carrier eSIMs.