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Does iPhone 15 Support eSIM? Yes — Here's the Full Setup Guide

iPhone 15 supports dual eSIM on all models. US versions are eSIM-only. Find out how to set up a travel eSIM on your iPhone 15 step by step.

By Daniel Reyes·eSIM & Mobile Networks Writer·Last reviewed: May 22, 2026·5 min read
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Quick answer

Yes. All iPhone 15 models — iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max — support eSIM. US models are eSIM-only with no physical SIM tray. International models have a nano-SIM slot alongside eSIM. All iPhone 15 models support Dual SIM (two lines active simultaneously), which is the ideal travel setup: one eSIM for your home carrier, one for your travel data plan.

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iPhone 15 eSIM specifications

ModelReleasedeSIM typePhysical SIM (US)Physical SIM (intl)
iPhone 15September 2023Dual eSIMNone — eSIM onlynano-SIM + eSIM
iPhone 15 PlusSeptember 2023Dual eSIMNone — eSIM onlynano-SIM + eSIM
iPhone 15 ProSeptember 2023Dual eSIMNone — eSIM onlynano-SIM + eSIM
iPhone 15 Pro MaxSeptember 2023Dual eSIMNone — eSIM onlynano-SIM + eSIM
Note: If your iPhone 15 was purchased in the US, it has no SIM card tray. You must use eSIM for all cellular connectivity — including travel plans.

How to install a travel eSIM on iPhone 15

  1. Buy your travel eSIM from Flysimio before your trip — you need Wi-Fi for installation.
  2. Open the Flysimio email containing your QR code.
  3. Go to Settings → Cellular on your iPhone 15.
  4. Tap "Add eSIM".
  5. Select "Use QR Code" and scan the QR code.
  6. The eSIM installs in under 30 seconds.
  7. Name the new line (e.g., "France").
  8. Set the travel eSIM as your Cellular Data line.
  9. Turn off Data Roaming on your home line only.

Best travel eSIM plans for iPhone 15

iPhone 15's Dual eSIM lets you run your home carrier and a travel data plan simultaneously. Your home number stays active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM handles data. Browse destination plans at flysimio.com/destinations — starting from $1.75, 7-day refund.

Frequently asked questions

Does iPhone 15 have a SIM card slot?

US iPhone 15 models have no physical SIM card slot — eSIM only. International iPhone 15 models sold outside the USA include a nano-SIM card tray alongside eSIM support.

Can I use two eSIMs at the same time on iPhone 15?

Yes. iPhone 15 supports Dual SIM with two active lines simultaneously. You can have your home carrier and a travel eSIM both active at the same time.

How do I add a travel eSIM to iPhone 15?

Go to Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code. Scan the QR code from your Flysimio purchase email. The eSIM installs automatically in 10–30 seconds.

Will my iPhone 15 eSIM work abroad?

Your home carrier eSIM will work abroad only if you have an international roaming plan. A separate travel eSIM from Flysimio gives you local data rates in 184 countries without roaming charges.

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Daniel Reyes

eSIM & Mobile Networks Writer

Daniel is a telecoms writer who has covered mobile networks and eSIM technology since 2019. He breaks down carrier coverage, device compatibility, and activation step by step.

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