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Does the iPhone 8 support eSIM?

No — the iPhone 8 doesn’t support eSIM.

eSIM not supported

The iPhone 8 has no eSIM chip, so travel eSIMs can’t be installed on it. If you’re upgrading before your trip, any iPhone from the XS/XR onward, Pixel 4 onward or Galaxy S20 onward supports eSIM in most regions.

Source: Apple eSIM support information

Questions about the iPhone 8

Does the iPhone 8 support eSIM?

No. The iPhone 8 doesn’t support eSIM, so it can’t use a travel eSIM. You’d need a physical travel SIM or an eSIM-capable phone.

Other Apple phones