Does the iPhone XR have eSIM? What Apple lists
Yes. Apple’s SIM types support page lists the iPhone XR and says it supports eSIM. The table below shows the iPhone XR’s eSIM status, the recorded Dual SIM status, physical SIM availability, and Apple’s note.
| Model | eSIM | Dual eSIM | Physical SIM also | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone XR | yes | unknown | yes | Apple lists eSIM and nano-SIM. |
The short answer for iPhone XR
Apple lists the iPhone XR with eSIM support. The source was read on September 30, 2026. Apple’s note says the iPhone XR has eSIM and nano-SIM listed for its SIM types.
Dual SIM and physical SIM
The table records physical SIM also: yes. It records Dual SIM with an eSIM as unknown, so the iPhone XR’s Dual SIM result remains unknown on this page. The available physical SIM is the nano-SIM listed in Apple’s note.
The eSIM and physical SIM entries answer separate questions. Apple lists the iPhone XR as supporting eSIM and lists a nano-SIM, while this page has no source for Dual SIM support on the iPhone XR, so it does not say either way.
What to check before you buy an eSIM plan
The eSIM must also be unlocked from its carrier. The carrier or provider must support eSIM for the plan to work. An eSIM is installed by scanning a QR code or entering a code from the provider.
Apple’s device list answers whether the iPhone XR is listed for eSIM support. The selected carrier or provider still has to support eSIM for the plan, and the eSIM has to be unlocked from its carrier. Those are the checks to make before selecting a plan.