Does the iPhone X support eSIM?
No. No. The iPhone X does not support eSIM — eSIM arrived with the XS / XR.
eSIM support No
Max eSIM profiles stored —
Dual eSIM (2 active) No
Release year 2017
Brand Apple
eSIM-only regions None
Details & region notes
No iPhone before the XS / XR (2018) has eSIM hardware. To use a travel eSIM you need an iPhone XS / XR or newer.
iPhone X doesn't support eSIM — here's what to do
Without eSIM hardware you can't install a travel eSIM. Consider: buying a cheap local physical SIM at the airport, renting a pocket Wi-Fi device, or upgrading to a phone that supports eSIM.