Does the iPhone 17 Pro Max support eSIM?
Yes. Yes. The iPhone 17 Pro Max supports eSIM and can store multiple eSIMs with two active at once.
eSIM support Supported
Dual eSIM (2 active) Yes
Released 2025
eSIM-only regions United States
Region & carrier notes
US models are eSIM-only (no physical SIM tray). Mainland China models use dual physical SIM and do not support eSIM.
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How to install an eSIM on your iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Buy an eSIM plan and receive a QR code by email.
- Go to Settings → Cellular / Mobile Data.
- Tap Add eSIM, then Use QR Code and scan it.
- Label the plan and enable Data Roaming on arrival. Done.