Does the iPhone SE (1st gen, 2016) support eSIM?
No. No. The original iPhone SE (2016) does not support eSIM. Only the 2020 and 2022 SE models do.
eSIM support Not supported
Dual eSIM (2 active) No
Released 2016
eSIM-only regions None
Region & carrier notes
Upgrade to the iPhone SE (2020) or later for eSIM support.
Need eSIM? Here's what to do
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