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Does the iPhone 12 Pro have eSIM? Yes, except China and Hong Kong models

Yes, the iPhone 12 Pro supports eSIM, except some versions sold in particular countries or by particular carriers. The versions without it are listed below.

eSIM
Some versions
Brand
Apple
Type
Phone
Released
2020
Checked
October 11, 2026, against support.apple.com

Which versions of the iPhone 12 Pro have no eSIM

Versions with two nano-SIM slots, sold in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao, have no eSIM. Everywhere else the iPhone 12 Pro has a nano-SIM slot and an eSIM.

What to know about the iPhone 12 Pro

One eSIM line plus the SIM card. Apple lists the iPhone 12 Pro as Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM). It can store several eSIMs, but two lines run at once only as the nano-SIM plus one eSIM: two active eSIMs need an iPhone 13 or later (Apple Support). For a trip that is the classic setup: your home SIM card stays in the tray for calls and texts, and the travel eSIM carries your data. Only one line uses cellular data at a time.

Check yours. Open Settings > General > About and scroll down: an iPhone with eSIM lists an EID there (Apple Support). No EID means a version without eSIM.

Locked or not. Apple notes that eSIM may be disabled on an iPhone bought from some carriers, so make sure yours is unlocked first: the 30-second check. Then install a travel eSIM on iPhone.

Where are you taking your iPhone 12 Pro?

If your version takes an eSIM, you can buy a data plan now and install it before you fly. Pick your destination.

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Check your own iPhone 12 Pro

Two minutes on the phone itself settles it, whichever version you have.

  1. Dial *#06#

    Open the phone app and dial *#06#. If a number labelled EID appears, your phone supports eSIM.

  2. On an iPhone

    Go to Settings, then Cellular (or Mobile Data). If you see Add eSIM or Add Cellular Plan, it supports eSIM.

  3. Check it is unlocked

    A phone bought from a carrier on contract may be locked to it. Ask your carrier, or look for a Carrier Lock line in your settings that says No SIM restrictions.

Next steps

How to install a travel eSIM on iPhone

Set it up before you fly and keep your usual number for calls and texts.

Does my phone support eSIM?

The 30-second check for any phone: the EID, and whether it is unlocked.

Other Apple phones

Every Apple model eSIM compatible phones