# Does the iPhone 15 support eSIM? Yes, per the official list for the UAE

URL: https://esimgo.ae/esim-compatible-phones/iphone-15/
Source: eSIM Go (esimgo.ae)
Verified on: 15 Oct 2026

The iPhone 15 is on Apple’s list of eSIM phones for the UAE. On a phone bought abroad, it depends on the market it was made for. To be sure, look for an “Add eSIM” option in the SIM settings.

## What the official list says

- Apple Support (UAE): eSIM works on “iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, or later”.
- Apple Support (UAE): two eSIMs active at once on “iPhone 13 models and later”.
- Whether the iPhone 15 sold in the UAE also has a nano-SIM tray is not confirmed here: Apple’s UAE tech specs page shows the US configuration.
- An iPhone bought in China mainland has no eSIM: Apple says only iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, 17e and Air support eSIM there. In Hong Kong and Macao, some models have two nano-SIM slots instead.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many eSIMs can the iPhone 15 use?

Apple’s list for the UAE confirms eSIM on the iPhone 15, but not whether two eSIMs can be active at the same time.

### Can I keep my UAE number and add a travel eSIM on the iPhone 15?

Yes: the iPhone 15 keeps two lines active at once, so your UAE number stays on and the travel eSIM handles data.

## Sources

- [Apple Support (UAE): Set up eSIM on iPhone](https://support.apple.com/en-ae/118669), checked on 15 Oct 2026
- [Apple Support (UAE): Using Dual SIM with an eSIM](https://support.apple.com/en-ae/109317), checked on 15 Oct 2026