Does the iPhone SE (3rd generation) have eSIM? What Apple lists
Yes, the iPhone SE (3rd generation) supports eSIM. Apple's SIM types page is published with the date September 17, 2026, and its list names 1 model in this family with eSIM and nano-SIM support.
| Model | eSIM | eSIM plus nano-SIM | Two eSIMs | Physical SIM tray |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone SE (3rd generation) | yes | yes | yes | yes |
The short answer for iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Apple lists iPhone SE (3rd generation) as supporting eSIM. Apple's Use Dual SIM on iPhone page names this model for 1 physical SIM with 1 eSIM and for 2 eSIMs. Those entries answer the compatibility question for the 1 model named by Apple's SIM types page.
Apple's eSIM and nano-SIM entry means the iPhone SE (3rd generation) has a physical SIM tray alongside eSIM support. The iPhone SE (2nd generation) appears on Apple's Dual SIM page. It is not in the eSIM and nano-SIM list on the SIM types page used here. The generation is part of the compatibility check.
One physical SIM and one eSIM, or two eSIMs
Apple's Dual SIM wording for this model is 1 physical SIM with 1 eSIM, or 2 eSIMs. The page names iPhone SE (3rd generation) for both combinations. The model also appears under eSIM and nano-SIM, which is the listing that identifies its physical SIM tray.
What the SIM tray means when you travel
Apple lists iPhone SE (3rd generation) under eSIM and nano-SIM, and says iPhone 13 models and earlier have a SIM tray for a nano-SIM card from a carrier. A traveler can keep a home nano-SIM and add a travel eSIM, or use two eSIMs.
The Dual SIM page says some models lack physical SIM support. Its note also covers eSIM availability in countries and regions. In China mainland, Apple says only a short list of newer models supports eSIM, and iPhone SE (3rd generation) is not on it.
What to check before you buy an eSIM plan
Check your destination against Apple's country and region note above. Then check the plan's terms with the provider, because the saved Apple pages do not cover carrier locks or how a provider delivers its eSIM.