iPhone Air models purchased in the U.S. or Puerto Rico donât have a physical SIM tray and activate only using eSIM. You can activate your iPhone outside the country if your carrier supports eSIM. Learn more about eSIM and carriers (Opens in a new window).
While traveling internationally, your carrier may offer convenient and affordable international roaming options. Additionally, if your iPhone is unlocked, you can use a travel eSIM at your destination. Learn more about using eSIM while traveling (Opens in a new window).
Carrier-connected iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models will arrive ready to activate with eSIM and can connect to your cellular voice and data service without a physical SIM card.
If you completed the steps to authorize activation with AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon when you purchased your new iPhone online, it will arrive ready to use. Just turn it on and follow the onscreen instructions to set it up and activate with the carrier. To activate with eSIM, you will need Wi-Fi for setup.
If you choose âConnect to a carrier laterâ when you buy your iPhone, you can activate your service when you receive your device. If youâre asked to transfer your SIM, follow the onscreen instructions to transfer service from your previous iPhone. To learn more, visit support.apple.com/kb/HT212780 (Opens in a new window) .
All iPhone models are world phones, so you can use them almost anywhere. Whether you are a GSM or CDMA network customer, you can roam internationally on GSM networks in over 200 countries or regions around the world. If you financed your iPhone with your wireless carrier, contact them to verify that you can roam internationally.
Availability of 5G and LTE data varies in some countries or regions and depends on carrier support for certain 5G and LTE radio frequencies. Contact your wireless carrier for more information regarding international roaming policies and rates.
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Yes. If you change your mind and no longer wish to keep your iPhone, you have the option to return it to us. The returned iPhone must be in good condition and in the original packaging, which contains all accessories, manuals, and instructions. Returns are subject to Appleâs Sales and Refunds Policy.
The iPhone Upgrade Program is the easiest way to upgrade to a new iPhone 17, iPhone Air, or iPhone 17 Pro, and it also offers the security and protection of AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss. Learn more about joining the iPhone Upgrade Program (Opens in a new window) .
If you are already part of the program, start by checking your upgrade status to see if youâre eligible for the latest iPhone. If you are, you can either proceed with your upgrade online or visit an Apple Store and chat with a Specialist. You can upgrade anytime after six months, as long as youâve made the equivalent of at least 12 payments. If you have to pay an additional amount to meet your 12 payments, you can do it when you upgrade. We will arrange for you to trade in your old iPhone as part of the program, so please do not trade in your current iPhone using the standard Apple Trade In option (Opens in a new window) .
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AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, and Verizon are the national wireless carriers for iPhone in the United States, and they all offer 5G service. iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models are 5G capable. The Apple Store and apple.com (Opens in a new window) sell these models for use on these networks.
View the AT&T 5G coverage map (Opens in a new window)
View the Boost Mobile 5G coverage map (Opens in a new window)
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6.9â³ or 6.3â³
Super Retina XDR display
ProMotion technology
Always-On display
Dynamic Island
Aluminum unibody
Action button
Camera Control for faster access to photo and video tools
A19 Pro chip
6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Up to 39 hours video playback
18MP Center Stage front camera
Tap to zoom and rotate
Center Stage for photos
Ultra-stabilized video
Dual Capture
Center Stage for video calls
48MP Pro Fusion camera system
48MP Fusion Main | 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide | 48MP Fusion Telephoto
Super-highâresolution photos
(24MP and 48MP)
Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
Macro photography
Dolby Vision up to 4K at 120 fps
Latest-generation Photographic Styles
Optical zoom options .5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x
Apple Intelligence
Emergency SOS
Emergency SOS via satellite
Crash Detection
Roadside Assistance via satellite
Messages via satellite
USBâC
Supports USB 3 for up to 20x faster transfers
6.5â
Super Retina XDR display
ProMotion technology
Always-On display
Dynamic Island
Titanium frame
Action button
Camera Control for faster access to photo and video tools
A19 Pro chip
5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Up to 27 hours video playback
18MP Center Stage front camera
Tap to zoom and rotate
Center Stage for photos
Ultra-stabilized video
Dual Capture
Center Stage for video calls
48MP Fusion camera system
48MP Fusion Main
Super-highâresolution photos
(24MP and 48MP)
Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
â No Macro photography
Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps
Latest-generation Photographic Styles
Optical zoom options 1x, 2x
Apple Intelligence
Emergency SOS
Emergency SOS via satellite
Crash Detection
Roadside Assistance via satellite
Messages via satellite
USBâC
Supports USB 2
6.3â
Super Retina XDR display
ProMotion technology
Always-On display
Dynamic Island
Aluminum frame
Action button
Camera Control for faster access to photo and video tools
A19 chip
5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Up to 30 hours video playback
18MP Center Stage front camera
Tap to zoom and rotate
Center Stage for photos
Ultra-stabilized video
Dual Capture
Center Stage for video calls
48MP Dual Fusion camera system
48MP Fusion Main | 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide
Super-highâresolution photos
(24MP and 48MP)
Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
Macro photography
Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps
Latest-generation Photographic Styles
Optical zoom options .5x, 1x, 2x
Apple Intelligence
Emergency SOS
Emergency SOS via satellite
Crash Detection
Roadside Assistance via satellite
Messages via satellite
USBâC
Supports USB 2
6.1â³
Super Retina XDR display
â No ProMotion technology
â No Always-On display
â No Dynamic Island
Aluminum frame
Action button
â No Camera Control for faster access to photo and video tools
A18 chip
4-core GPU
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Up to 26 hours video playback
12MP TrueDepth camera
Tap to zoom
â No Center Stage for photos
â No Ultra-stabilized video
â No Dual Capture
â No Center Stage for video calls
2-in-1 camera system
48MP Fusion Main
Super-highâresolution photos
(24MP and 48MP)
Portrait mode with Depth Control
â No Macro photography
Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps
Photographic Styles
Optical zoom options 1x, 2x
Apple Intelligence
Emergency SOS
Emergency SOS via satellite
Crash Detection
Roadside Assistance via satellite
Messages via satellite
USBâC
Supports USB 2