Does the iPhone Duo have a physical SIM card slot?

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No, the iPhone Duo does not support a physical SIM card. Apple's store page says it is activated with an eSIM, which needs a carrier and plan that support eSIM.

Apple's buy page states that iPhone Duo is activated with an eSIM and does not support a physical SIM, and that using an eSIM requires a carrier that supports eSIM and a wireless service plan; check with your carrier for details. Apple describes an eSIM as a digital SIM that removes the need for a physical SIM card.

Per Apple, an eSIM lets you transfer an existing cellular plan or get a new one digitally, store multiple eSIMs on one device, and use two phone numbers at once. Apple also notes that someone cannot remove a physical SIM card if your iPhone is lost or stolen.

Apple's press release says iPhone Duo becomes available on October 23, 2026 in more than 70 countries and regions, and on October 30 in 28 others; the release lists only some countries by name. Taiwan's on-sale date and each Taiwan carrier's eSIM support are not covered by the sources used here, so check Apple Taiwan and your carrier's announcements.

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