Carrier-connected iPhone 15, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, and iPhone 16 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 with 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.
Information on iPhone support for 5G and LTE (Opens in a new window)
Yes, iCloud makes moving your settings, photos, apps, and documents to a new device seamless. Just sign in to iCloud when you set up your new device, access your previous deviceâs iCloud backup, and youâll be ready to go in minutes.
Donât have enough iCloud storage to complete a backup? iCloud will grant you enough temporary storage to make sure you can back up your device and get all your data transferred, free of charge (iOS 15 required).
With Quick Start, you can restore your data and content to your new iPhone from your iCloud backup. For phones using iOS 12.4 or later, Quick Start offers the option of using device-to-device migration, allowing you to transfer all your data wirelessly from your current device to your new one.
If you are switching from Android, you need to download the Move to iOS app first and follow the setup process on your new iPhone.
To learn how to transfer data to your new iPhone, see support.apple.com/en-us/HT201269. (Opens in a new window)
The iPhone Upgrade Program is the easiest way to upgrade to a new iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro, and it also offers the security and protection of AppleCare+. 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 a new 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 15, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, and iPhone 16 Pro 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)
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.
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6.9â³ or 6.3â³
Super Retina XDR display footnote ¹
ProMotion technology
Always-On display
Titanium with textured matte glass back
Action button
Apple Intelligence footnote â¸
A18 Pro chip
with 6-core GPU
Camera Control
Faster access to photo and video tools
Pro camera system
48MP Fusion | 48MP Ultra Wide | Telephoto
Super-highâresolution photos
(24MP and 48MP)
Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
48MP macro photography
Dolby Vision up to 4K at 120 fps
Spatial photos and videos
Latest-generation Photographic Styles
Visual intelligence, to learn about your surroundings
Optical zoom options
Dynamic Island
A magical way to interact with iPhone
Emergency SOS
Emergency SOS via satellite footnote â´
Crash Detection footnote âµ
Roadside Assistance via satellite footnote â´
Messages via satellite footnote â´
Up to 33 hours video playback footnote ³
USBâC
Supports USB 3 footnote â¶
Face ID
6.7â³ or 6.1â³
Super Retina XDR display footnote ¹
â No ProMotion technology
â No Always-On display
Aluminum with
color-infused glass back
Action button
Apple Intelligence footnote â¸
A18 chip
with 5-core GPU
Camera Control
Faster access to photo and video tools
Advanced dualâcamera system
48MP Fusion | 12MP 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
Spatial photos and videos
Latest-generation Photographic Styles
Visual intelligence, to learn about your surroundings
Optical zoom options
Dynamic Island
A magical way to interact with iPhone
Emergency SOS
Emergency SOS via satellite footnote â´
Crash Detection footnote âµ
Roadside Assistance via satellite footnote â´
Messages via satellite footnote â´
Up to 27 hours video playback footnote ³
USBâC
Supports USB 2
Face ID
6.1â³
Super Retina XDR display footnote ¹
â No ProMotion technology
â No Always-On display
Aluminum with glass back
Action button
Apple Intelligence footnote â¸
A18 chip
with 4âcore GPU
â No Camera Control
2-in-1 camera system
48MP Fusion
Super-highâresolution photos
(24MP and 48MP)
Portrait mode with Depth Control
â No Macro photography
Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps
â No Spacial photos and videos
Photographic Styles
Visual intelligence, to learn about your surroundings
Optical zoom options
â No Dynamic Island
Emergency SOS
Emergency SOS via satellite footnote â´
Crash Detection footnote âµ
Roadside Assistance via satellite footnote â´
Messages via satellite footnote â´
Up to 26 hours video playback footnote â·
USBâC
Supports USB 2
Face ID
6.7â³ or 6.1â³
Super Retina XDR display footnote ¹
â No ProMotion technology
â No Always-On display
Aluminum with
color-infused glass back
Ring/Silent switch
â No Apple Intelligence
A16 Bionic chip
with 5-core GPU
â No Camera Control
Dual-camera system
48MP Main | Ultra Wide
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
â No Spacial photos and videos
Photographic Styles
â No Visual intelligence, to learn about your surroundings
Optical zoom options
Dynamic Island
A magical way to interact with iPhone
Emergency SOS
Emergency SOS via satellite footnote â´
Crash Detection footnote âµ
Roadside Assistance via satellite footnote â´
Messages via satellite footnote â´
Up to 26 hours video playback footnote ³
USBâC
Supports USB 2
Face ID