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Which iPhones Have USB-C, MagSafe, eSIM, 5G and the Action Button?
A model-by-model chart of iPhone features: USB-C, MagSafe, 5G, eSIM, Action button, Dynamic Island and Camera Control, with Canadian SIM details.
USB-C arrived with the iPhone 15. MagSafe started with the iPhone 12 (but not the iPhone 16e or any SE). 5G started with the iPhone 12 and SE (3rd gen). The Action button started with the iPhone 15 Pro. eSIM has been in every iPhone since the XS and XR, and in Canada the iPhone 17 family, Air, 17e, 18 Pro and Duo are eSIM only, with no SIM tray.
The full chart
| iPhone | Port | MagSafe | 5G | SIM (Canadian model) | Action button | Dynamic Island | Camera Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone Duo | USB-C | Yes | Yes | eSIM only | No | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 18 Pro / 18 Pro Max | USB-C | Yes | Yes | eSIM only | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 17e | USB-C | Yes | Yes | eSIM only | Yes | No | No |
| iPhone 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max | USB-C | Yes | Yes | eSIM only | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone Air | USB-C | Yes | Yes | eSIM only | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 17 | USB-C | Yes | Yes | eSIM only | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 16e | USB-C | No | Yes | SIM + eSIM | Yes | No | No |
| iPhone 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max | USB-C | Yes | Yes | SIM + eSIM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 16 / 16 Plus | USB-C | Yes | Yes | SIM + eSIM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max | USB-C | Yes | Yes | SIM + eSIM | Yes | Yes | No |
| iPhone 15 / 15 Plus | USB-C | Yes | Yes | SIM + eSIM | No | Yes | No |
| iPhone 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max | Lightning | Yes | Yes | SIM + eSIM | No | Yes | No |
| iPhone 14 / 14 Plus | Lightning | Yes | Yes | SIM + eSIM | No | No | No |
| iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Lightning | No | Yes | SIM + eSIM | No | No | No |
| iPhone 13 / 13 mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max | Lightning | Yes | Yes | SIM + eSIM | No | No | No |
| iPhone 12 / 12 mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max | Lightning | Yes | Yes | SIM + eSIM | No | No | No |
| iPhone SE (2nd gen) | Lightning | No | No | SIM + eSIM | No | No | No |
| iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max | Lightning | No | No | SIM + eSIM | No | No | No |
| iPhone XS / XS Max / XR | Lightning | No | No | SIM + eSIM | No | No | No |
| iPhone 8 / 8 Plus / X | Lightning | No | No | SIM only | No | No | No |
| iPhone 7 / 7 Plus / 6s / SE (1st gen) | Lightning | No | No | SIM only | No | No | No |
From Apple's iPhone compare and tech specs pages at apple.com/ca/iphone/compare, checked October 24, 2026. SIM details are for models sold in Canada. US models of the iPhone 14 and later are eSIM only.
Which iPhones have USB-C?
iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max and every newer iPhone, including 16e, 17e and Air. The iPhone 14 and older use Lightning. The Pro models from the 15 Pro onward and the iPhone Duo support faster USB 3 transfers (up to 10Gb/s) with the right cable. The others use USB 2 speeds.
Which iPhones have MagSafe?
Every iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 model, Air, 17e, 18 Pro and Duo. Not the iPhone 16e, and not the iPhone SE (2nd or 3rd gen), which charge with regular Qi wireless pads only. Shop MagSafe accessories.
Which iPhones have eSIM, and which are eSIM only?
- eSIM plus a SIM tray: iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 families, 16e and SE (2nd and 3rd gen), as sold in Canada.
- eSIM only in Canada: iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, Air, 17e, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and Duo. You cannot use a physical SIM card.
- US models: every iPhone 14 and newer sold in the US is eSIM only, so check before buying an imported phone.
Moving to an eSIM-only iPhone? Your carrier can transfer your number to eSIM during setup. See how to keep your number when you switch and what an unlocked phone is.
Which iPhones have 5G?
iPhone 12 and every newer iPhone, plus the iPhone SE (3rd gen). The iPhone 11, SE (2nd gen) and older are 4G LTE only.
Which iPhones have the Action button?
iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, every iPhone 16 model including 16e, every iPhone 17 model including 17e and Air, and the iPhone 18 Pro. The regular iPhone 15 and older have the ring/silent switch instead. The iPhone Duo has no Action button.
Which iPhones have the Dynamic Island?
iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, every iPhone 15, 16 and 17 model except the 16e and 17e, the Air, 18 Pro and Duo. The 16e and 17e keep a notch.
Which iPhones have Camera Control?
iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, Air, 18 Pro and Duo. Not the 16e or 17e.
Software support
Every iPhone from the 11 and SE (2nd gen) onward runs iOS 27. Apple Intelligence needs an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. Full lists: which iPhones get iOS 27 and which devices support Apple Intelligence.
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Questions people ask
Which iPhones have USB-C?
iPhone 15 and every newer iPhone. iPhone 14 and older use Lightning.
Does the iPhone 16e have MagSafe?
No. It charges wirelessly with standard Qi pads but has no MagSafe magnets.
Which iPhones are eSIM only in Canada?
iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, Air, 17e, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and Duo.
Does the iPhone 11 have 5G?
No. 5G starts with the iPhone 12 and the iPhone SE (3rd gen).
Which iPhones have the Action button?
iPhone 15 Pro and later Pro models, every iPhone 16 and 17 model including 16e and 17e, Air and 18 Pro.
Which was the first iPhone with eSIM?
The iPhone XS, XS Max and XR in 2018.
Does the iPhone 15 have the Dynamic Island?
Yes, all four iPhone 15 models do.
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