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Can I use the same SIM card that is in my iPhone 8 for my new iPhone 11?

I am upgrading my iPhone and would like to use it right away. Apple is unable to help set up my phone with my current carrier and I was curious if it would be ok to use the same SIM card that is in my iPhone 8 for my new iPhone 11? I have heard it could damage the new phone, is that the case?

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Posted on Jul 2, 2020 7:51 PM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2020 8:02 PM

Both, iPhone 8 and iPhone 11 use the same SIM card size, namely Nano-SIM card. That makes them compatible. Switching cards is done all the time and will not damage the phone. The cards are tiny, so do take care with them - they are delicate.


Remove or switch the SIM card in your iPhone:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201337


Learn which size SIM card your iPhone or iPad uses

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202645

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Jul 2, 2020 8:02 PM in response to HalieL01

Both, iPhone 8 and iPhone 11 use the same SIM card size, namely Nano-SIM card. That makes them compatible. Switching cards is done all the time and will not damage the phone. The cards are tiny, so do take care with them - they are delicate.


Remove or switch the SIM card in your iPhone:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201337


Learn which size SIM card your iPhone or iPad uses

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202645

Can I use the same SIM card that is in my iPhone 8 for my new iPhone 11?

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