All versions of the Apple iPhone 16 series support eSIM. They also all support dual-SIM, using two eSIM profiles at a time. There is no support for physical SIM cards in the US. That said ...

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All iPhone 16 series devices sold in the US are eSIM-only. If you want an iPhone 16 with a physical SIM slot, you will have to purchase it from a different country, keeping in mind band compatibility.