Will the iPhone 16 Pro Max work on the eSIM network in Egypt?

The mobile network doesn’t know or care.

THE pertinent question is whether or not your Egyptian carrier can provision an eSIM. (this requires additional “back-office” hardware, software, and staff training)

If your carrier can’t provision an eSIM; you’ll have limited options available as U.S. devices do not contain nanoSIM slots.

The 2nd key question to be asked of your carrier is WILL they even provision a mobile device built for the U.S. market.

Also be aware the a U.S. phone might not have all the mobile network frequency bands used by Egyptian carriers.

Lastly, a phone purchased in the U.S. will likely not be covered by Apple’s service warranty in Egypt.

Caveat emptor.

You’ll need to purchase an unlocked phone.

This means paying “full price” for a “select a carrier later” phone from Apple. (either online or at a physical Apple Store)

Purchasing anywhere else generally gets you a phone which is “subsidized” by — and “carrier locked” to — a U.S. carrier.

A carrier-locked phone will not work with any other carrier.

You’re welcome.

Best of luck. 👋