Does my phone support eSIM?
Type your phone or pick it step by step, and get a clear answer before you buy a travel eSIM.
Covers 341+ models from 25 brands, including models that do not support eSIM.
Check on the phone itself
Not sure of the exact model? Any of these takes under a minute.
Dial *#06#
Open the phone app and dial *#06#. If an EID (a long eSIM ID) is listed next to the IMEI, your phone supports eSIM.
iPhone and iPad
Go to Settings → Cellular (or Mobile Service). If you see "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan", eSIM is available.
Android
Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM. Pixel and most others: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Download a SIM.
All eSIM compatible devices
321 phones, tablets and laptops that support eSIM, by brand. Tap a model to see its details.
Apple
60 models
iPhones bought in mainland China have no eSIM (they take two physical SIMs instead). iPads need the Wi-Fi + Cellular version. Keep iOS up to date before installing an eSIM.
Phones
Tablets
Samsung
57 models
Samsung FE models only have eSIM from the S21 FE (select versions) and S23 FE onwards. Galaxy phones sold in mainland China and Hong Kong have no eSIM, and some US carrier models stay locked.
No eSIM: Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, Samsung Galaxy A15, Samsung Galaxy A25
Google
30 models
The Pixel 2 only works with Google Fi. Pixel 3 and 3a models from Japan, Australia, Taiwan or Verizon have eSIM disabled.
No eSIM: Google Pixel 2, Google Pixel 2 XL
Motorola
46 models
No eSIM: Motorola Moto G Power (2021), Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G
Xiaomi
20 models
Only global versions have eSIM. Phones bought in China do not.
No eSIM: Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro
OPPO
25 models
Only global versions have eSIM. Phones bought in China do not.
No eSIM: OPPO Reno 10 Pro
Honor
17 models
Only global versions have eSIM. Phones bought in China do not.
Huawei
11 models
No eSIM: Huawei P30
OnePlus
7 models
No eSIM: OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 10 Pro
Sony
11 models
Other brands
37 models
Sharp
Nothing
Nokia
ASUS
Rakuten
vivo
Fairphone
Microsoft
Oukitel
Realme
DOOGEE
JCB
myPhone
Nuu
Planet Computers
No eSIM: Nothing Phone (1), ASUS ROG Phone 7, Nokia C32, Realme GT 5 Pro, vivo iQOO 12 Pro, ASUS ROG Phone 8
“Dual” means two eSIMs can be active at the same time. List checked against manufacturer specs and public eSIM compatibility lists, last updated October 2026.
Before you buy an eSIM
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Unlock your phone
A phone locked to one carrier will reject eSIMs from other providers. Phones bought outright from Apple, Samsung or Google are unlocked; carrier-financed phones often are not.
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Check the regional version
The same model can ship with or without eSIM depending on where it was sold. Phones from mainland China are the most common exception.
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Install before you fly
Add the eSIM over Wi-Fi at home, then switch it on when you land. Most providers start the plan only once it connects at your destination.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my phone supports eSIM?
Search your model above or pick your brand in the step-by-step tab. Without the list, dial *#06# on the phone: if an EID (a 32-digit eSIM ID) appears, the phone supports eSIM. You can also look for "Add eSIM" in Settings → Cellular (iPhone) or Settings → Connections → SIM manager (Samsung).
Which iPhones support eSIM?
Every iPhone from the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR (2018) onwards supports eSIM, including the iPhone SE (2020 and 2022). iPhone 13 and newer can keep two eSIMs active at once. iPhone 14 and later sold in the US, and the iPhone Air everywhere, are eSIM-only.
Which Samsung Galaxy phones support eSIM?
Galaxy S20 and later (except the S20 FE), Note 20, all Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip models, and recent A-series phones such as the A35, A55 and A56 support eSIM. Galaxy models sold in mainland China and Hong Kong do not.
My phone is on the list. Can I still get "eSIM not supported"?
Yes, for two reasons. A carrier-locked phone only accepts that carrier's eSIMs, so ask your carrier to unlock it before you travel. And some regional versions of a supported model ship without eSIM; *#06# showing an EID confirms yours has it.
Can I use an eSIM and a physical SIM at the same time?
Yes. Almost every eSIM phone supports dual SIM, so you can keep your home SIM for calls and texts while the travel eSIM handles data. Phones marked "Dual eSIM" can also run two eSIMs at once without any physical SIM.
My phone does not support eSIM. What are my options?
Buy a local physical SIM card when you land, rent a pocket Wi-Fi hotspot, or use your carrier's roaming pass. If you are replacing your phone soon, any flagship from 2020 or later will support eSIM.
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