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Which phones support eSIM

50 device entries, including the exceptions that catch people out: mainland-China iPhones, some Pixel and Galaxy regional variants, and Wi-Fi-only tablets.

The 10-second check

Dial *#06# on your phone. If an EID appears alongside the IMEI, the hardware has an eSIM. On iPhone you can also check Settings → General → About for an EID row.

An EID means the hardware supports eSIM. It does not mean your carrier has unlocked the phone — see the note below the table.

Device compatibility by brand

Apple iPhone

ModeleSIMNote
iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, AirSupported—
iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 16eSupported—
iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro MaxSupported—
iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro MaxSupportedUS models have no physical SIM tray at all — they are eSIM-only.
iPhone SE (3rd generation)Supported—
iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro MaxSupported—
iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro MaxSupported—
iPhone SE (2nd generation)Supported—
iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro MaxSupported—
iPhone XR, XS, XS MaxSupportedThe oldest iPhones with eSIM. iPhone X and earlier cannot use one.
iPhone X and earlierNot supported—
Any iPhone bought in mainland ChinaNot supportediPhones sold in mainland China ship with dual physical SIM and no eSIM. A Hong Kong or Macau iPhone 13 mini is also affected.

Samsung Galaxy

ModeleSIMNote
Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 EdgeSupported—
Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FESupported—
Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FESupported—
Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 UltraSupported—
Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 UltraSupported—
Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 UltraDepends on variantUS and some Korean variants shipped without eSIM. Check for an EID before you buy a plan.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and newer, Z Flip 3 and newerSupported—
Galaxy Z Fold, Z Flip (1st/2nd gen)Depends on variantSupport depends on the regional variant. Check for an EID on your specific unit.
Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 UltraDepends on variantSupport depends on the regional variant. Check for an EID on your specific unit.
Galaxy A55, A54Depends on variantSupport depends on the regional variant. Check for an EID on your specific unit.
Galaxy A36, A35Depends on variantSupport depends on the regional variant. Check for an EID on your specific unit.
Galaxy S10 and earlier, most Galaxy A/M seriesNot supported—

Google Pixel

ModeleSIMNote
Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro FoldSupported—
Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9aSupported—
Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8aSupported—
Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7aSupported—
Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6aSupported—
Pixel 5, 5aSupported—
Pixel 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5GSupported—
Pixel 3, 3 XL, 3a, 3a XLDepends on varianteSIM works only on Google Fi and a short list of carriers. Treat Pixel 4 as the first broadly usable Pixel.
Pixel 2 and earlierNot supported—
Pixels sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan (some)Depends on variantPixels sold in these markets often ship without working eSIM even when the global model supports it.

Other Android

ModeleSIMNote
Motorola razr / razr+ (2023 onward), Edge 40 Pro and newerSupported—
Motorola Edge (2022), Razr 2019/2020Depends on variantSupport depends on the regional variant. Check for an EID on your specific unit.
OnePlus 13, 12, 11Depends on variantSupport depends on the regional variant. Check for an EID on your specific unit.
Nothing Phone (3), (2), (2a)Supported—
Xiaomi 15, 14, 13 (global variants)Depends on variantSupport depends on the regional variant. Check for an EID on your specific unit.
Honor Magic 6 Pro, Magic 5 ProDepends on variantSupport depends on the regional variant. Check for an EID on your specific unit.
Oppo Find X5 Pro, Find X3 Pro, Reno 13 (EU)Depends on variantSupport depends on the regional variant. Check for an EID on your specific unit.
Huawei P40, P50, Mate 40 ProDepends on variantPost-2019 Huawei models have no Google Mobile Services, and eSIM support varies by region and firmware.
Sony Xperia 10 VI, 1 VI, 5 VDepends on variantSupport depends on the regional variant. Check for an EID on your specific unit.
Most budget Android phones under roughly $250Not supportedMost entry-level Android phones omit the eSIM chip to save cost, whatever the Android version.

Tablets & wearables

ModeleSIMNote
iPad Pro (2018 onward), iPad Air (3rd gen onward), iPad mini (5th gen onward) — Cellular modelsSupportedCellular models only. The Wi-Fi-only version of the same tablet has no eSIM.
iPad (7th generation onward) — Cellular modelsSupportedCellular models only. The Wi-Fi-only version of the same tablet has no eSIM.
Apple Watch Series 3 onward, Ultra, SE — Cellular modelsDepends on variantAn Apple Watch eSIM pairs with a carrier plan tied to your iPhone. It cannot install a standalone travel eSIM.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9/S10 5G, Tab S7+/S8 5GDepends on variantCellular models only. The Wi-Fi-only version of the same tablet has no eSIM.
Surface Pro X, Pro 9 5G, Surface Duo 2Supported—
Any Wi-Fi-only tabletNot supportedWi-Fi-only devices have no cellular modem and no eSIM.

A supported phone can still refuse the install

Carrier locking is separate from hardware support. A phone bought on contract may be locked to the carrier that sold it, and a locked phone will reject a third-party eSIM even though the hardware has an EID. Ask your carrier to unlock it before you travel — that is the single most common reason an install fails.

Common questions

How do I know if my phone has an eSIM?
Dial *#06#. If the screen shows an EID (a 32-digit number) next to the IMEI, your phone has eSIM hardware. On iPhone, Settings → General → About also lists an EID row when one exists. No EID means no eSIM, whatever the model year.
My phone is on the list as supported, so why did the QR code fail?
Almost always carrier locking. A phone bought on a contract may be locked to the carrier that sold it, and a locked phone refuses third-party eSIM profiles even though the hardware supports them. Contact the carrier that sold you the phone and ask for an unlock.
Can I use an eSIM on a phone bought in mainland China?
No for iPhones — models sold in mainland China ship with two physical SIM slots and no eSIM hardware, by regulation. Some Android phones sold there are similarly restricted. If you bought the phone in mainland China, check for an EID before buying any plan.
Does an eSIM replace my normal SIM card?
No. On any phone in this list that supports eSIM, the travel eSIM runs alongside your existing physical SIM. Keep the home SIM active for calls and bank OTP messages, and set the travel eSIM as the line that carries mobile data.
Can I move an eSIM to a different phone later?
Usually not. Most travel eSIM profiles are tied to the device they were installed on and cannot be transferred once activated. Install the profile on the phone you are actually travelling with.
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