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eSIM compatibility checker: does my phone support eSIM?

Pick your brand, then your model. You get a yes or no from the maker's own list, the variants to watch for, and how to check your phone is unlocked.

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Which phones support eSIM?

Every iPhone from the XS and XR onwards, every Galaxy S from the S20, every Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip, and every Pixel from the 4a onwards support eSIM. The exceptions are regional: most iPhones bought in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao take two nano-SIMs instead, several Galaxy A models have eSIM only in some regions, and the Pixel 3, 3a and 4 depend on where they were bought.

Recent Xiaomi, Redmi Note Pro and POCO F models are on Xiaomi’s own list. Motorola, OPPO and Huawei publish no single list, so for those phones check in Settings with the steps below.

How to check eSIM support on your phone

If your model is not in the checker, your phone’s own settings are the final word.

On an iPhone

Open Settings, tap General, then About.
Scroll down: if you see an EID number, your iPhone has an eSIM.
If there is no EID, it takes a physical SIM only.

On Android

Open Settings and search for "eSIM".
If you see Add eSIM or Download a SIM (Samsung: Connections, SIM manager; Pixel: Network & internet, SIMs), your phone supports eSIM.
You can also look for an EID under About phone, SIM status. No EID and no eSIM option means no eSIM.

How to install an eSIM once your phone is ready

iPhone

Connect to Wi-Fi, ideally before you fly.
Open your eSIM email or My eSIMs and tap Install, or scan the QR code from Settings, Mobile Service (Cellular), Add eSIM.
Choose the new eSIM for mobile data and keep your home line for calls and texts.
When you land, turn on data roaming for the eSIM.

Android

Connect to Wi-Fi, ideally before you fly.
Open Settings, then Network & internet (Samsung: Connections, SIM manager) and tap Add eSIM or Download a SIM.
Scan the QR code from your eSIM email or My eSIMs.
Choose the new eSIM for mobile data, and turn on data roaming for it when you land.

Next, work out how much data your trip needs with the travel data calculator.

eSIM compatible phones: the full list

180 models from the makers' official lists.

Apple (50 models)

iPhone 18 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone Duo
iPhone Air
iPhone 17e
iPhone 17
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone SE (2nd generation) (some variants)
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone X (no eSIM)
iPhone 8 (no eSIM)
iPhone 8 Plus (no eSIM)
iPhone 7 (no eSIM)
iPhone 7 Plus (no eSIM)
iPhone 6s (no eSIM)
iPhone 6s Plus (no eSIM)
iPhone SE (1st generation) (no eSIM)
iPhone 6 (no eSIM)
iPhone 6 Plus (no eSIM)
iPhone 5s (no eSIM)
iPhone 5c (no eSIM)
iPhone 5 (no eSIM)

Samsung (63 models)

Galaxy S26
Galaxy S26+
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy S26 FE
Galaxy S25
Galaxy S25+
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy S25 Edge
Galaxy S25 FE
Galaxy S24
Galaxy S24+
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy S24 FE
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S23+
Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 FE
Galaxy S22
Galaxy S22+
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Galaxy S21
Galaxy S21+
Galaxy S21 Ultra
Galaxy S20
Galaxy S20+
Galaxy S20 Ultra
Galaxy Z TriFold
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold8
Galaxy Z Fold7
Galaxy Z Fold6
Galaxy Z Fold5
Galaxy Z Fold4
Galaxy Z Fold3
Galaxy Z Fold2
Galaxy Fold
Galaxy Z Flip8
Galaxy Z Flip7
Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
Galaxy Z Flip6
Galaxy Z Flip5
Galaxy Z Flip4
Galaxy Z Flip3
Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Galaxy Z Flip
Galaxy Note20 (some variants)
Galaxy Note20 Ultra (some variants)
Galaxy A57
Galaxy A56
Galaxy A55
Galaxy A37
Galaxy A36 (some variants)
Galaxy A35 (some variants)
Galaxy A54 (some variants)
Galaxy A27 (some variants)
Galaxy A26 (some variants)
Galaxy A25 5G (some variants)
Galaxy A23 5G (some variants)
Galaxy A17 5G (some variants)
Galaxy A16 5G (some variants)
Galaxy XCover7 Pro (some variants)
Galaxy XCover7 (some variants)
Galaxy XCover6 Pro (some variants)

Google Pixel (38 models)

Pixel 11
Pixel 11 Pro
Pixel 11 Pro XL
Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Pixel 10
Pixel 10 Pro
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Pixel 10a
Pixel 9
Pixel 9 Pro
Pixel 9 Pro XL
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Pixel 9a
Pixel 8
Pixel 8 Pro
Pixel 8a
Pixel Fold
Pixel 7
Pixel 7 Pro
Pixel 7a
Pixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 6a
Pixel 5
Pixel 5a (5G)
Pixel 4a
Pixel 4a (5G)
Pixel 4 (some variants)
Pixel 4 XL (some variants)
Pixel 3a (some variants)
Pixel 3a XL (some variants)
Pixel 3 (some variants)
Pixel 3 XL (some variants)
Pixel 2 (some variants)
Pixel 2 XL (some variants)
Pixel (2016) (no eSIM)
Pixel XL (2016) (no eSIM)

Xiaomi (29 models)

Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Xiaomi 17T
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 15
Xiaomi 15T Pro
Xiaomi 15T
Xiaomi 14
Xiaomi 14T Pro
Xiaomi 14T
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Xiaomi 13
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Xiaomi 13T Pro
Xiaomi 13T
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
POCO F9 Ultra
POCO F9 Pro
POCO F8 Ultra
POCO F8 Pro

eSIM compatibility questions

How do I know if my phone supports eSIM?

Find your model in the checker above. If it is not listed, check in Settings: on an iPhone, Open Settings, tap General, then About. Scroll down: if you see an EID number, your iPhone has an eSIM. If there is no EID, it takes a physical SIM only. On Android, Open Settings and search for "eSIM". If you see Add eSIM or Download a SIM (Samsung: Connections, SIM manager; Pixel: Network & internet, SIMs), your phone supports eSIM. You can also look for an EID under About phone, SIM status. No EID and no eSIM option means no eSIM.

Do iPhones from China support eSIM?

Mostly not. Apple says that in mainland China only the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air support eSIM. Other models sold there, and most iPhone 11 to 16 models sold in Hong Kong and Macao, use two nano-SIM cards instead. Check under Settings, General, About: an EID number means the phone has an eSIM.

How do I check if my phone is unlocked?

On an iPhone, Open Settings, tap General, then About. Look at Carrier Lock: "No SIM restrictions" means your iPhone is unlocked. If it shows anything else, ask the network you bought it from to unlock it before you travel. On Android there is no single screen for it: the reliable test is to insert a SIM card from a different network, or ask your network whether the phone is locked.

Can I use an eSIM and my normal SIM at the same time?

Yes, on phones with dual SIM support, which covers every eSIM iPhone and most eSIM Android phones. Keep your home SIM on for calls and texts, and set the travel eSIM as the line for mobile data.

When should I install a travel eSIM?

Before you fly, on Wi-Fi. Most plans start counting days only when the eSIM first connects abroad, so installing a few days early costs nothing.

Sources

Manufacturer lists checked 2026-09-29. Makers add models after launch; if yours is new, check in Settings.