eSIM compatible phones: check your iPhone or Android
Most iPhones since 2018 and most recent flagship Android phones have eSIM, but not every model and not in every country: an iPhone 16 bought in mainland China, for example, has none. Type your phone’s name below for a yes or no, then confirm it with its EID.
The definitive check: dial *#06#
Open the Phone app and dial *#06#. If an EID (a 32-digit number) appears, your phone has eSIM hardware; paste it below to check it’s a valid EID.
Every phone we’ve checked
Open a brand to see its models. “Depends where you bought it” means the same model is sold with and without eSIM, and the note says where. Whatever the list says, a travel eSIM also needs the phone to be carrier-unlocked.
Apple 51 models
| Model | eSIM | Note |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | eSIM eSIM everywhere, mainland China included. No SIM tray on models sold in the US, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, Mexico, Japan or the six Gulf states. | eSIM everywhere, mainland China included. No SIM tray on models sold in the US, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, Mexico, Japan or the six Gulf states. |
| iPhone 18 Pro | eSIM eSIM everywhere, mainland China included. No SIM tray on models sold in the US, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, Mexico, Japan or the six Gulf states. | eSIM everywhere, mainland China included. No SIM tray on models sold in the US, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, Mexico, Japan or the six Gulf states. |
| iPhone 17e | eSIM eSIM everywhere, mainland China included. No SIM tray on models sold in the US, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, Mexico, Japan or the six Gulf states. | eSIM everywhere, mainland China included. No SIM tray on models sold in the US, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, Mexico, Japan or the six Gulf states. |
| iPhone Air | eSIM eSIM only, with no SIM tray, in every country, mainland China included. | eSIM only, with no SIM tray, in every country, mainland China included. |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. No SIM tray on models sold in the US, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, Mexico, Japan or the six Gulf states. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. No SIM tray on models sold in the US, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, Mexico, Japan or the six Gulf states. |
| iPhone 17 Pro | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. No SIM tray on models sold in the US, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, Mexico, Japan or the six Gulf states. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. No SIM tray on models sold in the US, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, Mexico, Japan or the six Gulf states. |
| iPhone 17 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. No SIM tray on models sold in the US, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, Mexico, Japan or the six Gulf states. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. No SIM tray on models sold in the US, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, Mexico, Japan or the six Gulf states. |
| iPhone 16e | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. US models have no SIM tray. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. US models have no SIM tray. |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. |
| iPhone 16 Pro | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. |
| iPhone 16 Plus | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. |
| iPhone 16 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. |
| iPhone 15 Pro | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. |
| iPhone 15 Plus | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. |
| iPhone 15 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. |
| iPhone 14 Pro | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. |
| iPhone 14 Plus | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. |
| iPhone 14 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. US models have no SIM tray. |
| iPhone SE (3rd generation) | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. Hong Kong and Macao models have it. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. Hong Kong and Macao models have it. |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. |
| iPhone 13 Pro | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. |
| iPhone 13 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. |
| iPhone 13 mini | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. Hong Kong and Macao models have it. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. Hong Kong and Macao models have it. |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. |
| iPhone 12 Pro | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. |
| iPhone 12 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. |
| iPhone 12 mini | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. Hong Kong and Macao models have it. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. Hong Kong and Macao models have it. |
| iPhone SE (2nd generation) | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. Hong Kong and Macao models have it. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. Hong Kong and Macao models have it. |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. |
| iPhone 11 Pro | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. |
| iPhone 11 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. |
| iPhone XS Max | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. |
| iPhone XS | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. Hong Kong and Macao models have it. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China. Hong Kong and Macao models have it. |
| iPhone XR | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. |
| iPhone X | No eSIM Nano-SIM only. | Nano-SIM only. |
| iPhone 8 Plus | No eSIM Nano-SIM only. | Nano-SIM only. |
| iPhone 8 | No eSIM Nano-SIM only. | Nano-SIM only. |
| iPhone 7 Plus | No eSIM Nano-SIM only. | Nano-SIM only. |
| iPhone 7 | No eSIM Nano-SIM only. | Nano-SIM only. |
| iPhone SE (1st generation) | No eSIM Nano-SIM only. | Nano-SIM only. |
| iPad (A16) | eSIM Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM only, with no SIM tray. | Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM only, with no SIM tray. |
| iPad Air (M2, M3, M4) | eSIM Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM only, with no SIM tray. | Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM only, with no SIM tray. |
| iPad Pro (M4, M5) | eSIM Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM only, with no SIM tray. | Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM only, with no SIM tray. |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) | eSIM Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM only, with no SIM tray. | Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM only, with no SIM tray. |
| iPad (7th to 10th generation) | eSIM Wi-Fi + Cellular models. Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Wi-Fi + Cellular models. Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| iPad Air (3rd to 5th generation) | eSIM Wi-Fi + Cellular models. Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Wi-Fi + Cellular models. Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| iPad mini (5th and 6th generation) | eSIM Wi-Fi + Cellular models. Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Wi-Fi + Cellular models. Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (1st to 4th generation) | eSIM Wi-Fi + Cellular models. Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Wi-Fi + Cellular models. Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd to 6th generation) | eSIM Wi-Fi + Cellular models. Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Wi-Fi + Cellular models. Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
Samsung 66 models
| Model | eSIM | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S26 Ultra | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan models included. | Nano-SIM and eSIM, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan models included. |
| Galaxy S26+ | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan models included. | Nano-SIM and eSIM, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan models included. |
| Galaxy S26 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan models included. | Nano-SIM and eSIM, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan models included. |
| Galaxy S26 FE | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM, Taiwan models included. | Nano-SIM and eSIM, Taiwan models included. |
| Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan models included. | Nano-SIM and eSIM, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan models included. |
| Galaxy Z Fold8 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan models included. | Nano-SIM and eSIM, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan models included. |
| Galaxy Z Flip8 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan models included. | Nano-SIM and eSIM, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan models included. |
| Galaxy A57 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China or Hong Kong. Taiwan models have it. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China or Hong Kong. Taiwan models have it. |
| Galaxy A37 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in Hong Kong. Taiwan models have it. | No eSIM on models sold in Hong Kong. Taiwan models have it. |
| Galaxy A27 | Depends where you bought it eSIM only on models sold in North America. | eSIM only on models sold in North America. |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S25+ | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S25 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S25 Edge | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S25 FE | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Z TriFold | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Z Fold7 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Z Flip7 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Z Flip7 FE | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy A56 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy A36 | Depends where you bought it eSIM only on models sold in Europe, North America, Korea and Australia. | eSIM only on models sold in Europe, North America, Korea and Australia. |
| Galaxy A26 | Depends where you bought it eSIM only on models sold in North America. | eSIM only on models sold in North America. |
| Galaxy A17 5G | Depends where you bought it eSIM only on models sold in North America. | eSIM only on models sold in North America. |
| Galaxy XCover7 Pro | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S24+ | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S24 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S24 FE | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Z Fold6 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Z Flip6 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy A55 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy A35 | Depends where you bought it eSIM only on models sold in Europe, North America and Korea. | eSIM only on models sold in Europe, North America and Korea. |
| Galaxy A16 5G | Depends where you bought it eSIM only on models sold in North America. | eSIM only on models sold in North America. |
| Galaxy XCover7 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S23+ | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S23 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S23 FE | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Z Fold5 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Z Flip5 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy A54 | Depends where you bought it eSIM only on models sold in Europe, North America, Korea and Japan. | eSIM only on models sold in Europe, North America, Korea and Japan. |
| Galaxy A34 | No eSIM Samsung doesn't list it as having eSIM in any country. | Samsung doesn't list it as having eSIM in any country. |
| Galaxy A25 5G | Depends where you bought it eSIM only on models sold in Japan. | eSIM only on models sold in Japan. |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S22+ | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S22 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S21 FE | No eSIM Samsung doesn't list it as having eSIM in any country. | Samsung doesn't list it as having eSIM in any country. |
| Galaxy Z Fold4 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Z Flip4 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy A23 5G | Depends where you bought it eSIM only on models sold in Japan. | eSIM only on models sold in Japan. |
| Galaxy XCover6 Pro | Depends where you bought it eSIM only on models sold in North America. | eSIM only on models sold in North America. |
| Galaxy S21 Ultra | Depends where you bought it US models got eSIM with the Android 12 update. No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | US models got eSIM with the Android 12 update. No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S21+ | Depends where you bought it US models got eSIM with the Android 12 update. No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | US models got eSIM with the Android 12 update. No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S21 | Depends where you bought it US models got eSIM with the Android 12 update. No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | US models got eSIM with the Android 12 update. No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Z Fold3 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Z Flip3 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S20 Ultra | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on US models, even unlocked ones, or on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on US models, even unlocked ones, or on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S20+ | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on US models, even unlocked ones, or on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on US models, even unlocked ones, or on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S20 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on US models, even unlocked ones, or on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on US models, even unlocked ones, or on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy S20 FE | No eSIM Samsung doesn't list it as having eSIM in any country. | Samsung doesn't list it as having eSIM in any country. |
| Galaxy Note20 Ultra | Depends where you bought it US models got eSIM through 2021 updates. No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | US models got eSIM through 2021 updates. No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Note20 | Depends where you bought it US models got eSIM through 2021 updates. No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | US models got eSIM through 2021 updates. No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Z Fold2 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5G | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. |
| Galaxy Z Flip | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China or Taiwan. Hong Kong models have it. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China or Taiwan. Hong Kong models have it. |
| Galaxy Fold | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. US models may not have it, so look for an EID. | No eSIM on models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. US models may not have it, so look for an EID. |
Google 34 models
| Model | eSIM | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel 11 Pro Fold | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM, US models included. | Nano-SIM and eSIM, US models included. |
| Pixel 11 Pro XL | eSIM US models have no SIM tray and hold two eSIMs. Nano-SIM and eSIM elsewhere. | US models have no SIM tray and hold two eSIMs. Nano-SIM and eSIM elsewhere. |
| Pixel 11 Pro | eSIM US models have no SIM tray and hold two eSIMs. Nano-SIM and eSIM elsewhere. | US models have no SIM tray and hold two eSIMs. Nano-SIM and eSIM elsewhere. |
| Pixel 11 | eSIM US models have no SIM tray and hold two eSIMs. Nano-SIM and eSIM elsewhere. | US models have no SIM tray and hold two eSIMs. Nano-SIM and eSIM elsewhere. |
| Pixel 10a | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 10 Pro Fold | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM, US models included. | Nano-SIM and eSIM, US models included. |
| Pixel 10 Pro XL | eSIM US models have no SIM tray and hold two eSIMs. Nano-SIM and eSIM elsewhere. | US models have no SIM tray and hold two eSIMs. Nano-SIM and eSIM elsewhere. |
| Pixel 10 Pro | eSIM US models have no SIM tray and hold two eSIMs. Nano-SIM and eSIM elsewhere. | US models have no SIM tray and hold two eSIMs. Nano-SIM and eSIM elsewhere. |
| Pixel 10 | eSIM US models have no SIM tray and hold two eSIMs. Nano-SIM and eSIM elsewhere. | US models have no SIM tray and hold two eSIMs. Nano-SIM and eSIM elsewhere. |
| Pixel 9a | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 9 Pro Fold | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 9 Pro XL | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 9 Pro | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 9 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 8a | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 8 Pro | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 8 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel Fold | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 7a | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 7 Pro | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 7 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 6a | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 6 Pro | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 6 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 5a (5G) | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 5 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 4a (5G) | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Pixel 4a | Depends where you bought it Google turned eSIM on in some countries only, so look for an EID. | Google turned eSIM on in some countries only, so look for an EID. |
| Pixel 4 XL | Depends where you bought it Google turned eSIM on only in Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the US. | Google turned eSIM on only in Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the US. |
| Pixel 4 | Depends where you bought it Google turned eSIM on only in Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the US. | Google turned eSIM on only in Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the US. |
| Pixel 3a XL | Depends where you bought it Google turned eSIM on in some countries only, so look for an EID. | Google turned eSIM on in some countries only, so look for an EID. |
| Pixel 3a | Depends where you bought it Google turned eSIM on in some countries only, so look for an EID. | Google turned eSIM on in some countries only, so look for an EID. |
| Pixel 3 XL | Depends where you bought it Google turned eSIM on in some countries only, so look for an EID. | Google turned eSIM on in some countries only, so look for an EID. |
| Pixel 3 | Depends where you bought it Google turned eSIM on in some countries only, so look for an EID. | Google turned eSIM on in some countries only, so look for an EID. |
OnePlus 5 models
| Model | eSIM | Note |
|---|---|---|
| OnePlus 15 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on international models, the US and India included. Not on models sold in China. | eSIM on international models, the US and India included. Not on models sold in China. |
| OnePlus 13 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on models sold in the US, Europe and India. Not on models sold in China. | eSIM on models sold in the US, Europe and India. Not on models sold in China. |
| OnePlus 12 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on models sold in North America and Europe. Not on models sold in India or China. | eSIM on models sold in North America and Europe. Not on models sold in India or China. |
| OnePlus Open | Depends where you bought it eSIM on models sold in the US, UK and India (India since a November 2023 update). Other countries may differ, so look for an EID. | eSIM on models sold in the US, UK and India (India since a November 2023 update). Other countries may differ, so look for an EID. |
| OnePlus 11 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on models sold in the US and Europe. Not on models sold in India or China. | eSIM on models sold in the US and Europe. Not on models sold in India or China. |
Motorola 39 models
| Model | eSIM | Note |
|---|---|---|
| razr ultra 2026 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| razr+ 2026 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| razr 2026 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| razr 70 ultra | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| razr 70+ | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| razr 70 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| razr fold | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| edge 70 | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on the version sold in China. | No eSIM on the version sold in China. |
| razr ultra 2025 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| razr+ 2025 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| razr 2025 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| razr 60 ultra | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| razr 60 | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| edge (2025) | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| edge 60 pro | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| edge 60 | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| edge 60 fusion | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| edge 60 neo | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| edge 60 stylus | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| razr+ 2024 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| razr 2024 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| razr 50 ultra | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| razr 50 | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| edge (2024) | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| edge 50 ultra | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| edge 50 pro | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| edge 50 | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| edge 50 fusion | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| edge 50 neo | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| razr 40 ultra | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| razr 40 | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| edge+ (2023) | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| edge (2023) | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| edge 40 pro | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| edge 40 | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| edge 40 neo | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| razr 2022 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| razr 5G | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| razr (2019) | eSIM eSIM only, with no SIM tray. | eSIM only, with no SIM tray. |
Xiaomi 15 models
| Model | eSIM | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. The version sold in mainland China has none. | eSIM on the global version. The version sold in mainland China has none. |
| Xiaomi 17T | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Xiaomi 17T Pro | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Xiaomi 17 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Xiaomi 15T Pro | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Xiaomi 15T | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Xiaomi 15 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Xiaomi 14T | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Xiaomi 14 Ultra | No eSIM Two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM, even on the global version. | Two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM, even on the global version. |
| Xiaomi 14 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Xiaomi 13T Pro | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Xiaomi 13T | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
Oppo 10 models
| Model | eSIM | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Find X9 Pro | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Find X9 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Find N5 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Find X8 Pro | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Find X8 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Find N3 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Find N3 Flip | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Find X6 Pro | No eSIM Sold in China only, with two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. | Sold in China only, with two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. |
| Find N2 Flip | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Find X5 Pro | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
Sony 11 models
| Model | eSIM | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Xperia 1 VIII | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Xperia 1 VII | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| Xperia 10 VII | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| Xperia 1 VI | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| Xperia 10 VI | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| Xperia 1 V | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| Xperia 5 V | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| Xperia 10 V | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| Xperia 5 IV | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| Xperia 1 IV | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
| Xperia 10 IV | Depends where you bought it Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. | Not every version has eSIM, so look for an EID. |
Nothing 9 models
| Model | eSIM | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Phone (4a) Pro | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on the version sold in India. | No eSIM on the version sold in India. |
| Phone (4a) | Depends where you bought it eSIM only on the version sold in Japan. | eSIM only on the version sold in Japan. |
| Phone (3) | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Phone (3a) Pro | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on the version sold in India. | No eSIM on the version sold in India. |
| Phone (3a) | Depends where you bought it eSIM only on the version sold in Japan. | eSIM only on the version sold in Japan. |
| Phone (2a) Plus | No eSIM Two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. | Two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. |
| Phone (2a) | No eSIM Two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. | Two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. |
| Phone (2) | No eSIM Two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. | Two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. |
| Phone (1) | No eSIM Two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. | Two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. |
Honor 7 models
| Model | eSIM | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Magic8 Pro | Depends where you bought it No eSIM on the version sold in China. | No eSIM on the version sold in China. |
| Magic V5 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Magic7 Pro | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Magic V3 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Magic6 Pro | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Magic V2 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
| Magic5 Pro | Depends where you bought it eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. | eSIM on the global version. Versions sold in mainland China may not have it. |
Huawei 5 models
| Model | eSIM | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mate 40 Pro | Depends where you bought it eSIM on global versions. No Google services, so some apps won't install. | eSIM on global versions. No Google services, so some apps won't install. |
| Mate 40 | No eSIM No eSIM. | No eSIM. |
| P40 Pro+ | No eSIM No eSIM. | No eSIM. |
| P40 Pro | Depends where you bought it eSIM on global versions. No Google services, so some apps won't install. | eSIM on global versions. No Google services, so some apps won't install. |
| P40 | Depends where you bought it eSIM on global versions. No Google services, so some apps won't install. | eSIM on global versions. No Google services, so some apps won't install. |
Fairphone 3 models
| Model | eSIM | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fairphone (Gen. 6) | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Fairphone 5 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
| Fairphone 4 | eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM. | Nano-SIM and eSIM. |
China, Hong Kong and Macao
Apple sells versions of most iPhones there with two nano-SIM slots instead of eSIM:
- Mainland China: only the iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have eSIM. No other iPhone sold there has it.
- Hong Kong and Macao: the iPhone XS, 12 mini, 13 mini, SE (2nd and 3rd generation), 16e, 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 17e, Air, 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max have eSIM. Every other model sold there, such as the iPhone 15 or the iPhone 16 Pro, has none.
Android phones follow the same pattern:
- Samsung in Hong Kong: eSIM only on the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra, the Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8, and the original Z Flip.
- Samsung in Taiwan: eSIM only on the Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra and S26 FE, the A37 and A57, and the Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8.
- Samsung in mainland China: only the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra, the Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 have eSIM. Other Galaxy phones sold there, such as the A57 and the Z TriFold, have none.
- Other brands: versions made for China by Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus, Honor and others often have no eSIM, even when the global version has it.
If you bought your phone in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan, look for an EID before you buy a plan.
Phones and countries with eSIM only
Some phones have no SIM tray at all. They work with a travel eSIM like any other phone; they just can’t take a physical SIM card.
- iPhone Air: eSIM only, wherever it’s sold.
- iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 17e, 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max: eSIM only when bought in the United States, US Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Guam, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar or Oman.
- iPhone 14, 15 and 16 models and the 16e: eSIM only when bought in the United States.
- Google Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL: eSIM only when bought in the United States. The Pro Fold models and the Pixel 10a keep a SIM tray.
- iPad with cellular: the iPad Pro (M4 and M5), iPad Air (M2 and later), iPad (A16) and iPad mini (A17 Pro) are eSIM only.
When eSIM won’t work, even on a compatible phone
- The phone is carrier-locked. A locked phone only accepts eSIMs from its own carrier. On an iPhone, open
Settings > General > Aboutand look at Carrier Lock: “No SIM restrictions” means it’s unlocked. On Android, ask your carrier. - Your employer manages the phone. Work phones can be set to block new eSIMs.
- Your version has eSIM turned off. Some versions of a model have no Add eSIM option. If you can’t find an EID, treat the phone as not compatible.
- There’s no room for another eSIM. iPhones and Pixels hold eight or more; delete eSIMs you no longer use.
How to find your EID
iPhone
Open Settings > General > About and scroll down to EID. If there’s no EID, your iPhone has no eSIM.
Android
Open Settings > About phone. The EID is listed there, or under Status information or SIM status on some phones.
Any phone: dial *#06#
In the Phone app, dial *#06#. Most phones with eSIM show the EID next to the IMEI.
Before you travel
- Unlock your phone if it’s locked. Ask your carrier; it can take a few days.
- Install the eSIM before you leave, on Wi-Fi. Open the QR code on another screen, then choose Add eSIM in your phone’s mobile data (Cellular) settings and scan it.
- Turn it on when you land. Switch mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming for that line. Your plan starts when you first connect abroad.
- Keep your own SIM. Your number can stay on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries your data.
eSIM compatibility FAQ
How do I know if my phone has eSIM?
Dial *#06# or open your phone’s About screen and look for an EID, a 32-digit number. If there is no EID, the phone has no eSIM, whatever the model is called.
Which iPhones have eSIM?
Every iPhone from the XS and XR of 2018 onwards has eSIM, except most models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao. The iPhone Air, 17e, 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max have eSIM even in mainland China.
Do Samsung Galaxy phones have eSIM?
Most Galaxy S, Z Fold and Z Flip phones from 2020 onwards have eSIM, except the S20 FE and S21 FE, US models of the S20, and most models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. In the A series only some models have it, often only in some regions, such as the A35 in Europe, North America and Korea.
Can I use a travel eSIM on a carrier-locked phone?
No. A locked phone only accepts eSIMs from its own carrier, so ask your carrier to unlock it before you buy a plan.
Does it matter which country I bought my phone in?
Yes, because some countries get versions without eSIM, such as most iPhones sold in mainland China. Where you travel doesn’t matter: an unlocked phone with eSIM works with a travel eSIM in any country the plan covers.
Can I keep my own SIM while I use a travel eSIM?
Yes. Most eSIM phones hold your own SIM and an eSIM at the same time, so your number can stay on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries your data.