Which phones support eSIM?

Most phones released from 2019 onward do. Here is the model list, plus a 10-second check that works on any phone and beats any list.

Open your phone's dialer and type *#06#. If an EID number appears under the IMEI, your phone supports eSIM. If there is no EID, it does not — no matter what the model list says. The phone also has to be carrier-unlocked.

Models that support eSIM

Model availability changes by region and carrier, so treat this as a guide and confirm with *#06#.

Brand
Supported models
Apple iPhone
iPhone XS, XS Max and XR (2018) and every iPhone released since, plus iPhone SE (2020) and (2022). iPhone 14 and later sold in the United States have no SIM tray at all and are eSIM-only. iPhones bought in mainland China do not support eSIM.
Apple iPad
iPad Pro 3rd generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad mini 5th generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later. Only the Wi-Fi + Cellular models.
Samsung Galaxy
Galaxy S20 series and later, Note 20 series, the Z Flip and Z Fold series, and mid-range models from the A54 onward. Some carrier and regional variants ship with eSIM disabled — the *#06# check below is the reliable test.
Google Pixel
Pixel 3 and later. Pixel 4 and newer support it in essentially every region. Pixel 3 sold in Australia, Japan, Taiwan and South East Asia may not have it.
Motorola
Razr (2019) and later foldables, Edge 40 and Edge 50 series, some G-series models.
OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi, Honor, Nothing
OnePlus 11 and later; Oppo Find X3 Pro and later flagships; Xiaomi 12T Pro, 13 and 14 series; Honor Magic 4 and later; Nothing Phone (1) and later. eSIM on these brands is often region-dependent. Check with *#06# before you buy a plan.
Sony, Fairphone, Rakuten
Xperia 10 III, Xperia 1 IV and later; Fairphone 4 and 5; Rakuten Mini, Big and Hand.
Huawei
P40, P50 and Mate 40 series support eSIM in some regions. No Google Mobile Services on recent models, which affects Maps and Gmail regardless of the SIM.

Common questions

How do I check my own phone in 10 seconds?

Open the dialer and type *#06#. If an EID number (32 digits) appears alongside the IMEI, your phone has an eSIM. No EID means no eSIM, whatever the spec sheet says.

Does the phone have to be unlocked?

Yes. A phone still locked to a carrier will refuse to install any other operator's eSIM, and will usually show “Cellular plan cannot be added”. Your home carrier can unlock it, normally free once the contract or instalment plan is paid off.

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

Yes, that is the usual setup. The travel eSIM carries data while your physical SIM keeps your number, calls and SMS alive. Keep your home line's Data Roaming off so your own carrier cannot charge you.

How many eSIMs can a phone hold?

Recent iPhones store eight or more profiles and can have two active at once. Most Android phones store several but keep one eSIM active at a time.

Can I move an eSIM to a different phone?

No. An eSIM is tied to the device it was installed on, and the QR code only works once. Install it on the phone you will actually travel with.

Do smartwatches work with a travel eSIM?

Generally no. Cellular Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch profiles have to be issued by your own carrier as an add-on to your line, not by a prepaid travel provider.

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