What Phones Support eSIM? Complete Compatibility List (2026)

How to Check if Your Phone Has eSIM

Before diving into the full list, here's the quickest way to check your specific device:

On iPhone:

1. Go to Settings → Cellular
2. If you see Add eSIM or Add Cellular Plan, your phone supports it

On Android:

1. Go to Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs
2. If you see an option to Add eSIM or Download SIM, you're good

On Samsung:

1. Go to Settings → Connections → SIM Manager
2. Look for Add eSIM

You can also dial *#06# on any phone -- if it shows an EID (Embedded Identity Document) number, your device has eSIM capability.

You can also check our compatible devices page for a searchable list.

Apple iPhone

Apple has supported eSIM since the iPhone XS (2018). Starting with the iPhone 14 (US models), Apple removed the physical SIM tray entirely.

Model	eSIM Support	Physical SIM
iPhone 16 / 16 Plus / 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max	Yes	Yes (non-US) / No (US)
iPhone 15 / 15 Plus / 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max	Yes	Yes (non-US) / No (US)
iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max	Yes	Yes (non-US) / No (US)
iPhone 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Mini	Yes	Yes
iPhone 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Mini	Yes	Yes
iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max	Yes	Yes
iPhone XS / XS Max	Yes	Yes
iPhone XR	Yes	Yes
iPhone SE (3rd gen, 2022)	Yes	Yes
iPhone SE (2nd gen, 2020)	Yes	Yes
iPhone X and older	No	Yes

Samsung Galaxy

Samsung has widely adopted eSIM across its flagship and mid-range lines:

Model	eSIM Support
Galaxy S25 / S25+ / S25 Ultra	Yes
Galaxy S24 / S24+ / S24 Ultra	Yes
Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra	Yes
Galaxy S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra	Yes
Galaxy S21 / S21+ / S21 Ultra	Yes (select models)
Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra	Yes (select models)
Galaxy Z Fold 6 / Z Flip 6	Yes
Galaxy Z Fold 5 / Z Flip 5	Yes
Galaxy Z Fold 4 / Z Flip 4	Yes
Galaxy Z Fold 3 / Z Flip 3	Yes
Galaxy A55 / A54 / A35	Yes (select markets)
Galaxy Note 20 / Note 20 Ultra	Yes (select models)

Important: Samsung eSIM support varies by region and carrier. Some carrier-locked models may have eSIM disabled. Check your specific model in Settings → Connections → SIM Manager.

Google Pixel

Google was an early eSIM adopter:

Model	eSIM Support
Pixel 9 / 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL / 9 Pro Fold	Yes
Pixel 8 / 8 Pro / 8a	Yes
Pixel 7 / 7 Pro / 7a	Yes
Pixel 6 / 6 Pro / 6a	Yes
Pixel 5 / 5a	Yes
Pixel 4 / 4 XL / 4a	Yes
Pixel 3 / 3 XL / 3a	Yes (limited)

Other Brands

eSIM support is expanding rapidly across manufacturers:

OnePlus: OnePlus 13, 12, 11, Open Xiaomi: Xiaomi 14, 13T Pro, 13 Pro (varies by region) OPPO: Find X7, Find N3 Motorola: Razr 2024/2023, Edge 50 series Sony: Xperia 1 VI, Xperia 1 V, Xperia 5 V Huawei: P60, Mate 50 (availability varies by region and carrier)

Important Notes

Carrier Lock

Even if your phone model supports eSIM, it may be carrier locked. This means your carrier has restricted eSIM use to their own plans. To use a travel eSIM:

• Your phone must be unlocked (no carrier restrictions)
• Contact your carrier to request unlocking if needed
• Phones bought outright or fully paid off are usually unlocked

Regional Variants

Some phone models support eSIM in certain regions but not others. For example, a Samsung Galaxy S21 sold in the US may have eSIM, while the same model sold in another country might not. Always check your specific device's settings.

Tablets and Smartwatches

Many iPads, Samsung tablets, and smartwatches also support eSIM, but travel eSIM plans are typically designed for smartphones. Check plan compatibility before purchasing for a non-phone device.

Check Your Device

Still not sure? Visit our compatible devices checker for a searchable database, or simply try adding an eSIM in your phone's settings -- if the option is there, you're ready to go.

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