Device Compatibility

The first iPhones to support eSIM. These models have one physical nano-SIM slot plus one eSIM, allowing Dual SIM operation.

• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR

These models can store up to 5 eSIM profiles but only use one at a time alongside the physical SIM.

All iPhone 11 models support eSIM with Dual SIM capability (one physical nano-SIM + one eSIM).

• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max

All iPhone 12 models support eSIM. The iPhone 12 was also the first iPhone to support Dual eSIM (two eSIM profiles active simultaneously) on some carriers.

• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max

All iPhone 13 models support eSIM. These models can store up to 8 eSIM profiles and support Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM, or Dual eSIM depending on carrier).

• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max

A significant transition year. US models are eSIM-only (no physical SIM tray). International models retain the nano-SIM slot alongside eSIM.

• iPhone 14 (US: eSIM only)
• iPhone 14 Plus (US: eSIM only)
• iPhone 14 Pro (US: eSIM only)
• iPhone 14 Pro Max (US: eSIM only)

US iPhone 14 models can store up to 8 eSIM profiles and use 2 simultaneously (Dual eSIM). Variants sold in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao do not support eSIM.

All iPhone 15 models support eSIM. US models remain eSIM-only. International models include a nano-SIM tray plus eSIM support.

• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max

Can store up to 8 eSIM profiles and use 2 simultaneously. Variants sold in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao do not support eSIM.

All iPhone 16 models support eSIM, including the more affordable iPhone 16e. US models are eSIM-only; international models include a nano-SIM tray alongside eSIM.

• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPhone 16e

Can store up to 8 eSIM profiles and use 2 simultaneously. Variants sold in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao do not support eSIM.

All of these models fully support eSIM. The iPhone Air is eSIM-only worldwide — including mainland China, making it the first iPhone sold in China with eSIM support. The other models are eSIM-only in the US, Canada, Japan, and several other markets, while retaining a nano-SIM slot in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and most of Asia.

• iPhone Air (eSIM-only globally)
• iPhone 17
• iPhone 17 Pro
• iPhone 17 Pro Max
• iPhone 17e

Can store up to 8 eSIM profiles and use 2 simultaneously. Mainland China versions of the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max retain physical nano-SIM only — the iPhone Air and iPhone 17e are the exceptions.

The current flagship generation. The foldable iPhone Duo has no SIM tray at all and is eSIM-only in every market. The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are eSIM-only in the US and the other eSIM-only markets, and keep a nano-SIM slot elsewhere — including New Zealand.

• iPhone Duo (eSIM-only globally)
• iPhone 18 Pro
• iPhone 18 Pro Max

Can store up to 8 eSIM profiles and use 2 simultaneously. The standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and second-generation iPhone Air are not expected until 2027.

Both the 2020 and 2022 iPhone SE models support eSIM alongside a physical nano-SIM, despite their lower price point.

• iPhone SE 2 (2020)
• iPhone SE 3 (2022)

The original iPhone SE (2016) does not support eSIM.

Many modern iPad models support eSIM for cellular data. Note that Wi-Fi only iPad models do not have any SIM support.

• iPad Pro 11" (1st gen 2018 and newer) — cellular models
• iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd gen 2018 and newer) — cellular models
• iPad Air (3rd gen 2019 and newer) — cellular models
• iPad mini (5th gen 2019 and newer) — cellular models
• iPad (7th gen 2019 and newer) — cellular models
• iPad (10th gen, 2022) — cellular models
• iPad Pro 13" (M4 2024 and newer) — cellular models

Always purchase the "Wi-Fi + Cellular" variant — the Wi-Fi only model has no SIM hardware. Since 2024 the cellular iPad Pro (M4 and later) and iPad Air (M2 and later) have dropped the nano-SIM tray entirely and are eSIM-only in every market.

The Galaxy S20 was Samsung's first mainstream series with broad eSIM support, though availability varies by region and carrier variant.

• Galaxy S20 (select markets)
• Galaxy S20+ (select markets)
• Galaxy S20 Ultra (select markets)
• Galaxy S20 FE (select markets)

eSIM availability for S20 devices varies heavily by country and carrier. Check your specific model variant before purchasing an eSIM.

Broader eSIM support across the S21 range, but carrier-specific variants (especially in the US sold via carriers) may have eSIM disabled.

• Galaxy S21 5G
• Galaxy S21+ 5G
• Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
• Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Reliable eSIM support across these generations. Unlocked models work well with travel eSIMs.

• Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
• Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE

US carrier-locked variants of these models may not support eSIM. Purchase unlocked variants where possible.

The Galaxy S25 range offers full eSIM support across all models, including the ultra-thin S25 Edge. All models support Dual SIM (one nano-SIM + one eSIM active simultaneously).

• Galaxy S25
• Galaxy S25+
• Galaxy S25 Edge
• Galaxy S25 Ultra

US carrier-locked variants may have eSIM restricted — choose an unlocked model for the best travel eSIM experience.

The current Galaxy flagship range. All models keep the physical nano-SIM slot and add Dual eSIM, so you can run two eSIM lines at once alongside your home SIM.

• Galaxy S26
• Galaxy S26+
• Galaxy S26 Ultra
• Galaxy S26 FE

South Korean carrier-branded variants (KT, SKT, LGU+) and mainland China variants ship without eSIM hardware. US carrier-locked variants may have eSIM restricted — choose an unlocked model where possible.

Samsung's foldable range has strong eSIM support from the second generation onwards, including the latest Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8. The 2026 foldables support two active eSIMs alongside the nano-SIM.

• Galaxy Z Fold2 and newer (Fold3, Fold4, Fold5, Fold6, Fold7, Fold8, Fold8 Ultra)
• Galaxy Z Flip3 and newer (Flip4, Flip5, Flip6, Flip7, Flip7 FE, Flip8)

The original Galaxy Z Fold (2019) does not support eSIM.

eSIM support in these ranges is less consistent — check your specific model.

• Galaxy Note 20 / Note 20 Ultra — eSIM supported (select markets)
• Galaxy A56 5G — eSIM supported (select markets)
• Galaxy A55 5G — eSIM supported (select markets)
• Galaxy A54 5G — eSIM supported (select markets)
• Galaxy A74 5G — eSIM supported (select markets)
• Galaxy A36 5G — eSIM supported (select markets)
• Galaxy A35 5G — eSIM supported (select markets)

Most Galaxy A series phones do not support eSIM. Always verify your exact model number on Samsung's official compatibility page before purchasing.

Google was an early adopter of eSIM in its Pixel range. These are among the first Pixel devices with eSIM support, but they carry the most regional exceptions of any Pixel generation.

• Pixel 3 / 3 XL
• Pixel 3a / 3a XL
• Pixel 4 / 4 XL
• Pixel 4a / 4a 5G

Important regional exceptions: Pixel 3 models sold in Australia, Japan and Taiwan do NOT support eSIM, and neither do Pixel 3a models sold in South East Asia. All Pixel models sold in Hong Kong are incompatible regardless of generation.

Reliable eSIM support across both generations.

• Pixel 5 / 5a
• Pixel 6 / 6 Pro / 6a

Pixel models sold in Hong Kong do not support eSIM.

Excellent eSIM support. Google Pixel phones are generally considered among the easiest devices to use with travel eSIMs.

• Pixel 7 / 7 Pro / 7a
• Pixel 7 Fold
• Pixel 8 / 8 Pro / 8a

Full eSIM support with improved dual-SIM management.

• Pixel 9
• Pixel 9a
• Pixel 9 Pro
• Pixel 9 Pro XL
• Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Full eSIM support across the range, with Google continuing to make eSIM the default setup path.

• Pixel 10
• Pixel 10a
• Pixel 10 Pro
• Pixel 10 Pro XL
• Pixel 10 Pro Fold

The current Pixel generation, announced in August 2026. Full eSIM support across the range.

• Pixel 11
• Pixel 11 Pro
• Pixel 11 Pro XL
• Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Pixel 11 models sold in the US are eSIM-only with no SIM tray. New Zealand, Australian, Canadian and European models keep a physical nano-SIM slot alongside eSIM.

Several Motorola models support eSIM, mostly in the Razr and Edge series.

• Motorola Razr (2019 and newer foldable models)
• Motorola Razr 40
• Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
• Motorola Edge 40 Pro
• Motorola Edge+ (2023)
• Motorola Edge 50 Ultra

Most Motorola Moto G and budget range phones do not support eSIM.

OnePlus eSIM support has broadened since the OnePlus 11, but it still varies significantly by region.

• OnePlus 11
• OnePlus 12
• OnePlus 13
• OnePlus 13R
• OnePlus Open

OnePlus phones sold in India typically do not support eSIM. Check your regional variant carefully.

Sony's Xperia range includes eSIM support from the Xperia 1 IV onwards, plus a few earlier Japanese-market models.

• Xperia 1 IV (2022)
• Xperia 1 V (2023)
• Xperia 1 VI (2024)
• Xperia 5 series (5 III and newer)
• Xperia 10 III Lite

Earlier Sony Xperia models generally do not support eSIM.

Oppo eSIM support is concentrated in the flagship Find series and the newer Reno Pro models. Global variants are far more likely to support eSIM than regional ones.

• Oppo Find X3 Pro
• Oppo Find X5 Pro
• Oppo Find X6 Pro
• Oppo Find X8 Pro
• Oppo Find N2 Flip
• Oppo Find N3
• Oppo Find N3 Flip
• Oppo Find N5
• Oppo Reno 13 Pro
• Oppo Reno 14 Pro

Oppo phones sold in mainland China almost never support eSIM regardless of the model name.

Xiaomi's global eSIM support sits mainly in the Redmi Note Pro and Redmi K ranges. Support is limited and varies by market.

• Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
• Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G
• Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
• Redmi K70
• Redmi K70 Pro

The Xiaomi 12–14 flagship range and the MIX Fold foldables carry eSIM only in their mainland China variants, which cannot be used with travel eSIMs. Check your exact model number before purchasing.

A small number of recent Realme flagships support eSIM.

• Realme 14 Pro+
• Realme GT 7

Most Realme models, including the entire budget range, do not support eSIM.

vivo has added eSIM across much of the X flagship line and selected V series models.

• vivo X200 Pro
• vivo X200
• vivo X200s
• vivo X200 FE
• vivo X100 Pro
• vivo X90 Pro
• vivo V29
• vivo V29 Lite 5G
• vivo V40
• vivo V40 Lite
• vivo V50

eSIM availability varies by market. vivo phones sold in mainland China generally do not support eSIM.

Honor supports eSIM across its Magic flagship and foldable ranges, plus a handful of mid-range models.

• Honor Magic V3
• Honor Magic V2
• Honor Magic 6 Pro
• Honor Magic 5 Pro
• Honor Magic 4 Pro
• Honor 200 Pro
• Honor 400 Lite
• Honor 90
• Honor X8

Check your regional variant — eSIM is not enabled on every market's version of these models.

Huawei's global P, Mate and Pura ranges include eSIM support on selected models.

• Huawei P40
• Huawei P40 Pro
• Huawei P50 Pro
• Huawei Mate 40 Pro
• Huawei Mate X5
• Huawei Mate 80 RS
• Huawei Pura X

Newer Huawei devices ship without Google Mobile Services. This does not affect eSIM itself, but you may not be able to install an app-based setup helper — use the QR code or manual activation details we send you instead.

Asus supports eSIM on its current ROG Phone and Zenfone flagships.

• Asus ROG Phone 9
• Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
• Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra

Earlier ROG Phone and Zenfone generations do not support eSIM.