Does my phone support eSIM? Model list and a 10-second check
Mykyta Dzhus · Updated 2026-11-13 · 16 min read · eSIM & mobile data
Before you buy a travel eSIM, one question matters more than the price: does your phone support it? The good news is that checking takes 10 seconds and needs no apps. Below: step by step for iPhone and Android, a big table of models by brand, the phones people most often mix up (iPhone X, Galaxy A34, Redmi Note 13) and what to do if your phone has no eSIM after all. We checked model statuses against Apple, Samsung and Google's own pages and against public lists; each source shows the date we checked it.
- Fastest: dial *#06# like a phone number. If there is an EID line (32 digits), your phone has eSIM.
- iPhone XS, XS Max, XR and every later model support eSIM, except those bought in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao. The iPhone X has no eSIM.
- Samsung: S20 and later have eSIM; in the A series it depends on the model: A55 yes, A54 only in some versions, A34 no.
- Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, Motorola: eSIM is mostly limited to pricier models and not every regional version, so check with *#06#.
- A carrier-locked phone (often a contract phone from the US or Japan) may refuse another eSIM. If you have no eSIM, share data from a travel companion's phone.
Contents
In short
- The 10-second check: dial *#06#. If you see an EID line, eSIM is supported.
- iPhone: eSIM is on the iPhone XS, XS Max, XR and every later model, including the 2020 and 2022 SE. The exception: models bought in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao, which have two nano-SIMs instead. The iPhone X has no eSIM, although people often confuse it with the XS and XR.
- Samsung: Galaxy S20 and later, Z Fold and Z Flip, Note20 have eSIM. The A series varies: A55 and A56 yes, A54 only in some versions, A34, A53, A14, A15, A25 no.
- Google Pixel: Pixel 4 and later have eSIM; the Pixel 3 and 3a depend on where they were bought.
- Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, Motorola: only some models have eSIM, and it depends on the regional version. The regular Redmi Note 10–13 have none.
- Carrier lock: a phone bought on a contract (often in the US or Japan) may refuse another eSIM even if it has one.
- Easiest of all: open our Compatible devices page: on Android it guesses your model and tells you straight away whether it has eSIM.
What eSIM is and why check your phone
An eSIM is a SIM card built into the phone. You don't insert anything: the provider sends a digital profile, you scan a QR code or tap an install button, and the phone gets another line. That is handy on a trip: a travel eSIM gives you data at your destination, while your main SIM stays in the phone for calls and bank texts.
But the phone needs the right chip. Most smartphones released after 2019 have it, though not all. There are especially many exceptions among budget Android phones and phones brought from China or Hong Kong. So check your phone before you pay: it really takes 10 seconds, and you won't be hunting for a replacement at the airport.
The 10-second check
There are three ways. The first works on any phone; the other two confirm the result through the menus.
Way 1. The *#06# code (iPhone and Android)
- Open the Phone app, as for a normal call.
- Dial *#06#. No need to press call: on most phones the info appears at once.
- Look at the screen. If there is an EID line (a long 32-digit number), your phone has eSIM. If there is only an IMEI, it most likely does not.
You can see what the EID line looks like on our Compatible devices page: two screenshots side by side, with eSIM and without.
Way 2. iPhone menus
- Open Settings → Cellular (or Mobile Data / Mobile Service, depending on the region).
- If there is an Add eSIM option, you're good: eSIM is supported.
- One more check: Settings → General → About. Scroll down: if there is an EID line, your phone has eSIM. Apple itself says so on its serial number and IMEI page.
Way 3. Android menus
- Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager. If there is an Add eSIM button, eSIM is supported. Samsung's own page gives the same path.
- Other Android phones: Settings → Connections (or Network & internet) → SIMs. Look for “Add eSIM” or “Download a SIM”. On a Google Pixel, per Google's guide, it is Network & internet → SIMs → Add SIM → Set up an eSIM.
Even easier: open Compatible devices on the phone itself. On Android the page detects your model from the browser and shows whether it has eSIM. Nothing is sent anywhere: the model is read and checked right in your browser. On an iPhone with iOS 17 or later the page will also tell you that eSIM is there, because iOS 17 runs only on the iPhone XS and XR and later. If it doesn't guess your model, type it into the search.
Model table by brand
✅ means eSIM is there, ⚠️ that it depends on the version or the country where the phone was bought, ❌ that there is no eSIM. The list is not exhaustive, so if your model is missing, dial *#06#. Full model search is on the Compatible devices page.
| Brand | Models | eSIM | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 12, 13 (all versions) | ✅ yes | except those bought in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao: they have two nano-SIMs |
| Apple | iPhone SE (2020), SE (2022) | ✅ yes | |
| Apple | iPhone 14, 15, 16, 16e (all versions) | ✅ yes | except versions for China, Hong Kong and Macao; the US iPhone 14 is eSIM-only, with no SIM slot |
| Apple | iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max | ✅ yes | the versions for mainland China have two nano-SIMs |
| Apple | iPhone 17e, iPhone Air, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo | ✅ yes | eSIM even in the versions for China (Apple) |
| Apple | iPad Pro 3rd generation and newer, iPad Air 3rd, iPad 7th, iPad mini 5th and newer | ✅ yes | Wi-Fi + Cellular versions only |
| Apple | iPhone X, 8, 8 Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, SE (2016), 6, 6 Plus | ❌ no | nano-SIM only |
| Samsung | Galaxy S20, S21, S22, S23, S24, S25, S26 (base, +, Ultra), S25 Edge | ✅ yes | versions for China, Hong Kong and Taiwan have no eSIM (according to Airalo) |
| Samsung | Galaxy S23 FE, S24 FE, S25 FE, S26 FE | ✅ yes | versions for China, Hong Kong and Taiwan have no eSIM (according to Airalo) |
| Samsung | Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip, all generations, Note20, Note20 Ultra, XCover7, XCover7 Pro | ✅ yes | versions for China, Hong Kong and Taiwan have no eSIM (according to Airalo) |
| Samsung | Galaxy A55, A56 | ✅ yes | the Chinese version SM-A5560 has no eSIM |
| Samsung | Galaxy A35, A36, A37, A57 | ✅ yes | the A35 and A36 have eSIM in versions for Europe, North America and Korea (Samsung) |
| Samsung | Galaxy A54 | ⚠️ depends on the version | eSIM on SM-A546B/DS (Europe), SM-A546U1, SM-A546S, SCG21, SC-53D |
| Samsung | Galaxy S21 FE, Note 10, Note 10+, A23 5G, A17 | ⚠️ depends on the version | sources disagree, check with *#06# |
| Samsung | Galaxy A34, A33, A53, A52, A52s, A25, A15, A14 | ❌ no | nano-SIM only: SM-A346, SM-A336, SM-A536, SM-A525/A526, SM-A528, SM-A256, SM-A155/A156, SM-A145/A146 |
| Samsung | Galaxy S20 FE, S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S10 Lite, Note 9, Note 8, S9, S8 | ❌ no | |
| Pixel 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 6a, 7, 7a, 8, 8a, Fold, 9, 9a, 10, 10a, 11 (incl. Pro, XL, Fold) | ✅ yes | US Pixel 10 and later are eSIM-only (except the 10 Pro Fold) | |
| Pixel 3, 3 XL | ⚠️ depends on the version | no eSIM on versions from Australia, Taiwan, Japan and US/Canadian carriers except Sprint and Google Fi | |
| Pixel 3a, 3a XL | ⚠️ depends on the version | no eSIM on versions from South East Asia and Verizon; bought in Japan, it can't have two SIMs (Google) | |
| Pixel 2, 2 XL | ⚠️ depends on the version | eSIM only with Google Fi (US), in practice no | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi 12T Pro, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Lite, 13T, 13T Pro, 14, 14T, 14T Pro, 15, 15 Ultra, 15T, 15T Pro, 17, 17 Ultra, 17T, 17T Pro | ⚠️ depends on the version | depends on the regional version, check with *#06# |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi 14 Ultra, 12, 12 Pro, 12X, 12T, 11T, 11T Pro | ❌ no | |
| Redmi | Redmi Note 13 Pro | ⚠️ depends on the version | eSIM only on the 5G version, not on the Note 13 Pro 4G |
| Redmi | Redmi Note 13 Pro+, Note 14 Pro, 14 Pro+, Note 15 Pro, 15 Pro+, Note 11 Pro 5G | ⚠️ depends on the version | depends on the regional version, check with *#06# |
| Redmi | Redmi Note 10, 10 Pro, 11, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro+, 13, 13 5G, Redmi 13C | ❌ no | |
| POCO | POCO X7, F8 Pro, F8 Ultra | ⚠️ depends on the version | depends on the regional version, check with *#06# |
| POCO | POCO X3 Pro, F4 | ❌ no | |
| Motorola | Razr (2019) and newer, Razr+ 2024 and 2025, Razr Fold | ⚠️ depends on the version | depends on the regional version, check with *#06# |
| Motorola | Edge 2022, 2023, 2024, Edge+ 2023, Edge 40, 50, 60, 70 (incl. Neo, Pro, Fusion, Ultra), ThinkPhone 25 | ⚠️ depends on the version | depends on the regional version, check with *#06# |
| Motorola | Moto G34, G35, G53, G54, G55, G75, G85, G86, Moto G (2024), G (2025), G Power, G Stylus 5G | ⚠️ depends on the version | depends on the regional version, check with *#06# |
| Huawei | P40, P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro | ⚠️ depends on the version | no eSIM if bought in China |
| Huawei | P40 Pro+, P30, P30 Pro, P30 Lite, P50, P50 Pro, Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro | ❌ no | |
| Honor | Magic4 Pro and newer Magic Pro, Magic7 Lite, Magic8 Lite, Magic V2, V3, V5, Honor 90, 200, 400, 600 | ⚠️ depends on the version | depends on the regional version, check with *#06# |
| OnePlus | OnePlus 11, 12, 13, 13R, 15, Open | ⚠️ depends on the version | depends on the regional version, check with *#06# |
| Oppo | Find X3, X5, X8, X9 (and Pro), Find N2 Flip, N5, Reno14, Reno15 | ⚠️ depends on the version | depends on the regional version, check with *#06# |
| Oppo | Find X3 Lite, Find X5 Lite | ❌ no | the Lite line has no eSIM (Holafly) |
| Sony | Xperia 1 IV and newer, Xperia 5 IV and newer | ✅ yes | |
| Sony | Xperia 10 IV | ⚠️ depends on the version | eSIM only on the European version |
| Vivo | X200, X300 (and Pro), V29, V29 Lite, V40, V50 | ⚠️ depends on the version | the V29 Lite has eSIM only in the European version |
| Fairphone | Fairphone 4, 5, Gen. 6 | ✅ yes |
Why Android has so many ⚠️: the same phone comes out in several versions for different markets, and not all have eSIM. Samsung's page says outright that, depending on the country of origin, eSIM may not be supported even if the model is listed. For the Galaxy A35 and A36 Samsung names only the versions for Europe, North America and Korea, and for the A54 Japan as well. So on Android the main check is *#06#, and the table only tells you what to expect.
How to find the exact Samsung version: Settings → About phone → Model. You'll see a code such as SM-A546B/DS. On Xiaomi and Redmi the version (5G, for example) is on the box and under About phone.
Look-alikes without eSIM
Most disappointments happen when the name is almost the same as a model that does have eSIM. These are the pairs people get wrong most often:
- iPhone X vs iPhone XS / XR. The iPhone X came first and has a nano-SIM only, as its tech specs on Apple's site show. eSIM arrived with the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR. If the back or About says just iPhone X, a travel eSIM will not install.
- Galaxy A34 vs Galaxy A35 / A54. The A34 (codes SM-A346…) has a nano-SIM only. The A35 and A54 have eSIM, but the A54 only in some versions: SM-A546B/DS for Europe, SM-A546U1, SM-A546S, SCG21 and SC-53D.
- Galaxy A53 vs A54, A52 vs A55. The A52, A52s and A53 have no eSIM; they are not on Samsung's, Airalo's or Holafly's lists.
- Galaxy S20 FE vs Galaxy S20. The regular S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra have eSIM, the S20 FE doesn't. Sources disagree about the S21 FE, so check with *#06#. The S23 FE and later FE models do have eSIM.
- Galaxy S10 vs S20. The whole S10 series (S10e, S10, S10+, S10 5G, S10 Lite) has no eSIM. Don't confuse the phone with the Galaxy Tab S10 tablet.
- Redmi Note 13 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G. The regular Note 13 (both 4G and 5G) has no eSIM. The Note 13 Pro has eSIM only in the 5G version; the Note 13 Pro 4G does not.
- Redmi Note 10, 11, 12. These came out before the Xiaomi 12T Pro, Xiaomi's first global phone with eSIM, and have none.
- Xiaomi 12T vs 12T Pro, Xiaomi 14 vs 14 Ultra. The 12T has no eSIM, the 12T Pro does. Unlike the Xiaomi 14, the 14 Ultra has only two physical SIMs, according to Holafly.
- Huawei P40 Pro vs P40 Pro+. The P40 and P40 Pro have eSIM (unless bought in China); the P40 Pro+, P30, P50 and Mate 50 don't.
- Oppo Find X5 vs Find X5 Lite. Oppo's Lite line has no eSIM.
The full list of models without eSIM is at the bottom of the Compatible devices page.
Chinese and US versions
Where the phone was sold matters as much as the model.
iPhones from China, Hong Kong and Macao. According to Apple, the iPhone XR, XS Max and the 11 to 16 series bought in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao have two physical nano-SIMs instead of eSIM. The iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max for mainland China also have two nano-SIMs. The iPhone 17e, iPhone Air, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo, on the other hand, support eSIM even in Chinese versions. If the phone came from there or you bought it second-hand and aren't sure, just dial *#06# or look for the EID line under Settings → General → About.
The model number tells you for sure: Settings → General → About, tap the Model Number line. The numbers of the versions without eSIM, from Apple's page (for example A3092 for the iPhone 15), are on our Compatible devices page, where you can also type yours.
Samsung phones from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. According to Airalo, these versions have no eSIM. For example, the Chinese Galaxy A55 is SM-A5560, while the European one is SM-A556B.
Huawei phones from China don't support eSIM, not even the P40 and Mate 40 Pro.
US versions, by contrast, often work with eSIM only. The iPhone 14 and later sold in the US have no physical SIM slot at all, and Google says the Pixel 10 and later in the US (except the Pixel 10 Pro Fold) are eSIM-only too. That's no problem for a travel eSIM, but you can't put a physical SIM into such a phone. The bigger question with US phones is whether they are carrier-locked.
Carrier-locked phones
In the US, Japan and some other countries, phones are often sold on contract: cheaper, but tied to one carrier. Such a phone may have eSIM and even show an EID line, yet refuse another eSIM, including a travel one. Apple says plainly that to use a local eSIM abroad, your iPhone cannot be locked to a carrier.
How to check an iPhone: Settings → General → About, the Carrier Lock line. If it says “No SIM Restrictions”, the phone is unlocked.
Android: the simplest test is to insert another carrier's SIM card. If the phone doesn't see it or asks for an unlock code, it is locked.
What to do with a locked phone: only the carrier that sold it can unlock it, usually once the contract is paid off. So if you bought a phone second-hand and it came from the US or Japan, check this before your trip, not at the airport.
What to do if your phone has no eSIM
No eSIM doesn't mean no internet. There are several options that work:
- Share data from a travel companion's phone. If you travel with your partner, a friend or a grown-up child and someone has an iPhone or Android with eSIM, install the travel eSIM on their phone and turn on the hotspot. Your phone connects to it like Wi-Fi. You can buy several eSIMs in one order for the family, but if you share from one phone, take a plan with enough data for two.
- A local SIM card. You buy it at the airport or a carrier's shop at your destination, usually with a passport. Where it's easy, where it costs more and what to watch out for (such as IMEI registration in Turkey) is in our guide Local SIM vs eSIM and in the article “Local SIM vs eSIM in Turkey, Egypt and Thailand: which is really cheaper (2026)”.
- A physical eSIM card. It looks like a regular SIM card with an eSIM chip inside; you load eSIM profiles onto it through an app. It takes the SIM slot: with a single slot you'll have to remove your main SIM for the trip. More on the Compatible devices page.
- Your carrier's roaming. The easiest option, but usually the most expensive for data.
- A new phone. If you're replacing it anyway, check the model against the table above and, on Android, the version code too.
Sources
We collected the model statuses on 12 November 2026 and re-read Apple, Samsung and Google's official pages on 13 November 2026. Xiaomi's pages refused automated access, so for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO we relied on Wikipedia, Holafly and Airalo. Where a page has a publication date, it is in brackets. The model list is kept up to date on the Compatible devices page.
- Apple: “Set up eSIM on iPhone” (22 Oct 2026): iPhone XS, XS Max, XR or later; eSIM in mainland China, checked 13.11.2026
- Apple: “Use eSIM while traveling internationally” (22 Oct 2026): the phone must not be carrier-locked, Carrier Lock, checked 13.11.2026
- Apple: “Using Dual SIM with two nano-SIM cards” (22 Oct 2026): models for China, Hong Kong and Macao, checked 13.11.2026
- Apple: “Find the serial number or IMEI” (12 May 2026): the EID under About, checked 13.11.2026
- Apple: iPhone X tech specs (nano-SIM only), checked 13.11.2026
- Samsung UK: “Galaxy eSIM and supported network carriers” (model list, regions for the A35, A36, A54, the “Add eSIM” path), checked 13.11.2026
- Samsung Australia: “Which Galaxy Phones Support an eSIM?”, checked 13.11.2026
- Google: “How to use dual SIMs on your Google Pixel phone” (Pixel 3a and later, the path to “Set up an eSIM”), checked 13.11.2026
- Airalo: “What devices support eSIM?” (Pixel 3 and 3a, Huawei, Galaxy A23 5G and A17, Xperia 10 IV), checked 12.11.2026
- Holafly: list of eSIM phones (Galaxy A54 codes, S20 FE, Pixel 2, iPhone X, Galaxy S10, Xiaomi 12T), checked 12.11.2026
- Holafly: eSIM on Xiaomi (no eSIM on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra), checked 12.11.2026
- Wikipedia: Galaxy A34 5G (SM-A346x, nano-SIM only), checked 12.11.2026
- Wikipedia: Galaxy A55 (nano-SIM and eSIM; SM-A5560, SM-A556B, SM-A556E), checked 12.11.2026
- Wikipedia: Galaxy S10 series (nano-SIM only), checked 12.11.2026
- Wikipedia: Redmi Note 13 series (eSIM only on the Note 13 Pro 5G and Pro+), checked 12.11.2026
- Wikipedia: Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro (the 12T Pro is Xiaomi's first global phone with eSIM), checked 12.11.2026
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FAQ
How do I know if my phone has eSIM?
Dial *#06# like a phone number. If there is an EID line (32 digits), your phone has eSIM. On iPhone you can also open Settings → Cellular and look for Add eSIM; on Samsung, Settings → Connections → SIM manager.
Does the iPhone X have eSIM?
No. The iPhone X has a nano-SIM only (Apple's tech specs). eSIM arrived with the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR.
Does the iPhone 11 support eSIM?
Yes, like every iPhone from the XS and XR on, except versions bought in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao: those have two nano-SIMs instead of eSIM.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A54 have eSIM?
It depends on the version. eSIM is on SM-A546B/DS (Europe), SM-A546U1, SM-A546S, SCG21 and SC-53D. The model code is under Settings → About phone → Model. The Galaxy A34 has no eSIM; the A55 and A56 do.
Does the Redmi Note 13 have eSIM?
The regular Redmi Note 13 (4G and 5G) doesn't. The Redmi Note 13 Pro has eSIM only in the 5G version; the Note 13 Pro+ has it too, depending on the regional version, so check with *#06#.
Will a phone bought on a US contract work?
Only if it is unlocked. A carrier-locked phone may have eSIM but won't accept another one. On iPhone, see Settings → General → About, the Carrier Lock line: it should say “No SIM Restrictions”.
What if my phone has no eSIM?
Install the eSIM on a travel companion's phone and share data through the hotspot, buy a local SIM at your destination or a physical eSIM card. Roaming works too, but is usually the most expensive for data.
Can I keep my home SIM in the phone with the eSIM?
Yes. A travel eSIM is data only, and your main SIM stays for calls and bank texts. Turn off data roaming on it so your carrier doesn't charge you for data.
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