Is Your Device eSIM Compatible? Find Out Here

Given the extensive list of devices, here's a comprehensive overview of eSIM compatible models across various brands:

iPhones:

Note: Exclusions apply for devices from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao. These regions typically sell models with dual physical SIM slots instead of eSIM capability. iPhone 16 series models are not yet released as of 2024 and eSIM compatibility has not been officially confirmed by Apple.

View "How to install eSIM on iPhone"

iPads:

Note: Exclusions apply for devices from Mainland China. Chinese mainland models feature dual physical SIM slots instead of eSIM capability. All iPad models with cellular connectivity released after 2019 support eSIM technology.

Samsung Devices:

Note:
The following Samsung Galaxy devices do NOT support eSIM:

• All Galaxy models from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (except Galaxy Z Flip SM-F700F in Hong Kong).

• All Galaxy FE (Fan Edition) models except S23 FE and S24 FE.

• U.S. models of Galaxy S20, S21*, and Note 20 Ultra.

• Most models purchased in South Korea, except: Galaxy S23, S24, Z Fold 4 & 5, Z Flip 4 & 5, and A54 5G.

*eSIM support varies by country and carrier. Please verify compatibility for your device locally.

*U.S. models may support eSIM if the One UI 4 update has been installed.

View Samsung eSIM installation instructions

Google Devices:

Note:

Google Pixel 3 devices do not support eSIM if:

• Purchased from U.S. or Canadian carriers other than Sprint or Google Fi.

• Purchased in Australia, Taiwan, or Japan.

Google Pixel 3a devices do not support eSIM if:

• Purchased with Verizon service.

• Purchased in Japan.

• Purchased in South East Asia.

Pixel 9 series has not yet been released as of mid-2024 and eSIM compatibility has not been officially confirmed by Google. All Google Pixel phones sold in Hong Kong are incompatible with eSIM technology.

View "How to install eSIM on Google Pixel"

Motorola Devices:

Note:

• eSIM support on Motorola phones is available only in certain regions.

• Motorola devices released prior to 2022 generally do not support eSIM technology.

• Please contact your carrier or device manufacturer to confirm if your specific Motorola device supports eSIM.

Huawei Devices:

• Huawei P40

• Huawei P40 Pro

• Huawei Mate 40 Pro (excluding Pro+)

Important Note:

Due to U.S. trade restrictions, newer Huawei devices (released after 2020) do not support Google services or standard eSIM functionality. The Huawei Pura 70 series does not support eSIM technology as it uses Huawei's HarmonyOS and lacks Google Mobile Services.

OPPO Devices:

• Find Series:

  • Oppo Find X3 Pro

  • Oppo Find X5 Pro

  • Oppo Find N2 Flip

• Reno Series:

  • Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G

Note:

• eSIM support on Oppo devices is limited to Japan and certain regions. Availability varies by model and carrier, so please verify with your local carrier or Oppo before use.

• The OPPO Lite series does not support eSIM.

• Most Oppo devices released outside Japan do not support eSIM due to regional restrictions and carrier limitations.

Xiaomi Devices:

Note:

• Xiaomi devices sold in Mainland China typically do not support eSIM functionality.

• eSIM support is primarily available on global variants of Xiaomi devices.

• The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G does not support eSIM despite some misleading information online.

Nokia Devices:

- Nokia X30, G60

Note:

• Nokia XR21 does not support eSIM functionality.

OnePlus Device:

- OnePlus 11, 12

Note:

• OnePlus 13 series has not yet been released as of mid-2024.

• OnePlus devices sold in China typically do not support eSIM technology.

Honor Device:

Note:

• Honor devices released prior to 2022 generally do not support eSIM.

• Honor devices sold in Mainland China typically lack eSIM functionality.

Sony Devices:

• Xperia 10 IV

• Xperia 10 V

• Xperia 10 VI

• Xperia 5 IV

• Xperia 5 V

• Xperia 1 IV

• Xperia 1 V

• Xperia 1 VI

Note:

• Sony Xperia 10 III Lite does not support eSIM functionality.

• eSIM support varies by region and carrier for Sony devices.

Additional Information:

eSIM (embedded SIM) technology allows users to activate cellular plans digitally without requiring a physical SIM card. Benefits include:

• Easier international roaming without needing to swap physical SIM cards

• Ability to have multiple phone numbers/accounts on a single device

• More reliable connection as eSIMs are built directly into the device

• Environmentally friendly (reduces plastic waste from physical SIM cards)

Installation methods typically include:

• Scanning a QR code provided by your carrier

• Manual entry of SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code

• Direct carrier app configuration

*Please note that eSIM compatibility may vary based on the device's region, carrier restrictions, and software updates. Always check with your device manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Some devices listed may have regional variants that do not support eSIM functionality.