eSIM Compatible Phones 2026: iPhone, Samsung & Pixel List

Before you buy a travel eSIM, answer one question first: does your phone support eSIM? The good news is that almost every iPhone from recent years and most mid-range and flagship Android phones do. There are exceptions, though, especially among budget models and phones made for certain markets. Here are the key models and a quick way to check your own device.

The fastest check: find your EID

Every eSIM-capable phone has a unique EID (eUICC identifier), a 32-digit number. If you can find it, your phone supports eSIM.

• Any phone: open the phone app and dial *#06#. Along with the IMEI, eSIM-capable devices show the EID.
• iPhone: Settings → General → About. Scroll down; if you see "EID", you are good to go.
• Samsung: Settings → About phone → Status information → EID.
• Google Pixel: Settings → About phone → SIM status, or look for "EID" directly.

You can also look in your SIM settings: if there is an option like "Add eSIM" or "Add cellular plan", the feature is there.

Important: make sure your phone is unlocked

Even an eSIM-capable phone can be locked to one carrier. This is common with phones bought on installment plans from US carriers and with prepaid phones. On an iPhone, go to Settings → General → About and look for "Carrier Lock". If it says "No SIM restrictions", you are fine. On Android, try another carrier's SIM or ask your carrier. Carriers usually unlock phones once they are paid off; request it well before your trip.

iPhone models with eSIM

Apple introduced eSIM in 2018, and every iPhone since then has it:

• iPhone XS, XS Max and XR
• iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)
• iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16e (2025)
• iPhone 17, iPhone Air, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max (2025) and iPhone 17e (2026)

From iPhone 13 onward you can have two eSIMs active at the same time. US models from iPhone 14 onward and the iPhone Air have no SIM tray at all and work with eSIM only, which is ideal for travel eSIMs. One caveat: many iPhones sold in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau have two physical SIM slots instead of eSIM.

Samsung Galaxy models with eSIM

At Samsung, eSIM support is standard on flagships and foldables and increasingly common in the mid-range:

• Galaxy S: S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21 series, S22 series, S23 series (including S23 FE), S24 series (including S24 FE), S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge, S25 FE and the S26 series
• Galaxy Z: Fold, Z Fold2 through Z Fold7, Z Flip through Z Flip7 (including Flip7 FE)
• Galaxy Note: Note20 and Note20 Ultra
• Galaxy A (selection): A35, A36, A54, A55, A56 and other recent models; support depends heavily on region and model number

Some regional variants, such as certain models for China or Hong Kong, ship without eSIM, and some US carrier versions of older models had eSIM disabled. For the A series, always check the EID before you buy a plan.

Google Pixel models with eSIM

Google was an early eSIM adopter. Supported models:

• Pixel 3, 3 XL, 3a, 3a XL (except some models from Japan and certain US carriers)
• Pixel 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5, 5a
• Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Pixel Fold
• Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a
• Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a
• Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold and Pixel 10a

From Pixel 7 onward you can store several eSIM profiles, and depending on the model two eSIMs can be active at once.

Other brands with eSIM

• Apple iPad: all current iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad Pro models with Wi-Fi + Cellular
• Motorola: Razr models and many recent Edge phones; in the US, several Moto G models as well
• Xiaomi: including Xiaomi 12T Pro, 13, 13 Pro, 13T, 14, 14T, 15 and newer flagships; only selected Redmi devices
• OnePlus: including OnePlus 11, 12, 13 and newer (depending on region)
• Oppo, Honor, Huawei, Sony, Nothing, Fairphone: selected models, for example Fairphone 4 and 5, Sony Xperia 1 and 10 from generation IV, Nothing Phone (3)

Because manufacturers implement eSIM differently by market, checking the EID with *#06# is always the most reliable method.

Used or imported phone? Watch out for these

• Check the model number: the same phone is often sold in several variants. You will find the model number under About phone; use it on the manufacturer's site to confirm eSIM support for that exact variant.
• Carrier-locked phones: phones financed through a carrier are often locked until paid off. An unlocked US iPhone 14 or newer works perfectly, since it is eSIM-only anyway.
• Phones from China: many models for the Chinese market skip eSIM in favor of two SIM slots. To use a travel eSIM in China, you need an international model.
• Refurbished phones: reputable sellers state whether a device is unlocked. Ask if in doubt.
• Software: keep your operating system up to date. Features like one-tap installation via link only arrived with newer updates.

How many eSIMs fit on one phone?

The eSIM chip can store several profiles, usually eight or more on iPhones and current Android phones. Typically two lines can be active at the same time, for example your home number and a travel eSIM. You can keep inactive profiles on the phone for future trips and switch them back on when needed. Many providers simply add new data to the same profile.

My phone does not support eSIM. Now what?

You have two options: buy a physical prepaid SIM at your destination (often with passport registration) or use a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Your carrier's roaming plan may also be an option; see eSIM vs. roaming for when that makes sense.

If your phone is compatible, you are ready to go: choose your destination, for example Japan, the USA or Europe, then follow our setup guide for iPhone or Android.

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