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Does my phone support eSIM?
JetSimly · 2026-10-11
iPhone XR/XS (2018) and newer, Galaxy S20 and newer, and Pixel 3 and newer support eSIM. The phone must not be carrier-locked, and most iPhones sold in mainland China have no eSIM. Check the list below, then do the two-minute check on your own phone.
The two-minute check
1. Look for an EID. A phone with eSIM has a 32-digit EID number. On iPhone, Settings → General → About shows an "EID" row. On Samsung, look under Settings → About phone → Status information; the menu name can differ between One UI versions. Dialing *#06# also shows the EID next to the IMEI on most models.
2. Look for the "add eSIM" option.
- iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM.
- Samsung and most Android: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM. The menu name can differ slightly by model.
If the option is there, the phone supports eSIM.
3. Is the phone unlocked? A third-party eSIM needs a phone that isn't locked to a carrier. A phone bought directly from Apple, Samsung or Google is almost certainly unlocked. If you bought it from a carrier on a contract, ask them to unlock it before you buy.
iPhone
Apple's page lists iPhone SE (2nd generation and later), XR, XS, XS Max and every series from the 11 to the 16, including the 16e, as supporting eSIM, except phones bought in China.
| Supported | Not supported |
|---|---|
| iPhone XR, XS, XS Max | iPhone X |
| iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max | iPhone 8 / 8 Plus and older |
| iPhone SE (2020), SE (2022) | |
| iPhone 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max | |
| iPhone 13 mini, 13, 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, 16e | |
| iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 17e | |
| iPhone Air (eSIM only, no SIM tray) | |
| iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max | |
| iPhone Duo (foldable, on sale from 23 October 2026) |
iPhones sold in Turkey have both a nano-SIM slot and eSIM, so you can use the eSIM alongside your own line. In some countries (the US, for example) some recent models are eSIM-only, which can matter for a phone bought abroad. The iPhone Air is eSIM-only everywhere.
According to Apple, only the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, 17e and iPhone Air support eSIM in mainland China; the Chinese versions of other models have none. If you bought a phone abroad, secondhand or from an unofficial seller, check which country it was made for (Settings → General → About → Model number).
Samsung Galaxy
| Supported | Not supported |
|---|---|
| Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra and newer (S22, S23, S24, S25 and S26 series, S25 Edge) | Galaxy S10 |
| Galaxy S23 FE, S24 FE, S25 FE, S26 FE | Galaxy A25 |
| Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Note 20, Note 20 Ultra (not the US models) | |
| Galaxy Z Fold 3 and newer (Z Fold 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra) | |
| Galaxy Z Flip 3 and newer (Z Flip 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8, Z Flip 7 FE) | |
| Galaxy A35, A37, A54, A55, A56, A57 |
In the A series support varies by model: the A35, A37, A54, A55, A56 and A57 support eSIM, the A25 doesn't. If you have another A model, run the two checks above.
Google Pixel
Every Pixel from the Pixel 3 on supports it: Pixel 3, 3 XL, 4, 4 XL, 5, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, 10a, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL and 11 Pro Fold. Some regions and carriers restrict the Pixel 3 and 3 XL, so run the check on those two.
Other brands
| Model | Status |
|---|---|
| Xiaomi 17, 17 Ultra, 14, 13, 13 Pro, 12T Pro | Supported, global version only |
| Xiaomi 14 Pro | Varies by region |
| OnePlus 13, OnePlus Open | Supported |
| OnePlus 12, 11 | Varies by region |
| Motorola Razr 2023, 2024, 2026, Razr+ 2024, 2026, Edge 40 Pro, Edge 50 Ultra | Supported |
| Sony Xperia 1 V, 1 VI, 5 V, 10 VI | Supported |
| Huawei P40, P40 Pro | Supported |
| Huawei P50 Pro, Mate 40 Pro, P40 Pro+ | Varies by region |
"Varies by region" means the same phone can have eSIM in one country's version and not in another's. For those, the EID check settles it.
If you're not sure
You can't install an eSIM on a phone without eSIM support. Before you buy, you can email your phone model to [email protected]. The full list is on the Compatible devices page.
Frequently asked questions
Does the iPhone X support eSIM?
No. eSIM support started in 2018 with the iPhone XR and XS.
My phone supports eSIM but it's locked. What now?
Ask your carrier to unlock it. A third-party eSIM can't be installed on a locked phone.
Can I use the eSIM alongside my physical SIM?
Yes. Keep your own line for calls and texts and use JetSimly for data.