Does the Honor X8c support eSIM?
The Honor X8c supports eSIM, so you can install a travel data plan by scanning a QR code — no physical SIM swap and no roaming fees.
Honor says that, depending on the country the phone was made for, eSIM may not be supported even on a model it lists. Check Settings > Mobile network > SIM management for an eSIM option.
Check it yourself in 10 seconds
- Open the keypad and dial
*#06#. - If an EID number appears alongside the IMEI, your Honor X8c is eSIM-ready.
- Or open Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
How to set up a travel eSIM on the Honor X8c
- Stay on WiFi. Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- Scan the QR code from your idealesim order email and finish setup.
- Set the travel eSIM as your mobile data SIM.
- Enable Roaming for that eSIM.
Is your Honor X8c carrier-unlocked?
An eSIM-ready Honor X8c still won't activate a travel eSIM if it's locked to a network. Phones bought outright are usually unlocked; contract phones often aren't. The 20-second check:
- Open Settings → Network & internet → SIMs (or Mobile network).
- Turn off Automatic network selection.
- If several carriers appear in the list, your Honor X8c is unlocked.
Locked? Your carrier can usually unlock it for free once any contract is paid off.
Honor X8c eSIM FAQ
Does the Honor X8c support eSIM?
Yes. The Honor X8c supports eSIM, so you can install a travel data plan by scanning a QR code — no physical SIM swap and no roaming fees.
How do I check if my Honor X8c supports eSIM?
Dial *#06# on the keypad. If an EID number appears next to the IMEI, your Honor X8c is eSIM-ready. You can also look under Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
How do I set up a travel eSIM on the Honor X8c?
On WiFi, go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM, scan the QR code from your order email, finish setup, then enable Roaming for the travel eSIM. (Exact wording varies slightly by manufacturer.)
Will my Honor X8c work with a travel eSIM abroad?
Yes, as long as the Honor X8c is carrier-unlocked. A travel eSIM from idealesim installs a second line for data while you travel, with no roaming fees — your home SIM stays in place for calls and texts.