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Will my device work with an eSIM?

A few quick checks before you buy — is your device eSIM-ready, is it unlocked, and how do you install one?

Supported devices

A snapshot of mainstream models. Don't see yours? The Quick eSIM check below works on anything.

Apple iPhone, iPad

iPhone

  • iPhone 18 Pro / 18 Pro Max / iPhone Duo
  • iPhone 17 / 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max / 17e / iPhone Air
  • iPhone 16 / 16 Plus / 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max / 16e
  • iPhone 15 / 15 Plus / 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13 / 13 Mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12 / 12 Mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone SE (2020, 2022)
  • iPhone XS / XS Max / XR

iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models)

  • iPad Pro (M5) / (M4), eSIM only
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st to 4th gen) / 12.9-inch (3rd to 6th gen)
  • iPad Air (M4) / (M3) / (M2), eSIM only
  • iPad Air (3rd to 5th gen)
  • iPad mini (A20 Pro) / (A17 Pro), eSIM only
  • iPad mini (5th and 6th gen)
  • iPad (A16), eSIM only
  • iPad (7th to 10th gen)

Wi-Fi-only iPads cannot use an eSIM. Older iPads with an Apple SIM (iPad Pro 9.7-inch and 10.5-inch, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4) cannot take a travel eSIM.

SAMSUNG Galaxy S, Z, A, Note

Galaxy S Series

  • Galaxy S26 / S26+ / S26 Ultra / S26 FE
  • Galaxy S25 / S25+ / S25 Ultra / S25 Edge / S25 FE
  • Galaxy S24 / S24+ / S24 Ultra / S24 FE
  • Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra / S23 FE
  • Galaxy S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra
  • Galaxy S21 / S21+ / S21 Ultra / S21 FE
  • Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra

Galaxy Z (Foldables)

  • Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra / Z Fold8 / Z Flip8
  • Galaxy Z Fold7 / Z Flip7 / Z Flip7 FE
  • Galaxy Z Fold6 / Z Fold5 / Z Fold4 / Z Fold3
  • Galaxy Z Flip6 / Z Flip5 / Z Flip4 / Z Flip3

Galaxy A Series

  • Galaxy A57 / A56 / A55 / A54
  • Galaxy A37 / A36 / A35

The Galaxy A34, A27, A26, A25 and A15 sold in the UK do not have eSIM.

Galaxy Tab (5G models)

  • Galaxy Tab S12+ / S12 Ultra
  • Galaxy Tab S11 / S11 Ultra / S10+ / S10 Ultra
  • Galaxy Tab S10 FE / S10 FE+ / S9 FE / S9 FE+
  • Galaxy Tab S9 / S9+ / S9 Ultra
  • Galaxy Tab Active5 / Active5 Pro

The Galaxy Tab A9+, A11+ and S10 Lite 5G take a nano-SIM only, with no eSIM.

Galaxy Note

  • Galaxy Note 20 / Note 20 Ultra
Google Pixel
  • Pixel 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro XL / 11 Pro Fold
  • Pixel 10 / 10 Pro / 10 Pro XL / 10 Pro Fold / 10a
  • Pixel 9 / 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL / 9 Pro Fold / 9a
  • Pixel 8 / 8 Pro / 8a
  • Pixel 7 / 7 Pro / 7a
  • Pixel 6 / 6 Pro / 6a
  • Pixel 5 / 5a
  • Pixel 4 / 4a / 4 XL
  • Pixel 3 / 3 XL (limited support)
HUAWEI Selected models
  • Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (single-SIM version)
  • Huawei Pura 80 Pro / Pura 80 Ultra / Mate X7
  • Huawei Pura 70 Pro
  • Huawei P40 / P40 Pro
  • Huawei Mate 40 Pro

Huawei eSIM varies by country, network and version. The Pura 80, Pura 70 and P40 Pro+ have no eSIM.

Motorola Razr, Edge
  • Motorola Razr Fold / Razr 70 Ultra
  • Motorola Razr 60 / 60 Ultra / 50 / 50 Ultra
  • Motorola Razr (2023, 2024) / Razr+
  • Motorola Edge 70 / 70 Pro / 70 Fusion / Signature
  • Motorola Edge 60 / 60 Pro / 60 Fusion / 60 Neo
  • Motorola Edge 50 / 50 Pro / 50 Ultra / 50 Fusion / 50 Neo
  • Motorola Edge 40 / Edge 40 Pro
  • Moto G77 / G67 / G86 / G57 Power / G56 / G55 / G54

UK and European models. Some versions sold elsewhere take two nano-SIMs instead.

OnePlus Selected models
  • OnePlus 15
  • OnePlus 13 / 12 / 11
  • OnePlus Open

UK models of the OnePlus 15R, Nord 5 and Nord CE5 do not have eSIM.

Xi Xiaomi Selected models
  • Xiaomi 17 / 17 Ultra / 17T / 17T Pro
  • Xiaomi 15 / 15 Ultra / 15T / 15T Pro
  • Xiaomi 14 / 14T / 14T Pro / 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Lite
  • Xiaomi 12T Pro
  • Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G / 17 Pro 5G
  • Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G / 15 Pro 5G / 14 Pro+ 5G / 14 Pro 5G
  • Redmi Note 13 Pro+ / Note 12 Pro+
  • POCO F9 Pro / F9 Ultra / F8 Pro / F8 Ultra
  • Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G (tablet)

Availability depends on region/carrier. Check your device settings. The global Xiaomi 14 Ultra has no eSIM.

SONY Xperia
  • Sony Xperia 1 VIII / 1 VII / 1 VI / 1 V / 1 IV
  • Sony Xperia 10 VIII / 10 VII / 10 VI / 10 V / 10 IV
  • Sony Xperia 5 V / 5 IV
Honor Selected models
  • Honor Magic8 Pro / Magic7 Pro / Magic6 Pro / Magic5 Pro / Magic4 Pro
  • Honor Magic8 Lite / Magic7 Lite
  • Honor Magic V5 / V3 / V2 / Vs
  • Honor 600 / 600 Pro / 600 Lite
  • Honor 400 / 400 Pro / 400 Lite
  • Honor 200 / 200 Pro / 90
  • Honor X9d / X9c / X8c

Honor says eSIM may not work on a listed model, depending on the country it was made for. Other Honor models are not on Honor's eSIM list.

Nothing Selected models
  • Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Nothing Phone (3) / (3a) Pro

The Phone (4a), Phone (3a), Phone (3a) Lite and CMF Phone 2 Pro sold in the UK have no eSIM. Indian models of the (3a) Pro and (4a) Pro have none either.

OPPO Selected models
  • OPPO Find X10 / X10 Pro Max / X9 Ultra
  • OPPO Find X9 / X9 Pro / X8 Pro
  • OPPO Reno16 / 16 Pro / 16 F / 16 FS
  • OPPO Reno15 / 15 F / 15 FS
  • OPPO Reno13 / 13 F

The Reno13 Pro, Reno13 FS, the Reno12 range and A-series phones have no eSIM.

HMD Selected models
  • HMD Skyline / Fusion / Fusion X1 / Fuse
  • Nokia XR21

The HMD Pulse range, Key and Aura 2, and the Nokia C32, G22 and G42, have no eSIM.

Fairphone Gen. 6, 5
  • Fairphone (Gen. 6)
  • Fairphone 5
TCL Selected models
  • TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra
  • TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G / 50 NXTPAPER 5G

TCL says eSIM availability varies by model. Check your phone's SIM settings for an eSIM option.

vivo Selected models
  • vivo X300 Ultra / X300 Pro / X300

The vivo X200 Pro and X200 FE have no eSIM. vivo says eSIM availability may vary by country and network.

realme Selected models
  • realme 16 Pro+ 5G / 16 Pro 5G / 16 5G (European models)

Only European models of these phones have eSIM; versions sold elsewhere do not.

Microsoft Surface 5G
  • Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) 5G
  • Surface Pro (11th Edition) 5G
  • Surface Pro 10 5G
  • Surface Laptop 5G

5G models only. Surface Go 4, Surface Laptop Go 3 and Wi-Fi-only models have no mobile data.

Smartwatches Not for travel eSIMs

Our eSIMs cannot be installed on a smartwatch. Apple Watch, Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch get their own mobile data only through a plan from your mobile network, linked to your phone's number.

Your watch still gets data through your phone while the phone is nearby, so a travel eSIM on your phone covers your watch too.

Check your exact model

Open a model for the full answer, setup steps and FAQs — or use the search above.

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Samsung Galaxy S25 Samsung Galaxy S25+ Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Galaxy S24+ Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Samsung Galaxy S23 Samsung Galaxy S23+ Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Samsung Galaxy S22 Samsung Galaxy S22+ Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S21 Samsung Galaxy S21+ Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S10 Samsung Galaxy S9 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Samsung Galaxy A57 Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Galaxy A56 Samsung Galaxy A36 Samsung Galaxy A55 Samsung Galaxy A54 Samsung Galaxy A35 Samsung Galaxy A27 Samsung Galaxy A26 Samsung Galaxy A34 Samsung Galaxy A25 Samsung Galaxy A15 Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+

Quick eSIM check (under 30 seconds)

Two universal ways to confirm — no Settings dive needed.

Smartphones & tablets

  1. Open the keypad and dial *#06#.
  2. If an EID number appears alongside the IMEI, your device supports eSIM.

Windows 10 / 11

  1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
  2. Open Network & Internet.
  3. If you see a Cellular option, your PC supports eSIM.

Is my device carrier-unlocked?

Even an eSIM-ready device won't activate if it's locked to a carrier. Phones bought outright are usually unlocked; phones bought on contract often aren't.

Here's how to check:

iPhone & iPad

  1. Open Settings → General → About.
  2. Scroll to Network Provider Lock (called Carrier Lock on some iPhones).
  3. "No SIM Restrictions" means you're unlocked.

Android

  1. Open Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile network.
  2. Turn off Automatic network selection.
  3. If multiple carriers appear, your device is unlocked.

Locked? Contact your current carrier to request an unlock — usually free once your contract is paid off.

How to set up your eSIM

Install via QR code

  1. Settings → Cellular → Set Up Cellular (or Add eSIM)
  2. Tap Use QR Code and scan the code from your email or dashboard (stay on WiFi)
  3. Label it "Travel" or the country name, then tap Add Cellular Plan
  4. Set the eSIM as your data line: Settings → Cellular → Cellular Data → select the eSIM
  5. Enable roaming: Settings → Cellular → tap the eSIM → Cellular Data Options → toggle Data Roaming on

On iOS 17.4+ you can also tap and hold a QR code in an email or web page to add it.

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