Which phones support eSIM?

Your phone must support eSIM and must not be carrier-locked (if it came with a contract, check with your carrier first).

iPhone

  1. iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and every iPhone released since (including iPhone SE 2nd and 3rd generation) support eSIM.
  2. iPhone X, iPhone 8 and earlier models don't have eSIM.
  3. Exception: some iPhones bought in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau don't have eSIM. Go to Settings → General → About; it's supported only if you see an EID.
  4. On iPad, only cellular models support eSIM; Wi-Fi models don't have it.

Android

  1. Support depends on the brand, model and the region where it was sold; regional versions of the same model can differ.
  2. Check it yourself: go to Settings → Network & internet (Connections on Samsung) → SIMs. If you see “Add eSIM” or “Download a SIM”, it's supported.
  3. Or dial *#06#: if an EID appears, it's supported.

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