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Which Phones Support eSIM: Full Model List

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eSIM is mostly supported on smartphones released from 2018-2019 onward — the exact list depends on the manufacturer and the regional version of the device. Below are the current models by brand, plus a quick way to check your own phone directly.

iPhone

Every iPhone from the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR (2018) onward supports eSIM. Starting with the iPhone 14, US models sold without a physical SIM tray at all — eSIM only.

Samsung Galaxy

Google Pixel

Other manufacturers

The fastest way to check your own phone

The most reliable method is checking directly in settings, not relying on the model list above:

If that option isn't there, this specific model or regional variant likely doesn't support eSIM, even if the model name is on the list above (some carrier and regional versions are stripped down).

An important catch: carrier locking

Even if a phone technically supports eSIM, some units bought on a carrier installment plan can be locked against installing other carriers' profiles ("SIM lock"). This isn't specific to eSIM — the same issue affects physical SIMs on locked phones too.

FAQ

Do budget Android phones support eSIM?

Less often than flagships — manufacturers tend to add eSIM to top-tier models first. Check your specific model in settings.

Can I add eSIM to an older iPhone (before the XS)?

No, that's a hardware limitation — the iPhone X, 8, and earlier simply don't have the eSIM chip on the board; there's no software way to add it.

Does eSIM work on tablets?

Yes, on iPad and Android tablet models with cellular support (not the Wi-Fi-only versions) — relevant if you're bringing a tablet instead of a phone.

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