Which Phones Support eSIM: Full Model List
Photo: Phong ThanheSIM 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.
- iPhone XS / XS Max / XR and newer
- iPhone SE (2020) and newer
- iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 — every line and variant
Samsung Galaxy
- Galaxy S20, S21, S22, S23, S24 — the entire S line from 2020 onward
- Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold — the whole foldable lineup
- Some regional/carrier-locked versions of otherwise-supported models may ship without eSIM — worth checking on your specific unit.
Google Pixel
- Pixel 3 and newer (Pixel 3, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 — all lines)
Other manufacturers
- Huawei P40 and newer (on models not affected by US sanctions restrictions)
- Some Motorola Razr models
- iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini with cellular support (relevant if you're traveling with a tablet instead of a phone)
The fastest way to check your own phone
The most reliable method is checking directly in settings, not relying on the model list above:
- iPhone: Settings → General → About → look for a "Digital SIM" or "EID" line. If it's there, the phone supports eSIM.
- Android (Samsung, Pixel): Settings → Connections/Network & internet → SIM cards → there should be an "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan" option.
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.