eSIM Compatible Phones and Devices (2026)
Before you buy a travel eSIM, confirm your device supports it. We have mapped 272+ devices across 9 brands: phones, tablets, smartwatches, and laptops. Every entry shows whether the device supports eSIM, whether it is eSIM-only, and any carrier-lock or regional restrictions you should know about.
Check compatibility by brand
Every iPhone from the XS (2018) onward supports eSIM. Starting with the iPhone 14, all US models are eSIM-only with no physical SIM tray. The iPhone 13 and later support dual eSIM, meaning you can have two active eSIM profiles simultaneously without needing a nano-SIM card at all.
Every Google Pixel from the 3a (2019) onward supports eSIM with most carriers. The Pixel 7 and later support dual active eSIM, letting you run two eSIM profiles at once. Older Pixel 2 and Pixel 3 models technically have eSIM hardware but only work with Google Fi. Pixel Watch models require a paired Pixel phone for eSIM activation.
Samsung has supported eSIM since the Galaxy S20 (2020), and all flagship Galaxy S and Z Fold/Flip models since then include eSIM. However, Samsung eSIM availability varies by region and carrier. US carrier-sold models may have eSIM disabled, and devices sold in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan typically lack eSIM entirely.
Motorola supports eSIM on its Razr foldable lineup (2019 through 2025), the Edge 40 and Edge 50 series, and the ThinkPhone 25. Budget Moto G models generally lack eSIM support. Some Motorola phones carry carrier restrictions that block third-party eSIM profiles, so always verify your device is unlocked before purchasing a travel eSIM.
OnePlus supports eSIM on the OnePlus 11, 12, 13, 13R, 13T, 15, and OnePlus Open. However, eSIM availability depends on your region. US T-Mobile variants often restrict eSIM to T-Mobile only, while unlocked and European models support third-party eSIM providers. OxygenOS places eSIM settings in different menu locations depending on the version.
Xiaomi supports eSIM on the Xiaomi 12T Pro (the first Xiaomi model with eSIM, released 2022), the full 13 series (13, 13T, 13T Pro, 13 Pro, 13 Ultra), the full 14 series (14, 14T, 14T Pro, 14 Pro, 14 Ultra), the full 15 series (15, 15 Pro, 15 Ultra), the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, and the POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro. Every single one of these models requires Global ROM firmware. China ROM disables eSIM at the system level with no workaround. Budget Redmi and POCO models below the Note 13 Pro tier do not have eSIM hardware at all.
Sony Xperia 1 IV and later, Nothing Phone 1 and later, Honor Magic 5 Pro and later, Oppo Find X5 Pro and later, Vivo X90 Pro and later, and the Fairphone 5 all support eSIM. Huawei phones have extremely limited eSIM support due to US sanctions and lack of Google Play Services. For most of these brands, eSIM availability depends heavily on your region of purchase and whether the device was sold unlocked.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and later (LTE models), Google Pixel Watch 1 through 4, Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE, and select Huawei Watch models support eSIM. Smartwatch eSIM works differently from phone eSIM. Most watches require pairing with a phone and use "number sharing" through your carrier, meaning you share your phone's number and data plan. You generally cannot install a third-party travel eSIM on a smartwatch the way you would on a phone.
Laptops with eSIM support include the Microsoft Surface Pro 9/10/11 (5G models), Surface Go 3/4, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10+, HP Elite Dragonfly G3/G4, Dell Latitude 5000-9000 series, and select ASUS business laptops. The critical detail is that most business laptops require a WWAN (cellular) module, and not every SKU includes one. You must purchase the specific cellular-equipped configuration, or in some cases, add the module yourself.
What does eSIM compatible mean?
An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a programmable SIM chip soldered directly into your device. Instead of inserting a physical nano-SIM card from a carrier, you download a digital profile over Wi-Fi. A device is “eSIM compatible” when its hardware includes this embedded chip and its software supports profile download and switching.
Some newer devices (particularly iPhones sold in the US from the iPhone 14 onward and certain Samsung Galaxy models) are eSIM-only. They have no physical SIM tray at all. These phones can hold multiple eSIM profiles and switch between them without visiting a store or waiting for a SIM to arrive in the post. For international travel, this means you can keep your home carrier active while adding a local data plan for the country you are visiting.
Not all eSIM-compatible devices work with every provider. Some carrier-locked phones block third-party eSIM profiles until you request an unlock. Devices sold in mainland China and Hong Kong often ship without eSIM support even for models that include it in other regions. The brand pages below list these exceptions model by model.
How to check if your phone supports eSIM
The fastest method is to open your phone’s settings and look for a SIM or Mobile Data section. On iPhone, go to Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM. On Android, go to Settings › Network & Internet › SIMs (the exact path varies by manufacturer and Android version). If you see an option to add a digital or embedded SIM, your device is eSIM capable.
You can also check the IMEI information. Dial *#06# on your phone. If the screen shows two IMEI numbers, your device almost certainly supports eSIM (the second IMEI is assigned to the embedded chip). One IMEI suggests a physical-SIM-only device, though this method is not conclusive on all Android models.
If your device is on our list and shows eSIM support, but you cannot find the option in settings, it may be carrier-locked. Contact your current carrier and request an eSIM unlock. Most operators will unlock devices that are fully paid off and have been active on their network for at least 60 days.
eSIM-only vs dual SIM: what is the difference?
A dual SIM device can hold a physical nano-SIM card and an eSIM at the same time. This is the most common configuration on mid-range Android phones and on iPhones sold outside the United States (iPhone XS through iPhone 13 range). You can use your home carrier’s physical SIM for calls and texts while the eSIM handles data abroad.
An eSIM-only device, such as the iPhone 14 and later (US models) or the Samsung Galaxy S24 (US models), has no SIM tray. Everything runs through eSIM profiles. Most of these devices can store up to eight profiles and activate two simultaneously. For travelers this is ideal: you can switch between your home number and a local data plan in seconds from settings, without carrying or swapping physical cards.
The practical limitation of eSIM-only devices is in countries with limited eSIM provider coverage or at destinations where local SIM cards are significantly cheaper than any eSIM plan on the market. Our destination guides note these edge cases by country so you can plan accordingly.
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