eSIM Compatible Xiaomi, Redmi & POCO Phones: Full List (2026)

China ROM Firmware Completely Disables eSIM

This is the single most important thing to understand about Xiaomi eSIM. Xiaomi ships two fundamentally different firmware versions: Global ROM (for international markets) and China ROM (for mainland China). China ROM disables eSIM at the system level, and no amount of menu navigation, hidden settings, or developer options will enable it.

If you purchased your Xiaomi phone in mainland China, imported it from a Chinese retailer, or bought a "China version" from a third-party seller, your phone almost certainly runs China ROM and will not support eSIM. You can check your firmware by going to Settings > About phone > MIUI version (or HyperOS version). Global ROM versions include a region code like "GLOBAL" or a country identifier like "EEA" (European Economic Area) or "IN" (India).

China ROM versions show "CN" or no region code. Flashing from China ROM to Global ROM is technically possible on some models but voids your warranty, risks bricking the device, and is not recommended.

MIUI and HyperOS Hide the eSIM Settings Menu on Some Models

Even on phones with confirmed eSIM support running Global ROM, finding the eSIM activation menu can be surprisingly difficult. On MIUI 14 and earlier, the eSIM option is often buried under Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks > tap on an empty SIM slot > select "eSIM" at the bottom of the screen. On HyperOS 1.0 (Xiaomi's newer OS), the path is typically Settings > Mobile networks > SIM management > Add eSIM.

On some models, the "Add eSIM" option only appears after you remove one of the physical SIM cards from the tray, because the system requires a free SIM slot. If you cannot find the eSIM menu, try removing one physical SIM card, rebooting the phone, and then checking Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks again. You can also search "eSIM" in the Settings search bar, though this does not always surface the correct menu on older MIUI versions.

Not All Regional Variants of the Same Model Support eSIM

Xiaomi releases multiple regional variants of each phone model, and eSIM support is not guaranteed across all of them. For example, the Xiaomi 14 sold in Europe (EEA variant) has confirmed eSIM support, but the same phone sold in India or Southeast Asia may ship without eSIM enabled in the firmware. Xiaomi does not maintain a comprehensive public list of which regional variants include eSIM.

The safest approach is to verify on your actual device by checking Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks for an eSIM or "Download SIM" option. When purchasing a Xiaomi phone specifically for eSIM use, buy from an official Xiaomi retailer in your region and confirm eSIM is listed in the specifications for your specific variant.

Budget Redmi and POCO Models Mostly Lack eSIM

While the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and POCO F6 Pro are notable exceptions, the vast majority of Redmi and POCO phones do not support eSIM. Models like the Redmi Note 13, Redmi 13, Redmi A3, POCO M6, POCO C65, and POCO X6 all lack eSIM hardware entirely. Xiaomi has been selective about which mid-range and budget devices receive eSIM, and there is no clear pattern for which models get it.

Always verify the specific model rather than assuming a product line includes eSIM. If eSIM is a priority and you are shopping in the budget range, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G is currently the most affordable Xiaomi-family option with confirmed eSIM support.

Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max Are Not on This List Yet

The Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max launched in China on September 25, 2025, alongside the base Xiaomi 17, but Xiaomi has not released a Global ROM version of either the Pro or the Pro Max, and the China-market units do not ship with eSIM. Only the base Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra have a Global ROM version with eSIM, launched February 28, 2026. If a Global ROM Pro or Pro Max ships later with eSIM enabled, it will be added here.

Carrier-Locked Phones Cannot Use Any Travel eSIM

A carrier lock is separate from the China ROM lock above, and it applies to any phone, Xiaomi included. If you bought your phone on an installment plan through one carrier, that carrier may lock it to their SIM and eSIM profiles only. A carrier-locked phone cannot use a travel eSIM from HelloRoam or any other provider until the carrier unlocks it, even when the hardware and ROM fully support eSIM.

Check Settings > About phone for a "Carrier lock" or "Network lock" status, or ask your carrier directly. Most carriers unlock a phone automatically once it is paid off or after a set number of months of active service.

Check Your Model Number, Not Just the ROM

The China ROM lock above is a software restriction. A few phone makers go further and sell hardware for specific regions that never included an eSIM chip at all, so no ROM flash or software update can add it. Apple does this today: its iPhone hardware for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao differs from the rest of the world on eSIM and dual-SIM support, tied to the exact model number on Apple's own regional spec page.

This exact hardware gap is not confirmed for any current Xiaomi model, but the safest check for any phone is the same: find your model number in Settings > About phone > All specs, then compare it against the manufacturer's official spec page for the country you bought it in.