Nowadays, mobile phones are becoming more and more advanced, and everyone must have heard of eSIM (embedded SIM card). This technology allows us to no longer need to insert a physical SIM card, making it easier to switch telecom operators and enable dual SIM function. It is really super convenient! If you are planning to change your phone and want to know which phones support eSIM, this article will help you sort it out.
1. Apple
Apple has had this feature since the iPhone XS. The following iPhones can use eSIM:
- iPhone 16 series
iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 series
iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 series
iPhone 14 (two eSIMs can be enabled simultaneously), iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 series
iPhone 13 (first to support dual eSIM and dual standby), iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
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iPhone SE 3 (2022 version)
- iPhone 12 series
iPhone 12 (first with built-in eSIM and 5G connectivity), iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone SE 2 (2020 version)
- iPhone 11 series
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max
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iPhone XR
iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini (some models) also support eSIM, so you can easily change cards when traveling on business!
Notice!
- iPhones produced in China and certain iPhone models in Hong Kong and Macau (except iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone SE 2020 and iPhone XS) do not support the eSIM function .
- The US version of the iPhone 14 series and iPhone 15 series do not support physical SIM cards, so you can only use eSIM !
2. Samsung
Due to policy reasons in the place of origin, original Samsung mobile phones purchased in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan do not support the eSIM function . If you purchased the eSIM from another manufacturer, the following models support eSIM:
- Galaxy Z Flip Series
Galaxy Z Flip 6、 Galaxy Z Flip 5、 Galaxy Z Flip 4、 Galaxy Z Flip 3、Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Z Fold Series
Galaxy Z Fold 5、Galaxy Z Fold 4、 Galaxy Z Fold 3、Galaxy Z Fold 2、Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy Note 20 series
Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 series
Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S22 series
Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 series
Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 series
Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Notice!
The following Samsung phones do not support eSIM regardless of their origin:
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G/5G
- Samsung S20/S21 (US version device)
- Galaxy Z Flip 5G (US device)
- Samsung Note 20 Ultra (from US version device)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 (from US version device)
3. Google Pixel
Google's Pixel series also has eSIM functionality, which is great for those who prefer a stock Android experience. Pixel phones that support eSIM include:
- Pixel 9 series
Google Pixel 9 Pro, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Google Pixel Fold
- Pixel 8 series
Google Pixel 8, Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Pixel 7 series
Google Pixel 7, Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 6 series
Google Pixel 6, Google Pixel 6a, Google Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 5 series
Google Pixel 5, Google Pixel 5a
- Pixel 4 series
Google Pixel 4, Google Pixel 4a, Google Pixel 4 XL
- Pixel 3 series
Google Pixel 3 (excluding phones purchased in Australia, Taiwan or Japan. In addition, phones purchased from US or Canadian carriers do not support eSIM , except for phones purchased through the Google Fi service ), Google Pixel 3 XL, Google Pixel 3a (excluding phones purchased in Japan), Google Pixel 3a XL
- Pixel 2 series
Google Pixel 2 (only available for phones purchased through Google Fi ), Google Pixel 2 XL
Notice!
The following Google Pixel devices do not support eSIM:
- Google Pixel 3 devices in Australia, Japan and Taiwan do not support eSIM .
- Google Pixel 3a in Southeast Asia does not support eSIM .
4. Huawei
Huawei also has several flagship phones that support eSIM, especially on flagship models, such as:
- Huawei P40
- Huawei P40 Pro
- Huawei Mate 40 Pro
- Huawei Pura 70 Pro
Notice!
Huawei P40 Pro+ and P50 Pro do not support eSIM.
5. Other brands
There are also some other brands of mobile phones that support eSIM:
- Sony
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (only available for international versions of Sony phones)
Sony Xperia 10 IV
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Sony Xperia 1 V
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Xiaomi
Xiaomi Mi 12T Pro
Xiaomi Mi 13 and subsequent models
Redmi 13 Note and subsequent models
- Oppo
Oppo Find X5
Oppo Find N3
Oppo Find N3 Flip
- Nokia
Nokia XR21
Nokia X30
Nokia G60 5G
- Sharp
Sharp Aquos Sense 7
Sharp Aquos Sense 7 plus and subsequent models
Sharp Aquos Wish
Sharp Aquos zero 6
Sharp Aquos R7
Sharp Aquos R8
Sharp Aquos R8 Pro and later models
- Motorola
Motorola Razr 2019
Motorola Razr 5G
Motorola Razr 40
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
Motorola Razr+
Motorola Moto g34 5G
- Rakuten
Rakuten Mobile Rakuten Mini
Rakuten Mobile Big-S
Rakuten Mobile Big
Rakuten Mobile Hand
Rakuten Mobile Hand 5G
- Honor
Honor Magic 4 Pro
Honor Magic 5 Pro
Honor Magic 6 Pro
Honor 90
Honor X8 -
DOOGEE V30
- OnePlus 11
OnePlus 12
- HAMMER Blade 3
HAMMER Explorer PRO
HAMMER Blade 5G
- Vivo 90 Pro
Vivo X100 Pro
There is also a faster way to know whether your phone supports eSIM. Dial *#06#. If EID appears on your phone, it means your phone supports eSIM!
If your phone provides eSIM function, but you don’t know how much data you need, please refer to this blog post!
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