eSIM-Compatible Smartphones (2024 Update)
Check if your device supports eSIM technology before purchasing a travel eSIM.
Apple (iPhone)
All iPhones from iPhone XS (2018) and later support eSIM (some models support dual eSIM):
iPhone XS / XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max
iPhone SE (2020 & 2022 models)
iPhone 12 / 12 Mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13 / 13 Mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max
iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max
US models are eSIM-only, no physical SIM
iPhone 15 / 15 Plus / 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max
All models support eSIM + dual eSIM active
Google Pixel
Most Pixels since Pixel 2 (2017, eSIM introduced) support eSIM:
Pixel 2
Only on Google Fi
Pixel 3 / 3 XL / 3a
Pixel 4 / 4 XL / 4a / 4a 5G
Pixel 5 / 5a
Pixel 6 / 6 Pro / 6a
Pixel 7 / 7 Pro / 7a
Pixel 8 / 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy
Samsung introduced eSIM later than Apple/Google, but most flagships since 2019 support it:
Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra
Select markets
Galaxy S21 / S21+ / S21 Ultra
Galaxy S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra
Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 / S24+ / S24 Ultra
Galaxy Z Flip
2nd gen onwards
Galaxy Z Fold 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Select models
Other Brands with eSIM Support
Motorola
Razr 2019, Razr 40, Edge+ 2023
Huawei
P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro (limited due to Google restrictions)
Sony
Xperia 10 III, 1 IV, 5 IV
OnePlus
11, Open, Nord 3
Xiaomi
12T Pro, 13, 13 Pro, Mix 4
Oppo
Find X5 Pro, Reno 6 Pro
Smartwatches & Tablets with eSIM
Apple Watch
Series 3 & later, cellular models
Samsung Galaxy Watch
4, 5, 6 series
Google Pixel Watch
1 & 2
iPad Pro/Air/Mini
Cellular models, 2018+
Important Notes
- Carrier Restrictions: Some carriers lock eSIM support (e.g., Verizon/Sprint in the US).
- Region Differences: Some phones (e.g., Chinese models) disable eSIM outside their region.
- Dual SIM: Many phones allow eSIM + physical SIM or dual eSIM (iPhone 13+).