eSIM-capable phones
57 models from Apple, Samsung and Google that support eSIM, as recorded in our data. Whether a specific unit supports eSIM also depends on where it was bought — see the notes on each model. Compatibility is subject to the phone maker's official guidance.
How to check your own phone
Dial *#06# on your phone. If an EID (eSIM identifier) is shown alongside the IMEI, your phone has eSIM hardware. On iPhone: Settings → General → About, look for "EID". On Samsung: Settings → About phone → Status / IMEI information. On Pixel: Settings → About phone → SIM status. If no EID appears, the phone does not support eSIM.
Apple — 19 models
| Model | Dual eSIM | eSIM-only regions | Notes & exceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone XS | — | — | 1 eSIM + 1 physical SIM; mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone XS Max | — | — | 1 eSIM + 1 physical SIM; mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone XR | — | — | 1 eSIM + 1 physical SIM; mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone SE (2nd generation) | — | — | Mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone SE (3rd generation) | — | — | Mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone 11 | — | — | Mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone 12 | — | — | Mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone 13 | Yes | — | Mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone 14 | Yes | US | All US models have no physical SIM tray (eSIM only); mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone 15 | Yes | US | All US models have no physical SIM tray (eSIM only); mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone 16 | Yes | US | All US models have no physical SIM tray (eSIM only); mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone 16e | Yes | — | Mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone 17 | Yes | US, CA, MX, JP, AE, SA, BH, KW, QA, OM | No SIM tray in the US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar or Oman; mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone 17e | Yes | — | One of the few models that officially support eSIM in mainland China; mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone Air | Yes | All regions (no physical SIM slot) | No physical SIM tray worldwide; mainland China models follow Apple's official site |
| iPhone 18 Pro | Yes | — | The research report mentions this model as eSIM-capable only in the 'mainland China exception' context; global availability and dual-eSIM status are unverified — see Apple's official site |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | Yes | — | The research report mentions this model as eSIM-capable only in the 'mainland China exception' context; global availability and dual-eSIM status are unverified — see Apple's official site |
| iPhone X | — | — | iPhone X / 8 and earlier do not support eSIM |
| iPhone 8 | — | — | iPhone X / 8 and earlier do not support eSIM |
Samsung — 25 models
| Model | Dual eSIM | eSIM-only regions | Notes & exceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S20 series | Yes | — | Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy S21 series | Yes | — | Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy S22 series | Yes | — | Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy S23 series | Yes | — | Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy S24 series | Yes | — | Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy S25 series | Yes | — | Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy Z Fold series | Yes | — | Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site (all Z Fold / Z Flip models) |
| Galaxy Z Flip series | Yes | — | Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site (all Z Fold / Z Flip models) |
| Galaxy Note20 | Yes | — | Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy Note20 Ultra | Yes | — | Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy A54 | — | — | A series support varies by region; the A54 (2023) is the dividing line. Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy A55 | — | — | A series support varies by region; the A54 (2023) is the dividing line. Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy A35 | — | — | A series support varies by region; the A54 (2023) is the dividing line. Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy A36 | — | — | A series support varies by region; the A54 (2023) is the dividing line. Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy A56 | — | — | A series support varies by region; the A54 (2023) is the dividing line. Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy A52 | — | — | A series models before the A54 do not support eSIM. Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy A52s | — | — | A series models before the A54 do not support eSIM. Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy A51 | — | — | A series models before the A54 do not support eSIM. Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy A53 | — | — | A series models before the A54 do not support eSIM. Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy A32 | — | — | A series models before the A54 do not support eSIM. Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy A33 | — | — | A series models before the A54 do not support eSIM. Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy S20 FE | — | — | Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy S21 FE | — | — | Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy S23 FE | — | — | FE models are an exception and do support eSIM. Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
| Galaxy Tab S series | — | — | Tab S series supports eSIM, varying by region. Models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan generally have no eSIM; even a listed model may not support eSIM depending on where it was bought — see Samsung's official site |
Google — 13 models
| Model | Dual eSIM | eSIM-only regions | Notes & exceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 4 | — | — | — |
| Pixel 5 | — | — | — |
| Pixel 6 | — | — | — |
| Pixel 7 | Yes | — | — |
| Pixel 8 | Yes | — | — |
| Pixel 9 | Yes | — | — |
| Pixel 10 | Yes | US | US models have no physical SIM tray (eSIM only) |
| Pixel 10 Pro | Yes | US | US models have no physical SIM tray (eSIM only) |
| Pixel 10 Pro XL | Yes | US | US models have no physical SIM tray (eSIM only) |
| Pixel 10 Pro Fold | Yes | — | Except the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which is not part of the US no-SIM-tray range |
| Pixel 2 | — | — | Only versions bought from Google Fi support eSIM |
| Pixel 3 | — | — | US and Canadian carrier versions (except Sprint / Fi) and versions bought in Australia, Taiwan or Japan do not support eSIM |
| Pixel 3a | — | — | Verizon and Japan variants do not support eSIM |
China / Hong Kong / Macao / Taiwan: units sold in these regions often have no eSIM even when the same model supports it elsewhere. For Samsung, the A54 (2023) is the dividing line for the A series; earlier A-series models do not support eSIM. Always confirm with the maker's official page for your exact model and purchase region.
Sources
- Apple Support — eSIM support list.
- Samsung Support (HK/AU) — eSIM support list.
- Research report §2.2 (device list basis) — Apple's support page currently shows only a general eSIM introduction, not a model list; the model list follows the report's third-party cross-check of Apple's official site (2026-10-19 / 2026-10-27).
Checked 2026-11-08. Deployment data is adapted from Wikipedia lists (CC BY-SA 4.0); see Sources & updates for the full licence note.