An eSIM only works on an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked device. Check before you buy — it takes 15 seconds and there is nothing to download.
The reliable test: *#06#
This works on every manufacturer, even if your phone is not in the list below.
Open the dialler on your phone (where you normally type a number).
Type: *#06# — you do not need to place a call, the screen appears on its own.
Scroll the list: if you see a line starting with EID (a long, 32-digit number), your device is eSIM-capable.
If only IMEI is shown and there is no EID, your phone cannot handle eSIM.
Find your phone
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185 devices, updated: 2026-08-06. The list cannot be complete — if yours is missing, the *#06# test gives the definitive answer.
Apple▾
Supports eSIMiPhone XS / XS Max / XR (2018) and all newer
Except iPhones bought in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau — those have a physical SIM instead of an eSIM.
Not supportediPhone X and older
These have no eSIM — they only work with a physical SIM card.
Samsung▾
Supports eSIMGalaxy S20 and newer (except the S20 FE and S21 FE), Note20, and every Z Fold / Z Flip
The South Korean and some other regional variants may lack eSIM — if you bought it there, check the EID.
Not supportedGalaxy S20 FE (both the 4G and the 5G version)
Samsung left the eSIM out of this model — the manufacturer's own support page says so too. There is no “Add eSIM” menu, and no firmware update will add one.
Some variants onlyGalaxy S21 FE
Samsung's support page says the FE variants have no eSIM, yet it does work on devices sold in some markets. Here the *#06# test decides — run it before you buy.
Some variants onlyGalaxy A series (A35, A54, A55, A56)
Only some variants have eSIM — the same model name also exists without it. The EID test is essential here.
Not supportedGalaxy S10 and older, A series other than those listed
These typically have no eSIM.
Google▾
Some variants onlyPixel 3 and 3 XL
Most variants have eSIM, but some regional units (e.g. Australian, Japanese) do not.
Supports eSIMPixel 3a and up (including the Pixel a series)
Not supportedPixel 2 and older
These have no usable eSIM.
Xiaomi▾
Some variants onlyXiaomi 12T Pro and newer flagships — global variant only
Xiaomi phones bought in China have no eSIM. The vast majority of Redmi and POCO models are not eSIM-capable either.
Motorola▾
Supports eSIMRazr (2019 onwards), Edge and Edge Plus series
Huawei▾
Some variants onlyP40, P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro
These do have eSIM, but Google services are missing. eSIM support on newer Huawei models varies by region.
Honor▾
Some variants onlyMagic 4 Pro and newer Magic models
Varies by region — the EID test is essential here too.
OPPO▾
Some variants onlyFind X3 Pro and newer Find models, Reno flagships
Only in certain European variants.
Sony▾
Supports eSIMXperia 1 IV / 5 IV / 10 IV and newer
Nothing▾
Supports eSIMPhone (2) and newer
Not supportedPhone (1)
Fairphone▾
Supports eSIMFairphone 4 and newer
OnePlus▾
Some variants onlyOnly a few models (e.g. Open); most OnePlus phones are NOT eSIM-capable
Most OnePlus phones — including the 11 and 12 series — have no eSIM. Always run the EID test before buying.
Being eSIM-capable is not enough on its own: the phone must not be carrier-locked. A device tied to an operator will not accept another eSIM outside its own network — the installation appears to succeed, but you get no data. If you bought the phone on instalments from a carrier, ask them whether it is unlocked.
If it turns out to work
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