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Is my phone eSIM compatible?

Search a phone. “Yes” means the model family supports eSIM in most countries. Mainland China iPhones and some carrier-locked or region-specific Galaxy models are the usual exceptions.

  • iPhone 16
    Yes

    eSIM supported. US models have no physical SIM tray. iPhones sold in mainland China do not support eSIM.

  • iPhone 15
    Yes

    eSIM supported on XS-and-later families. US models are eSIM-only. Mainland China models are not.

  • Samsung Galaxy S24
    Yes, with exceptions

    Galaxy S24 supports eSIM in most regions. Some carrier and regional variants differ. Check Settings for an Add eSIM option before you buy.

  • Google Pixel 9
    Yes

    Pixel 9 supports eSIM. The phone still needs to be carrier-unlocked to use a travel plan.

  • iPhone 14
    Yes

    eSIM supported. US models are eSIM-only.

  • iPhone 13
    Yes

    eSIM supported, except mainland China units.

  • iPhone 11
    Yes

    eSIM supported, except mainland China units.

  • iPhone XR
    Yes

    First iPhone generation with eSIM, except mainland China units.

  • iPhone SE (2020 or 2022)
    Yes

    eSIM supported, except mainland China units.

  • Google Pixel 8
    Yes

    eSIM supported. Must be unlocked.

  • Google Pixel 7
    Yes

    eSIM supported. Must be unlocked.

  • Samsung Galaxy S23
    Yes, with exceptions

    Supported in most regions. Confirm Add eSIM appears in settings.

  • Samsung Galaxy S21
    Often

    Many S21 units support eSIM. The US S20 did not; S21 is better but region still matters.

  • iPhone 8
    No

    No eSIM. You need a plastic travel SIM or a pocket router.