Which phones support eSIM in 2026 and how to check yours
2026-10-21 · goAFK
Short answer
- Dial *#06#: if an EID shows, your phone supports eSIM.
- iPhone XS/XR and newer (except mainland-China models), Galaxy S20+, Pixel 3+.
Compatible phones
| Brand | eSIM models |
|---|---|
| Apple iPhone | XS, XR and newer, incl. SE 2020/2022 (not mainland-China models) |
| Samsung | Galaxy S20 and newer, Z Fold/Flip, some A-series |
| Pixel 3 and newer |
Installing abroad
You can install an eSIM abroad over Wi-Fi or mobile data, but installing at home before you fly is the safer option.
How to check your phone
- iPhone: Settings → Cellular. If "Add eSIM" is there, the phone supports eSIM.
- Android: Settings → Connections (or Network & internet) → SIM manager; look for "Add eSIM".
- Dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, the phone has an eSIM chip.
- Check that the phone is not carrier-locked (see the locked-phone guide).
Using an eSIM on an iPhone abroad
- Settings → Cellular → Cellular Data: choose the travel eSIM.
- Turn on Data Roaming for the travel eSIM line.
- Turn off Data Roaming for your home line so it does not use roaming data.