Before you buy a travel eSIM, there's one question worth answering first: does your phone actually support it?

The good news is that if you bought a flagship smartphone in the last four or five years, the answer is almost certainly yes. eSIM is now standard across Apple, Samsung, Google, and most major Android brands. The exceptions are worth knowing though — certain regional variants, carrier-locked devices, and budget models still don't support it.

This guide lists every major eSIM-compatible device in 2026. If your phone is on this list, you're good to go.

How to Check if Your Phone Supports eSIM (30 Seconds)

Before scrolling through the full list, try this first:

• On iPhone: Go to Settings > General > About. If you can see an EID number, your phone supports eSIM.
• On Android: Go to Settings and search for "eSIM" or "SIM Manager." If the option appears, you're compatible.
• On any phone: Dial *#06# — if an EID number appears on screen, your device supports eSIM.

One important caveat: your phone also needs to be network unlocked to use a travel eSIM. A carrier-locked phone can only use eSIMs from the carrier it's locked to. If you bought your phone directly from Apple, Samsung, or Google's website, it's almost certainly unlocked. If you bought it through a carrier on a contract, check before purchasing.

🍏 Apple iPhones — eSIM Compatible Models

Apple has led eSIM adoption since 2018. Every iPhone from the XR and XS onwards supports eSIM, with a few regional exceptions worth noting.

Fully compatible:

• iPhone XR
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (2nd gen, 2020)
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Mini
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 Mini
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (3rd gen, 2022)
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPhone 16e
• iPhone 17
• iPhone 17 Pro
• iPhone 17 Pro Max
• iPhone Air

A few things to know:

USA-purchased iPhone 14 and 15 models are eSIM-only — there's no physical SIM slot at all, which makes them the most eSIM-native phones on the market.

iPhones purchased in mainland China use dual physical SIM cards and do not support eSIM. Hong Kong and Macau models are also generally not compatible, with a few exceptions (iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone SE 2020, and iPhone XS).

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are SIM-only in China and eSIM-only in the USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Mexico, Kuwait, Japan, Guam, Canada, and Bahrain.

All other models listed above support dual SIM — one physical SIM and one eSIM running simultaneously, which is exactly what you want for travel. Keep your home number on the physical SIM and use Ezy eSIM for data.

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📱 Samsung — eSIM Compatible Models

Samsung supports eSIM across its flagship S, Z Fold, and Z Flip lines. The A series has very limited support. One important note: Samsung phones purchased in the USA typically do not have eSIM enabled — this is one of the most commonly missed compatibility issues. If you bought your Samsung in the US from a carrier, check before purchasing a travel eSIM.

Galaxy S Series:

• Samsung Galaxy S20
• Samsung Galaxy S20+
• Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S21
• Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S22
• Samsung Galaxy S22+
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S23
• Samsung Galaxy S23+
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (international models only — Chinese and Hong Kong models do not support eSIM)
• Samsung Galaxy S24
• Samsung Galaxy S24+
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
• Samsung Galaxy S25
• Samsung Galaxy S25+
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
• Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Galaxy Note:

• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (region dependent)
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (region dependent)

Galaxy Z Fold / Z Flip:

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
• Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE

Galaxy A Series (limited support):

• Samsung Galaxy A54 (international SM-A546B/DS, Korean SM-A546S, and Japanese models only)
• Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
• Samsung Galaxy A35
• Samsung Galaxy A56
• Samsung Galaxy A36

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📱 Google Pixel — eSIM Compatible Models

Google Pixel devices generally have excellent eSIM support, though a few early models have carrier or regional restrictions worth checking.

• Google Pixel 2 (Google Fi purchases only)
• Google Pixel 2 XL
• Google Pixel 3 (not including Australia, Taiwan, or Japan purchases; US/Canadian carrier purchases except Sprint and Google Fi don't work with eSIM)
• Google Pixel 3 XL
• Google Pixel 3a (not including Japan or Verizon purchases)
• Google Pixel 3a XL
• Google Pixel 4
• Google Pixel 4a
• Google Pixel 4 XL
• Google Pixel 5
• Google Pixel 5a
• Google Pixel 6
• Google Pixel 6a
• Google Pixel 6 Pro
• Google Pixel 7
• Google Pixel 7a
• Google Pixel 7 Pro
• Google Pixel 8
• Google Pixel 8a
• Google Pixel 8 Pro
• Google Pixel Fold
• Google Pixel 9
• Google Pixel 9 Pro
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
• Google Pixel 10
• Google Pixel 10 Pro
• Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Note: Pixel 3 models purchased in the USA do not support roaming eSIMs.

📱 Huawei — eSIM Compatible Models

Huawei has limited eSIM support due to its split between international and Chinese market models. The following international models work:

• Huawei P40
• Huawei P40 Pro
• Huawei Mate 40 Pro
• Huawei Pura 70 Pro

The P40 Pro+ and most Chinese market Huawei models do not support eSIM.

📱 Motorola — eSIM Compatible Models

• Motorola Razr 2019
• Motorola Razr 2022
• Motorola Razr 5G
• Motorola Razr 40
• Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
• Motorola Razr+
• Motorola Razr+ 2024
• Motorola Razr 2024
• Motorola Razr 60
• Motorola Edge 2022
• Motorola Edge 2023
• Motorola Edge+ 2023
• Motorola Edge 40
• Motorola Edge 40 Pro
• Motorola Edge 40 Neo
• Motorola Edge 50 Pro
• Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
• Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
• Motorola Edge 60
• Motorola Edge 60 Pro
• Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
• Motorola Edge 60 Stylus
• Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)
• Motorola G52J 5G
• Motorola G52J 5G II
• Motorola G53J 5G
• Motorola G54 5G
• Motorola G84
• Motorola G34
• Motorola Moto G53
• Motorola Moto G54
• Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2024
• Motorola Moto G35

📱 Oppo — eSIM Compatible Models

eSIM support on Oppo varies heavily by region. EU models generally support eSIM; check your specific regional variant before purchasing.

• Oppo Find X3
• Oppo Find X3 Pro
• Oppo Find X5
• Oppo Find X5 Pro
• Oppo Find X8
• Oppo Find X8 Pro
• Oppo Find X9
• Oppo Find X9 Pro
• Oppo Find N2 Flip
• Oppo Find N3
• Oppo Find N3 Flip
• Oppo Reno 5A
• Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G
• Oppo Reno 9A
• Oppo Reno 14
• Oppo Reno 14 Pro
• Oppo Reno 15
• Oppo Reno 15 Pro
• Oppo A55s 5G

📱 Xiaomi / Redmi — eSIM Compatible Models

• Xiaomi 12T Pro
• Xiaomi 13
• Xiaomi 13 Lite
• Xiaomi 13 Pro
• Xiaomi 13T
• Xiaomi 13T Pro
• Xiaomi 14
• Xiaomi 14 Pro
• Xiaomi 14T
• Xiaomi 14T Pro
• Xiaomi 15
• Xiaomi 15 Ultra
• Xiaomi 15T
• Xiaomi 15T Pro
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+
• Xiaomi Poco X7

📱 Sony — eSIM Compatible Models

• Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
• Sony Xperia 10 IV
• Sony Xperia 10 V
• Sony Xperia 1 IV
• Sony Xperia 5 IV
• Sony Xperia 1 V
• Sony Xperia Ace III
• Sony Xperia 5 V
• Sony Xperia 1 VI

📱 iPads — eSIM Compatible Models

• iPad Pro (3rd generation and newer)
• iPad Air (3rd generation and newer)
• iPad (7th generation and newer)
• iPad mini (5th generation and newer)

Wi-Fi only iPad models do not support eSIM — you need the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.

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⌚ Smartwatches — Important Caveat for Travellers

Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular models, Series 3 and newer) and Samsung Galaxy Watch (LTE models, Series 4 and newer) both have eSIM chips built in. However, there's a critical distinction that catches a lot of travellers out:

Smartwatch eSIMs are designed to mirror your existing carrier plan — not to work with third-party travel eSIMs like Ezy eSIM.

When you set up cellular on an Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch, you're adding the watch to your home carrier's plan. You cannot install a travel eSIM directly on a smartwatch. This applies to all major travel eSIM providers — it's a hardware and software limitation of how smartwatch eSIMs work, not something specific to Ezy eSIM.

The practical workaround for travellers: install your Ezy eSIM on your iPhone or Android phone as normal. When your phone is connected to data via the Ezy eSIM plan, your paired Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch will also have connectivity through the phone's Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection — no separate setup needed.

❌ Common Devices That Do NOT Support Travel eSIM

Worth knowing before you buy:

• Samsung Galaxy S20, S21 purchased in the USA — eSIM disabled on US carrier models
• Samsung Galaxy A series (most models, with limited exceptions above)
• iPhones purchased in mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau (with limited exceptions)
• Xiaomi Redmi and Poco series (most budget models)
• iPhones older than XR/XS (iPhone 8, 7, 6, SE 1st gen etc.)
• Most Android devices under $300
• Any carrier-locked phone — must be unlocked before a travel eSIM will work

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my phone need to be unlocked for eSIM? Yes — your device must be network unlocked to use any travel eSIM. A carrier-locked phone can only activate eSIMs from its locked carrier. If you bought your phone directly from Apple, Google, or Samsung's website it should already be unlocked. If you bought it through a carrier on a contract, contact your carrier to confirm.

Can I use eSIM and a physical SIM at the same time? Yes — most modern smartphones support dual SIM with one physical SIM and one eSIM active simultaneously. This is ideal for travel: keep your home number on the physical SIM for calls and texts, and use Ezy eSIM for data. iPhone 13 and newer can even have two eSIMs active at the same time.

Can I install multiple eSIMs on one phone? Yes. iPhones can store 5–8 eSIM profiles and activate one at a time. This means you can pre-install separate country eSIMs before a multi-destination trip and switch between them as you land in each new country — no reinstallation needed.

Does the country I bought my phone in affect eSIM support? Yes, in some cases. Chinese market Samsung and iPhone models often disable eSIM. US carrier-purchased Samsung phones typically have eSIM disabled. EU, UK, Australian, and international unlocked models generally have full eSIM support.

Do smartwatches work with travel eSIMs? No — Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch eSIM chips are designed to mirror your home carrier plan, not to accept third-party travel eSIMs. Install your Ezy eSIM on your phone and your paired watch will stay connected via Bluetooth when your phone has data.

My device isn't on this list — can I still use eSIM? Possibly. New devices launch regularly and this list may not include the very latest models. Try the *#06# dial test — if an EID number appears, your device supports eSIM. You can also check Settings for an "Add eSIM" or "Mobile Plans" option.

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Device compatibility information verified April 2026. iPhone 17 series release confirmed September 2025. Smartwatch eSIM limitations confirmed from earthsims.com eSIM compatible phones guide (February 2026) and surfroam.com compatible devices list (January 2026). Regional variant restrictions sourced from independent eSIM compatibility databases. Always verify your specific model and regional variant before purchasing.