eSIM-compatible phones list 2024

If you can’t find your device in the eSIM-compatible phones list, make sure to also check the list of non-compatible devices. And remember that compatibility is not everything — your device must also be carrier-unlocked. Now, let’s dive in.

eSIM-compatible iPhones

Would you be surprised to know that Apple was one of the first brands to embrace the eSIM technology? Here’s the list of iPhones that support eSIMs: 

• iPhone 15 Pro Max

• iPhone 15 Pro

•  iPhone 15 Plus

•  iPhone 15

•  iPhone 14 Pro Max

•  iPhone 14 Pro

•  iPhone 14 Plus

•  iPhone 14

•  iPhone SE 3 (2022)

•  iPhone 13 Pro Max

•  iPhone 13 Pro

•  iPhone 13 mini

•  iPhone 13

•  iPhone 12 Pro Max

•  iPhone 12 Pro

•  iPhone 12 mini

•  iPhone 12

•  iPhone 11 Pro Max

•  iPhone 11 Pro

•  iPhone 11

•  iPhone XS

•  iPhone XS Max

•  iPhone XR

•  iPhone SE (2020)

iPads with eSIM compatibility 

Keep in mind that only iPads with 4G support eSIMs:

•  iPad Air

•  iPad Pro 12.9‑inch

•  iPad

•  iPad Mini 

Samsung’s eSIM-compatible phones

• Samsung Galaxy S24

• Samsung Galaxy S24+

• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

• Samsung Galaxy S23

• Samsung Galaxy S23+

• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

• Samsung Galaxy S22

• Samsung Galaxy S22+

• Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

• Samsung Galaxy S21

• Samsung Galaxy S21+

• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

• Samsung Galaxy S20

• Samsung Galaxy S20+

• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

• Samsung Galaxy S23

• Samsung Galaxy Note 20

• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

• Samsung Galaxy Fold

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 5G

• Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 

• Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

• Samsung Galaxy A54

• Samsung Galaxy A35

Google’s eSIM-compatible phones

Google Pixel’s eSIM journey began in 2017, when eSIM technology was still just a baby. Back then, only the Pixel 2 and 2 XL could use eSIMs from a specific network in the US. Later, other models unlocked the eSIM power globally. 

• Google Pixel 2

• Google Pixel 2 XL

• Google Pixel 3

• Google Pixel 3 XL

• Google Pixel 3a

• Google Pixel 3a XL

• Google Pixel 4

• Google Pixel 4 XL

• Google Pixel 4a 5G

• Google Pixel 5

• Google Pixel 5a

• Google Pixel 6

• Google Pixel 6 Pro

• Google Pixel 6a

• Google Pixel 7

• Google Pixel 7 Pro

• Google Pixel 8

• Google Pixel 8 Pro

Huawei’s eSIM-compatible phones

At the moment, only a few Huawei smartphones support eSIMs. And even though you can use an eSIM on your P40 Pro , your P40 Pro+ does not support eSIMs. But these phones do:   

• Huawei P40

• Huawei P40 Pro

• Huawei Mate 40 Pro

Sony’s eSIM-compatible phones

To not be late to the game, Sony also offers the eSIM function on its smartphones:

• Sony Xperia 10 III Lite

• Sony Xperia 10 IV

• Sony Xperia 10 V

• Sony Xperia 1 IV

• Sony Xperia 1 V

• Sony Xperia 5 IV

• Sony Xperia 5 V

• Sony Xperia Ace III

Motorola’s eSIM-compatible phones

Here are Motorola’s smartphones that support eSIMs:

• Motorola Razr (2019)

• Motorola Razr 5G

• Motorola Razr 40

• Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

• Motorola Edge 40 Pro

• Motorola G53 5G

Xiaomi eSIM-compatible phones

Here are Xiaomi’s smartphone models that support eSIMs:

• Xiaomi 12T Pro

• Xiaomi 13

• Xiaomi 13 Lite

• Xiaomi 13 Pro

• Xiaomi 13T Pro

• Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G (Japan only)

Oppo’s eSIM-compatible phones

Here’s a list of eSIM-compatible Oppo smartphones:

• Oppo Find X3 Pro

• Oppo Reno 5A

• Oppo Find X5

• Oppo Find X5 Pro

• Oppo Find X3 Pro

• Oppo A55s 5G

• Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G

• Oppo Find N2 Flip

Rakuten’s eSIM-compatible phones

Rakuten also offers smartphones that support eSIMs:

• Rakuten Mini

• Rakuten Big-S

• Rakuten Big

• Rakuten Hand

• Rakuten Hand 5G

Other eSIM-compatible Android phones

With eSIMs on the rise, even less popular smartphone manufacturers, such as Honor, Sharp, and Gemini, include eSIM technology in their devices. 

• Gemini PDA

• Crosscall Stellar x5

• Surface Pro X

• Honor Magic 4 Pro

• Fairphone 4

• Fairphone 5

• Sharp Aquos Sense 6s

• Sharp Aquos Wish

• DOOGEE V30

• Nuu Mobile X5

Phone models that don't support eSIMs

eSIM technology started catching on in 2017, so a lot of devices released prior to 2016 don’t support eSIMs. Here are the most common device models that are late to the eSIM party:

• iPhone 8 and earlier models

• iPhone X (2018)

• iPhone SE (1st generation)

• Samsung Galaxy A10

• Samsung Galaxy A20

• Samsung Galaxy J series (J7, J8, etc.)

• Samsung Galaxy S7 and earlier models

• Google Pixel 2 and earlier models

• Pixel 3a from countries in South East Asia.

• Google Nexus series

• Motorola Moto E and Moto series

• Xiaomi Redmi 8 and earlier models 

• Xiaomi  Realme C series

• Xiaomi  Realme 5 and earlier models

• Huawei P40 Pro+

• Nokia 3 series

• Nokia 5.1 and earlier models

• Sony Xperia L and XA series

• LG K series

• LG V30 and earlier models

• OnePlus 5 and earlier models

The number of eSIMs supported by phones and devices

Did you know that your eSIM-compatible phone can likely use multiple eSIM profiles? Most modern devices support storing multiple profiles, allowing you to switch as needed. For example, many iPhones can store 8 or more eSIMs. Just remember, you can’t use more than two at a time. So if you want to know how many eSIMs you can use on your device, check the table below.

FAQ

Do eSIMs work on all phones?

No, while most new phones come from the factory supporting eSIM technology, many older models don’t. If you’re unsure if an eSIM will work on your device, check out our eSIM compatibility list above. 

How can I check if my phone supports eSIMs?

You can easily check if your phone supports eSIMs in several ways. First,  look up your device in the eSIM compatibility list above. If you can’t find your device or just want to double check, you can browse the manufacturer’s manual or check if your phone is eSIM-compatible here. 

Are eSIMs better than physical SIM cards?

Both eSIMs and physical SIM cards have pros and cons, but it’s clear that eSIMs are here to stay. If you plan on setting up your phone just once, the difference between an eSIMs and a physical SIM card will be minimal. But if you often need to use different numbers or you want to save on roaming fees when you travel, an eSIM is a much better choice.