How do I know if my phone supports eSIM?

Use our checker above to search your device model. You can also check your phone's settings: on iPhone go to Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM; on Android go to Settings → Network → SIM → Add eSIM. If the option exists, your phone supports eSIM. Generally, iPhones from XS (2018) onwards, Samsung Galaxy S20+ onwards, and Google Pixel 3+ support eSIM.

Can I use eSIM and a physical SIM card at the same time?

Yes! Most eSIM-capable phones support Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS), meaning you can use your physical SIM for calls/texts and an eSIM for data simultaneously. This is perfect for travelers: keep your home SIM for calls and add a travel eSIM for cheap local data. Check the 'Dual SIM' column in our checker for your specific device.

Do US iPhones support eSIM differently than international models?

Yes. Starting with iPhone 14 (2022), US models are eSIM-only — they have no physical SIM tray and support 2 active eSIM profiles. International models still have 1 nano-SIM + 1 eSIM slot. iPhone 15 and later are eSIM-only worldwide. For travel eSIM use, both versions work perfectly.

Does my phone support eSIM if I bought it from a carrier?

Usually yes, but some carrier-locked phones may have eSIM disabled. In the US, T-Mobile phones typically support eSIM, while some older AT&T/Verizon locked phones may not. If your phone is unlocked, eSIM should work. Contact your carrier to confirm, or check if the 'Add eSIM' option appears in your settings.

Can I store multiple eSIM profiles on one phone?

Yes! Most modern phones can store 8 or more eSIM profiles, though only 1-2 can be active at a time. This means you can pre-install eSIM plans for multiple countries before your trip and switch between them as you travel — no need to buy a new SIM in each country.

Do Samsung phones in China support eSIM?

Samsung phones sold in China mainland generally do not support eSIM for consumer use. The Chinese versions use dual physical nano-SIM slots instead. If you need eSIM, purchase an international/global variant of the Samsung phone.

eSIM Compatibility Checker

Search your phone or tablet to check eSIM compatibility. 260+ devices from 15 brands, always up to date.

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Apple

iPhone 17 Pro Max

eSIM

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Nano-SIM

Yes

Dual SIM

Yes

Released 2025Multi-eSIM

eSIM-only in 12 countries/regions (US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states); elsewhere 1 nano-SIM + eSIM. Mainland-China models have no eSIM.

Brand	eSIM Devices	eSIM Since	Notes
Apple	64	2018 (iPhone XR/XS)	US eSIM-only from iPhone 14; global eSIM-only from iPhone 15
Samsung	67	2020 (Galaxy S20)	Carrier models may disable eSIM; China models typically don't support it
Google	33	2018 (Pixel 3)	Pixel 9 series supports dual eSIM
OnePlus	8	2023 (OnePlus 11)	Global/T-Mobile models only
Xiaomi	15	2023 (Xiaomi 13)	Global models support eSIM; China models use dual nano-SIM
Motorola	13	2020 (Razr 5G)	Razr and Edge series supported
Others	60	—	Sony, Nothing, Honor, Huawei, ASUS, OPPO, vivo, Microsoft