Check if your smartphone (or watch) is eSIM compatible
Jarrod Suda
Guide
With more and more modern smartphones being eSIM compatible, it's becoming more efficient to list the most popular phones that aren't eSIM compatible.
The XR and XS were the first iPhones to have eSIM technology, but any device prior to that won't support eSIMs. If you have a Samsung phone, then you'll need at least a Galaxy 20 to activate an eSIM for your device.
Another reason why you might not be able to use an eSIM on your phone is if it's not carrier-unlocked. If you purchased your smartphone from your carrier, they might have lock the phone to only use their network (especially if you're still paying off your phone).
List of eSIM compatibles phones
A quick way to make sure your phone is eSIM compatible is to go to your settings, search for the "Mobile network" or "Cellular" menu, and check if you find an option to add an eSIM.
eSIM Compatible Apple iPhones
The following list of iPhones and Apple devices compatible with eSIM is up to date as of 2025:
Apple Devices
| Model |
|---|
iPhone 16¹ ³ |
iPhone 15¹ ³ |
iPhone 14¹ ³ |
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th generation) |
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th generation) |
iPad (7th, 8th, 9th, & 10th generation) |
iPad Mini (5th, 6th generation) |
¹These models can activate two eSIMs at the same time.
²iPhones purchased in mainland China are NOT eSIM compatible. iPhone devices purchased in Hong Kong and Macao are also NOT eSIM compatible (except for iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone SE 2020, and iPhone XS).
³These models in the USA are eSIM compatible but do not have physical SIM capabilities.
Samsung Android eSIM Phones List
The following list of Samsung devices compatible with eSIM is up to date as of 2025:
Samsung Devices
| Model |
|---|
*All Galaxy devices purchased in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan do NOT have eSIM capability.
*Most Samsung Galaxy devices purchased in South Korea are NOT eSIM compatible, except for the Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Z Flip4, Z Fold4, Z Flip5, Z Fold5, A54 5G, and Galaxy S23 FE.
¹These Galaxy models will NOT have eSIM compatibility if they are USA models.
eSIM Compatible Google Phones
The following list of Google Pixel devices compatible with eSIM is up to date as of 2025:
Google Devices
¹Pixel 3 models purchased in Australia, Taiwan, and Japan will NOT be eSIM compatible.
²Pixel 3a models purchased in South East Asia will NOT be eSIM compatible.
³Only Pixel 3 models purchased in the USA or Canada with service from Sprint or Google Fi will be eSIM compatible.
⁴Only Pixel 3a models purchased with service from Verizon will be eSIM compatible.
⁵Only Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL models with service from Google Fi will be eSIM compatible.
eSIM Compatible Huawei Phones
The following list of Huawei devices compatible with eSIM is up to date as of 2025:
Huawei Devices
| Model |
|---|
P40 |
P40 Pro |
Mate 40 Pro |
Pura 70 Pro |
*All Huawei devices purchased in China do NOT have eSIM capability.
*P40 Pro+ and P50 Pro are NOT eSIM compatible.
List of Other Phones With eSIMs in 2026
We list here phones that have eSIMs, made by other well-known smartphone manufacturers:
| Model |
|---|
Xperia 10 III Lite |
Xperia 10 IV |
Xperia 10V |
Xperia 1 IV |
Xperia 5 IV |
Xperia 1 V |
Xperia 1 VI |
Xperia Ace III |
Xperia 5 V |