Which devices support eSIM?

Which Devices Support eSIM? (2025 Compatibility List)

eSIM (embedded SIM) is now supported by most modern smartphones, tablets, laptops, and wearables — but support depends on the exact model, region, and carrier.

This guide provides an up-to-date compatibility list grouped by brand. If your model isn’t listed, check the manufacturer’s official support page or your device settings for “Add eSIM” / “Download a SIM”.

Quick Summary (Fast Check)

Apple: iPhone XR and newer, most recent iPads, and all Apple Watch cellular models. (Some iPhone 14+ and iPad models in the U.S. are eSIM-only).

Google Pixel: Pixel 3 onward in most regions. Newer Pixel 6 → 10 families widely support eSIM; some U.S. versions are eSIM-only.

Samsung Galaxy: Galaxy S20 → S25, Galaxy Z Fold & Flip, and select A-series devices support eSIM (varies by country and carrier).

Other Brands: OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Motorola, Nokia, Huawei, and others offer select eSIM-capable flagships.

Apple (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)

Rule of thumb: iPhone XR and newer support eSIM. All cellular Apple Watch models and most modern iPads also support it.

iPhone: XR, XS, XS Max and later (11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 families).

iPhone SE: 2nd & 3rd gen.

iPad: Many cellular iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini models.

Apple Watch: All GPS + Cellular models.

👉 Check: Settings → General → About → look for “Digital SIM” or “eSIM”.

Google Pixel

Rule of thumb: Pixel 3 onward supports eSIM. Pixel 6 → 10 families expand eSIM features, with some U.S. models shipped as eSIM-only.

Pixel 3 / 3a / 4 / 4a / 5 / 5a

Pixel 6 / 6a / 6 Pro

Pixel 7 / 7 Pro / 7a

Pixel 8 / 8 Pro / 8a

Pixel 9 family (including Fold)

Pixel 10 family (some U.S. models eSIM-only)

👉 Check: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → “Download a SIM” or “Add eSIM”.

Samsung Galaxy

Rule of thumb: Most Galaxy S, Z, and select A-series models support eSIM. Support depends on region & carrier.

S-Series: S20 → S25 (+, Ultra, FE included)

Foldables: Galaxy Z Fold & Z Flip (recent generations)

A-Series: Select 5G models (A36, A55, A56, etc.)

Other: Some XCover and rugged Galaxy devices

Other Android Brands

OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, Honor

OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12, 13 families (varies by region).

Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO: Selected higher-end models (e.g., 12T Pro, 13 / 14 series).

Oppo / Realme / Vivo: Flagship & upper-midrange models.

Honor: Newer Honor flagships in supported regions.

Huawei, Motorola, Nokia, Sony

Huawei: Select P40 / P50, Mate, Mate X models (China versions may lack eSIM).

Motorola: Recent Edge & Razr models.

Nokia: X30, XR21, G60 5G.

Sony: Limited Xperia models.

Laptops, Tablets & Wearables

Windows laptops/tablets: Surface Pro LTE/5G and select enterprise laptops.

Tablets: Most cellular iPads, plus some Android tablets.

Wearables: Apple Watch (cellular), Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE, and select 4G/5G smartwatches.

How to Check Your Device

Search: “[model name] + eSIM support”

iPhone: Settings → General → About → look for “eSIM”

Android: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → Add eSIM

Carrier: Verify that your mobile carrier supports eSIM in your country

Important Notes

Model Variants: A device sold in Europe may support eSIM, while the same model in China may not.

Carrier Restrictions: Some carriers lock or disable eSIM.

eSIM-Only Devices: Many newer iPhones and Pixels in the U.S. ship without a SIM tray.

Always verify by checking the exact model number or official support page.

FAQ

Q: My phone isn’t listed — does that mean it doesn’t support eSIM?

Not always. Check your device settings for “Add eSIM” and confirm via the manufacturer’s support page.

Sources: Apple & Google support docs, Samsung regional pages, Airalo help center, and updated eSIM compatibility aggregators (Holafly, esimcard, toosim).