Is your phone eSIM compatible? The 2026 reference list

The fastest way to check is to run the compatibility checker — pick brand, pick model, get a yes or no in five seconds. But if you want the full picture and the regional caveats, here it is.

iPhones — the simple list

Every iPhone XS and later supports eSIM. That's iPhone XS, XR, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and every SE from the 2020 model onward.

The catch is regional:

iPhone 14 and 15 sold in the United States are eSIM-only. No physical SIM tray exists. You can only use eSIM. This is great for travel — you can pre-install your destination eSIM before you fly.
iPhone 14 and 15 sold elsewhere still have a physical SIM tray plus eSIM support, so you can keep your home SIM and add a travel eSIM alongside.
iPhone 13 and earlier worldwide all have both physical SIM and eSIM.

iPhones older than XS (the X, 8, 7, and earlier) do not support eSIM at all — physical SIM only.

Google Pixel — the cleanest Android story

Every Pixel 4 and later supports eSIM, no carrier exceptions worth mentioning. Pixel 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 6a, 6 Pro, 7, 7a, 7 Pro, 8, 8a, 8 Pro, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro Fold — all yes.

Pixel 3 and 3a technically had eSIM support but only worked on Google Fi. Don't count on it for travel.

Samsung Galaxy — read the model code carefully

Galaxy S23, S24, S25 — all variants support eSIM. Worldwide.

Galaxy S20, S21, S22 — supports eSIM except for some US carrier-locked models where carriers disabled eSIM in firmware. Verizon and AT&T variants of the S20/S21 are the most commonly affected. Open Settings → About phone → Status → and look for an EID. If it's there, you have eSIM.

Galaxy Z Fold 2+, Z Flip 3+ — yes, all variants.

Galaxy A series: A54 and A55 yes; A33/A34 yes; older A-series mostly no.

Galaxy Note 20 — yes, including Ultra.

Other Android brands — the short version

OnePlus 11, 12, 13: yes (European unlocked variants most reliable).
Xiaomi 12T Pro, 13, 14, 15 (flagships): yes. Most mid-range Xiaomi phones still don't support eSIM.
Huawei P40, P50, P60, Mate 40+: yes, but no Google Play Services means manual install via SM-DP+ code, not QR scan.
Sony Xperia 10 IV+, 1 IV+, 5 IV+: yes.
Motorola Razr (5G and later), Edge 40+: yes.
OPPO Find X5+, Find N3+: yes (most regions).

Phones that never support eSIM (a partial list)

iPhone X, 8, 7, SE 1st gen, and earlier
Pixel 1, 2, 3 (3 only via Google Fi)
Samsung Galaxy S10 and earlier flagships
Most budget Androids under $300 (LG Wing, Nokia G-series, etc.)
Most carrier-branded prepaid phones

How to check your phone in 30 seconds (no website needed)

iPhone: Settings → General → About → scroll to "Available SIM" or "EID". If you see an EID number, you have eSIM.

Android (most brands): Settings → About phone → Status → SIM Status, or dial *#06#. If an EID is listed, you have eSIM.

If you can't find an EID anywhere, your phone almost certainly doesn't support eSIM.

Carrier-locked phones

An eSIM-capable phone that is locked to a US carrier can sometimes install a travel eSIM but will refuse to make it the default data line. Most US carriers unlock phones for free after 60 days of paid service — call your carrier's unlock line before you fly.

EU and UK phones are largely unlocked from purchase by regulation.

What to do once you've confirmed

If your phone supports eSIM:

If your phone doesn't support eSIM, you have two options: rent or buy a cheap eSIM-capable phone for travel (a used Pixel 6 is under $200), or stick with a physical travel SIM bought at the destination airport.

Have a phone not in this list? Run the full compatibility checker — we cover 67 of the most common models and update the list as new phones launch.