What Phones support eSIM?
The following is a list of suitable devices or phones that support eSIM without the usage of third-party software.
Samsung | Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Galaxy S22, Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold |
Apple | iPhone XR, iPhone XS, XS Max, iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12 Mini iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro 11‑inch, iPad Pro 12.9‑inch |
Google Pixel | Google Pixel 6 Pro, Google Pixel 6, Google Pixel 5a, Google Pixel 5, Google Pixel 4a, Google Pixel 4, Google Pixel 3 & 3XL (Limited support), Google Pixel 2 |
Microsoft | Microsoft Surface Duo, Windows 10 PCs |
Huawei | Huawei P40 and P40 Pro |
Oppo | Oppo Find X3 Pro |
Sony | Sony Xperia 10 III Lite |
How to activate eSIM on Apple iPhones
To activate eSIM on your iPhone follow these instructions.
- First, obtain the QR code from a customer service representative at your network provider.
- Navigate to Settings>Cellular.
- Select Add a Cellular Plan.
- Scan the QR code you received from the customer service representative.
- If a confirmation code is required to activate the eSIM, enter the number supplied with the QR code.
How to activate eSIM on Android phones
- Using a QR code scanner app
- Scan your eSIM QR code
- Touch the Cell Plan Detected notification when it appears.
- Click the Continue button at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Add a Cell Plan.
- Enter the number supplied by your operator if requested for a confirmation code to activate the eSIM card.
Computers with eSIM
It is not only mobiles that have evolved and incorporated new technologies. PC computers have also joined in and already have a SIM or eSIM card for data. Here is a list of PCs that support eSIM: Microsoft Surface Pro X Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft Surface Pro LTE Advanced Acer Swift 3 Acer Swift 7 Asus Mini Transformer Asus NovaGo Asus VivoBook Flip 14 HP Elitebook G5 HP Probook G5 HP Zbook G5 HP Specter Folio 13 Lenovo Yoga C630 Lenovo Miix 630 Lenovo Yoga 520 Lenovo Flex 5G Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Regardless of the phone you have, it must be unlocked from carrier restrictions to use eSIM.
Manufacturer | Model | Maximum number of eSIMs |
---|---|---|
Apple | iPhone XR | 20 |
Apple | iPhone XS | 20 |
Apple | iPhone XS Max | 20 |
Apple | iPhone 11 | 20 |
Apple | iPhone 11 Pro | 20 |
Apple | iPhone 11 Pro Max | 20 |
Apple | iPhone SE (2020) | 20 |
Apple | iPhone 12 Mini | 20 |
Apple | iPhone 12 | 20 |
Apple | iPhone 12 Pro | 20 |
Apple | iPhone 12 Pro Max | 20 |
Apple | iPhone 13 mini | 20 |
Apple | iPhone 13 | 20 |
Apple | iPhone 13 Pro | 20 |
Apple | iPhone 13 Pro Max | 20 |
Apple | iPhone SE (2022) | 20 |
Apple | iPad Pro (2018 and onwards) | 20 |
Apple | iPad Air | 20 |
Apple | iPad | 20 |
Apple | Watch series 3 | 1 |
Apple | Watch series 4 | 1 |
Apple | Watch series 5 | 1 |
Apple | Watch series 6 | 1 |
Apple | Watch SE | 1 |
Pixel 3 | 1 | |
Pixel 3a | 1 | |
Pixel 4 | 1 | |
Pixel 4a | 1 | |
Pixel 5 | 1 | |
Pixel 6 | 1 | |
Pixel 6 Pro | 1 | |
Huawei | P40 | 1 |
Huawei | P40 Pro (not including the P40 Pro +) | 1 |
Huawei | Mate 40 Pro | 1 |
Motorola | Razr 2019 | 1 |
Motorola | Razr 5G | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy Fold | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy Fold 3 | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy Z Flip | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy Z Flip 5G | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy S20 | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy S21 | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy S21+ 5G | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy S22 | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy S22+ | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy S22 Ultra | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy Note 20 | 1 |
Samsung | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | 1 |
Nuu Mobile | X5 | 1 |
Planet Computers | Gemini PDA | 1 |
Rakuten Mobile | Rakuten Mini | 1 |
Rakuten Mobile | Big-S | 1 |
Rakuten Mobile | Big | 1 |
Oppo | Find X3 Pro | 1 |
Oppo | Reno 5 A | 1 |
Oppo | Reno6 Pro 5G | 1 |
Oppo | Find X5 | 1 |
Oppo | Find X5 Pro | 1 |
Oppo | A55s | 1 |
Sony | Xperia 10 III Lite | 1 |
Sony | Xperia 1 IV | 1 |
Honor | Magic 4 Pro | 1 |