Does my phone support eSIM?
Most recent phones support eSIM, but not every model, and not every version of the same model. The surest check takes a minute on the phone itself.
Check on your phone
- Open Settings > General > About and scroll down. If you see an EID number, your iPhone supports eSIM.
- Or open Settings > Cellular (called Mobile Service or Mobile Data in some regions). If you see Add eSIM, your iPhone supports eSIM.
- Open the phone app and dial
*#06#. If an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. - Or open Settings > Connections > SIM manager on Samsung, or Settings > Network & internet > SIMs on Pixel. If you see Add eSIM, your phone supports eSIM. Other brands may call this screen SIM card manager or Mobile network.
If there is no EID and no Add eSIM option, the phone cannot use an eSIM, and you should not buy one for it.
Models that usually support eSIM
- iPhone: iPhone XR, XS and XS Max and every later model. Apple notes that iPhones bought in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao can differ, so check on the phone.
- Google Pixel: Pixel 4 and later. Some Pixel 3 and 3a phones also do, depending on where and from which carrier they were bought.
- Samsung Galaxy: most S models from the S20 on, the Z Fold and Z Flip models, the Note20 and some A models. Samsung says support can vary by country of purchase, carrier, model and software version.
You can search your exact model on the Supported devices page on silentsim.net. A model on the list is a good sign, but the check on the phone is what counts.
Also check
- Unlocked: your phone must not be locked to one carrier. A locked phone can refuse a travel eSIM even when it supports eSIM.
- Tablets and watches: only cellular models can have an eSIM. Many smartwatches accept only a plan from a carrier linked to your phone, so do not assume a travel eSIM will install on a watch.
Not sure about your phone? Contact support with the exact model name before you buy.
Updated November 4, 2026