An eSIM is a digital SIM card that can be directly loaded onto a compatible device without needing a physical SIM card. This type of SIM card is particularly convenient for travellers as it can be purchased and activated online quickly and easily, without the hassle of dealing with a physical SIM card. Additionally, installing an eSIM profile is very simple.
You can find numerous providers for eSIM plans online. Most of them offer a prepaid plan for a specific number of days and data volume. After the plan expires, no further costs arise, and there’s no need to sign up for a subscription. You can find more information in our comprehensive eSIM comparison:
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The Fastest Way
You can easily check if your smartphone supports eSIM profiles by dialling *#06# (click on the link). A popup with device information will appear. If an EID number (Embedded Identity Document) is shown, your smartphone supports eSIM profiles!
If only an IMEI number is displayed, unfortunately, your smartphone does not support eSIM profiles.
Compatible Smartphones
Unfortunately, not all smartphones support eSIM yet. You are in luck with an iPhone 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16, but also with an Android smartphone like Google Pixel 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 or Samsung Galaxy S20, S21, Note 20, and newer models.
Here’s an (incomplete) list of smartphones that support eSIM profiles:
- Smartphones:
- Apple iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro & 11 Pro Max, 12 Mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, SE 2020, 13 Mini, 13, 13 Pro, 14, 14. Pro, 14 Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Max, 15 Pro Max
- Nuu Mobile X5
- Google Pixel 2, 2 XL, 3, 3 XL, 3A, 3A XL, 4, 4A, 4 XL, 5, 5A, 5 XL, 6, 6 Pro, 7, 7 Pro, 7A, 8, 8 Pro, Fold
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, Fold3 5G, Fold4
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Flip3 5G, Flip4
- Samsung Galaxy A54
- Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20, S20+, S20 Ultra
- Motorola Razr 2019, 5G
- Fairphone 4 5G, 5
- Xiaomi 12T Pro, 13, 13T, 13 Pro, 13T Pro
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+, 13 Pro 5G
- Doogee V30
- Huawei P40, P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro, Magic 4 Pro
- Honor 90, Magic 5 Pro, Magic 6 Pro
- Sony Xperia 1 V, 1 IV, 5 IV, 10 III Lite, 10 IV
- Oppo Find X3 Pro, Reno 5A Reno 6 Pro, Find X5, X5 Pro, X6 Pro, A55s
- Nokia X30, G60
- Motorola Razr 2019, 2022, 5G, 40, 40 Ultra
- Motorola Edge 40, 40 Pro
- Motorola Moto G53, G54 5G
- Tablets/Laptops:
- Gemini PDA
- HP Spectre Folio, X360
- Lenovo Yoga C630
- Microsoft Surface (Windows 10), Pro, Pro X
- Smartwatches:
- Apple Watch Cellular from Series 3
- Huawei Watch 2 Pro
- Samsung Gear S2 + S3
- Samsung Galaxy Watch, Watch3, Watch 4 LTE, Watch 5 LTE