Compatibility guide

Does your phone support eSIM? Check the exact model

About 7 min Updated August 25, 2026 Checked against current Apple, Google, Samsung and GSMA support Scope: phones and cellular tablets
The short version

Dial *#06# and look for an EID. An EID is strong evidence that the device includes eSIM support, but it does not prove that your sales-region variant, carrier lock, or chosen provider will allow activation. Search the list below, then match the exact model number and purchase region.

The 10-second EID check

GSMA says the EID can be shown in the device settings and, on many devices, by entering *#06#. Use it as the first check, not the only check.

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No EID in the dialer? That result alone is not final. Check Settings and the manufacturer's specification because dialer screens can vary with device and carrier software.

Search manufacturer-verified device families

This list groups current official manufacturer entries. It does not turn a family name into a guarantee for every country or carrier edition.

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Region and carrier limits that change the answer

These are the restrictions most likely to turn a compatible family name into a failed activation.

01

iPhone models sold for China mainland

Apple currently says only iPhone 17e model A3635 and iPhone Air model A3518 support eSIM in China mainland. Other iPhone models cannot install profiles from China mainland carriers. Travel activation rules outside China mainland are also location-specific.

02

Galaxy country-of-origin variants

Samsung says eSIM can be unavailable on a listed Galaxy model depending on its country of origin. Some A-series support is limited to named regions. Check the exact specification under Network or SIM Size.

03

Carrier locks and carrier editions

An eSIM chip does not bypass a carrier lock. Confirm the lock status and ask the carrier when the device was sold under a financing or service agreement.

Do not buy from the family name alone. Get the model number from Settings or the retail box, then check the manufacturer's page for the same sales region.

Before you buy a travel eSIM

Finish these checks before you pay, especially when the phone was imported or supplied by a carrier.

Match

Exact model and region

Compare the model number and country of origin with the manufacturer's current specification.

Confirm

Unlocked status

Make sure the device can add a line from another provider.

Provider rule

Accepted devices

Check whether the travel provider limits activation to named models or operating-system versions.

Avoid

Deleting a working profile

Do not delete an existing eSIM to make room until its provider confirms that it can be reinstalled.

Compatible and unlocked? Continue to the installation guide for the current iPhone, Galaxy and Pixel menu paths.

Device compatibility questions

Does an EID mean my phone supports eSIM?
An EID is the identifier used by an eSIM-capable device, so finding one is strong evidence that the device includes eSIM support. You must still confirm that the sales-region variant is supported, the phone is unlocked, and the provider accepts the device.
What should I do if dialing *#06# does not show an EID?
Check the device settings and the manufacturer specification for the exact model number. Apple lists EID under Settings, General, About. Google lists it under Settings, About phone, SIM status. A dialer code can behave differently by device or carrier software.
Can a carrier-locked phone use a travel eSIM?
Only if the lock permits that provider. On iPhone, check Settings, General, About, then Carrier Lock. Apple says No SIM Restrictions means the phone is unlocked. Ask the original carrier about Android lock status.
Do all phones with the same marketing name have the same eSIM support?
No. Samsung and Apple both document country or sales-region differences, and carrier editions can also differ. Match the exact model number and purchase region before paying.
Will an eSIM-compatible phone work with every travel eSIM provider?
No. The phone needs compatible hardware, but the provider can also restrict models, networks, destinations, or activation methods. Check the provider device list and final plan terms.

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