eSIM compatibility check
Does your phone
support eSIM?
Pick your device for a straight answer — no sign-up, no guessing. We'll also show you exactly how to confirm it on the phone itself.
In a hurry? Dial *#06#
If a line labeled EID appears, your phone has an eSIM.
Device checker
v.esimsnapCompatibility depends on where your phone was bought. When in doubt, the *#06# check is the final word.
01 — Check it yourself
Three ways to confirm on the device
On iPhone
iOS- 01
Open Settings › General › About.
- 02
Scroll to Available SIM or Digital SIM.
- 03
An IMEI (Digital SIM) or EID entry means eSIM is supported.
On Android
Android- 01
Open Settings, then Connections or Network & internet.
- 02
Tap SIM manager or Mobile network.
- 03
Look for Add eSIM or Add mobile plan. If it's there, you're set.
The dial code
Any phoneOpen your dialer and enter:
A code sheet appears. If one line is labeled EID, your phone has an eSIM built in. No EID means it doesn't.
02 — Once you're compatible
Why bother with an eSIM
No card in the post
Install a plan in minutes and switch it on when you land — nothing to ship or insert.
Keep your own number
Run a travel data plan alongside your normal line, so calls and texts still reach you.
Swap without swapping
Change plans or add a new country from software — no fiddling with a tray or a pin.
Nothing to pull out
An embedded SIM can't be physically removed, so a lost phone doesn't hand over your line.
03 — Questions
Frequently asked
What is an eSIM? +
An eSIM is a SIM built into your phone instead of a plastic card you slot in. It's activated by software — usually by scanning a QR code — so you can add a mobile plan or switch carriers without handling a physical card.
Which phones support eSIM? +
As a rule of thumb: iPhone XR / XS (2018) and every iPhone since; Google Pixel 3 and later; and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, plus recent Z Fold and Z Flip models. Many recent flagships from Motorola, Sony, Oppo and others support it too. Use the checker above for your exact model — and remember support can hinge on the region your phone was bought in.
Why does the region my phone came from matter? +
Manufacturers sometimes ship different hardware to different markets. iPhones sold in mainland China omit eSIM entirely, and some Hong Kong and Macau models differ. Certain Samsung and Xiaomi variants sold in specific regions also leave eSIM out. That's why the *#06# dial check is the most reliable test for your specific handset.
Can I use an eSIM and a physical SIM at the same time? +
On most eSIM-capable phones, yes. You can keep your home SIM active for calls and texts while a travel data plan runs on the eSIM, and choose which line handles data. Some newer phones support two eSIMs at once instead of a physical tray.
How do I activate an eSIM once I've bought a plan? +
You'll get a QR code and setup details. On iPhone, go to Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM and scan it. On Android, go to Settings › Network & internet › SIMs › Add eSIM and scan. Do it on Wi-Fi before you fly, then switch the plan on when you land. It takes a couple of minutes.
My phone isn't eSIM compatible — what now? +
If there's no eSIM, you'll need a physical travel SIM instead, or a newer eSIM-capable phone. It's also worth double-checking with the dial code before giving up — some models hide the option in a different settings menu.
Phone's ready?
Get your data before you pack.
Pick a destination and land connected — no SIM to swap, no roaming bill.