An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a next-generation digital SIM that is built directly into a device’s motherboard (such as a smartphone or smartwatch) during manufacturing, instead of using a traditional removable plastic SIM card.
The most complete and up-to-date list of eSIM-supported devices, including eSIM smartphones, eSIM tablets, and eSIM laptops.
To use eSIM, your mobile device must support eSIM technology. Below, Gigago lists all compatible phones, tablets, and laptops, including:
• iPhone devices that support eSIM
• Android devices that support eSIM (Samsung, Google Pixel, and other models)
• Tablets and laptops that support eSIM (iPad, etc.)
In addition, this article also answers some frequently asked questions about eSIM-supported devices.
I. List of iPhone and iPad Devices That Support eSIM
The following are Apple devices, including iPhone and iPad models compatible with eSIM:
1. iPhone models that support eSIM
iPhone 17
iPhone 17 Air
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 16e
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone SE 2 (2020)
iPhone SE 3 (2022)
Note: Important compatibility notes for eSIM:
iPhones manufactured for Mainland China, Macau, and Hong Kong (except iPhone XS, iPhone SE 2020, iPhone 12 mini, and iPhone 13 mini) do NOT support eSIM.
iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max; iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max models produced for the US market do NOT support physical SIM cards.
If you purchase an iPhone in Turkey and experience issues setting up eSIM, reset your device to factory settings following this guide: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211023.
All iPhone models in the 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 series support dual eSIM activation.
iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max use physical SIM only in Mainland China but fully support eSIM in regions such as Bahrain, Canada, Guam, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the US.
iPhone Air is the first iPhone model with global eSIM-only support and is also the first device to support eSIM in China.
2. iPad models that support eSIM (Cellular versions)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation)
iPad Air (3rd, 4th, and 5th generation)
iPad (7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th generation)
iPad Mini (5th and 6th generation)
Note: Only iPad models with WiFi + Cellular / 4G connectivity support eSIM. Wi-Fi only models are not compatible.
II. List of Samsung Phones, Tablets That Support eSIM
1. Samsung devices that support eSIM
Galaxy S series:
Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 FE
Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE*
Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ 5G, S21+ Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20+ 5G, S20 Ultra, S20 Ultra 5G
Galaxy Note series:
Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra 5G
Galaxy Z series:
Samsung Galaxy Fold, Z Fold2 5G, Z Fold3 5G, Z Fold4, Z Fold5 5G, Z Fold6 5G, Z Fold7
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, Z Flip3 5G, Z Flip4, Z Flip5 5G, Z Flip6 5G, Z Flip7, Z Flip7 FE
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Galaxy A series:
Samsung Galaxy A54 (SCG21 (Japan), SC-53D (Japan), SM-A546B/DS (Global), SM-A546S (Korea), SM-A546U1 (Global))
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy A35
Samsung Galaxy A56
Samsung Galaxy A36
Note: eSIM availability on Samsung devices may vary depending on country and carrier:
Samsung S20/S21 models for the US market do NOT support eSIM.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (4G/5G versions) does NOT support eSIM.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G (US version) does NOT support eSIM.
Samsung Note 20 Ultra (US and Hong Kong versions) does NOT support eSIM.
Similarly, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (US and Hong Kong versions) does NOT support eSIM.
Most Samsung Galaxy devices sold in South Korea do NOT support eSIM (except selected models such as Galaxy S23 series, Z Flip4, Z Fold4, Z Flip5, Z Fold5, A54 5G, and Galaxy S23 FE).
For Galaxy A54 5G, eSIM support may vary by region and carrier. Users should confirm with their provider.
Samsung S21 series (except FE) in the US and Canada does NOT support eSIM. However, One UI 4 updates may add eSIM functionality.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE sold in China or Hong Kong does NOT support eSIM.
All Samsung phones sold in Hong Kong do NOT support eSIM.
2. Samsung tablet devices that support eSIM
Galaxy Tab S9 series — S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, and S9 FE+ (5G)
Galaxy Tab S10 series — S10, S10+, and S10 Ultra (5G)
Galaxy Tab S11 series — S11 and S11 Ultra (5G)
Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (5G)
III. Google Pixel devices that support eSIM
Google Pixel 2 (only supported on devices purchased with Google Fi service)
Google Pixel 2 XL
Google Pixel 3 (except devices purchased in Australia, Taiwan, or Japan. Devices from US/Canada carriers other than Sprint and Google Fi do not support eSIM)
Google Pixel 3 XL
Google Pixel 3a (except units purchased in Japan or used with Verizon)
Google Pixel 3a XL
Google Pixel 4, 4a, 4 XL
Google Pixel 5, 5a
Google Pixel 6, 6a, 6 Pro
Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro
Google Pixel 8, 8 Pro
Google Pixel Fold
Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL
Google Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL
Note:
IV. Other eSIM-supported smartphones (Huawei, Oppo, Xiaomi, etc.)
1. Huawei eSIM smartphones
Note: Huawei P40 Pro+ and P50 Pro do NOT support eSIM.
2. Oppo eSIM smartphones
Note:
3. Xiaomi eSIM smartphones
4. Sony eSIM smartphones
5. Hammer eSIM smartphones
6. Motorola eSIM smartphones
7. Sharp eSIM smartphones
8. Honor eSIM smartphones
9. Rakuten eSIM smartphones
10. eSIM-supported Vivo smartphones
11. Other phone models
V. eSIM-supported Laptops and Tablets
Below is the list of laptop and tablet devices that support eSIM:
1. eSIM-supported laptops
Currently, only Windows laptops support eSIM. Apple has not yet released any MacBook models with eSIM support.
Acer:
ASUS
Dell
HP
Note: Only laptops with built-in 4G, LTE, or 5G modems support eSIM. Devices without mobile data connectivity (WWAN) are not compatible.
Lenovo
2. eSIM-supported tablets
VI. How many eSIMs can be used on a phone?
The number of eSIM profiles that can be installed on a mobile device depends on the specific model and manufacturer, ranging from 1 to 20 eSIMs.
However, to ensure optimal device performance, it is recommended to install a maximum of 3 eSIMs on a phone.
Note that although multiple eSIM profiles can be installed, only one eSIM can be active and used at any given time.
Below is the number of eSIM profiles that can be installed on phones:
| Brand | Phone Models | 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 14 | 20 |
| Apple | iPhone 14 Pro | 20 |
| Apple | iPhone 14 Pro Max | 20 |
| Apple | iPhone SE (2022) | 20 |
| Apple | iPad Pro (2018 and later) | 20 |
| Apple | iPad Air | 20 |
| Apple | iPad | 20 |
| Apple | Smartwatch Series 3 | 1 |
| Apple | Smartwatch Series 4 | 1 |
| Apple | Smartwatch Series 5 | 1 |
| Apple | Smartwatch Series 6 | 1 |
| Apple | Smartwatch Series SE | 1 |
| Pixel 3 | 7 | |
| Pixel 3a | 7 | |
| Pixel 4 | 7 | |
| Pixel 4a | 7 | |
| Pixel 5 | 7 | |
| Pixel 6 | 7 | |
| Pixel 6a | 7 | |
| Pixel 6 Pro | 7 | |
| Pixel 7 | 7 | |
| Pixel 7 Pro | 7 | |
| Huawei | P40 | 1 |
| Huawei | P40 Pro (excluding P40 Pro+) | 5 |
| Huawei | Mate 40 Pro | 5 |
| Motorola | Razr 2019 | 5 |
| Motorola | Razr 5G | 5 |
| Samsung | Galaxy Fold | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy Fold 3 | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy Z Flip | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy Z Flip 5G | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy S20 | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy S21 | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy S21+ 5G | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy S22 | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy S22+ | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy S22 Ultra | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy S23 | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy Note 20 | 7 |
| Samsung | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | 7 |
| Nuu Mobile | X5 | 5 |
| Planet Computers | Gemini PDA | 5 |
| Rakuten Mobile | Rakuten Mini | 5 |
| Rakuten Mobile | Big-S | 5 |
| Rakuten Mobile | Big | 5 |
| Oppo | Find X3 Pro | 5 |
| Oppo | Reno 5 A | 5 |
| Oppo | Reno6 Pro 5G | 5 |
| Oppo | Find X5 | 5 |
| Oppo | Find X5 Pro | 5 |
| Oppo | A55s | 5 |
| Sony | Xperia 10 III Lite | 5 |
| Sony | Xperia 1 IV | 5 |
| Honor | Magic 4 Pro | 5 |