Device Compatibility: Is Your Phone Ready for an eSIM?
eSIM compatibility depends on your device model. Use the steps below to check whether your phone supports eSIM functionality.
For iPhone:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Cellular (or Mobile Data, depending on your region).
3. Look for the option to Add eSIM or Add Cellular Plan.
4. If this option appears, your iPhone likely supports eSIM.
For Android:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Connections or Network & Internet.
3. Select SIM Manager, SIM Cards, or Mobile Network.
3. Look for an option to Add eSIM.
If this option is visible, your Android device is eSIM-compatible.
There might be restrictions to device compatibility depending on the country of origin or carrier. Please check if your device supports eSIM where you purchased the device from and the device needs to be Sim Unlocked.
- iPhone XS and latest are compatible with eSIM.
- Samsung Note 20+ Series and latest are compatible with eSIM.
Depending on where you purchased your device, eSIM may not be available.
- ✅ Apple Series
eSIM is supported on:
- iPhone 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max / Mini
- iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS / XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2020 / 2022)
Also supported on iPads:
- iPad Air (3rd / 4th generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st / 2nd / 3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd / 4th / 5th generation)
- iPad (7th / 8th / 9th generation)
- iPad Mini (5th / 6th generation)
⚠️ Note:
eSIM is not supported on iPhones purchased in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao—except for iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone SE (2nd generation), and iPhone XS from Hong Kong/Macao, which do support eSIM.
✅ Samsung Series
eSIM is supported on:
- Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S21 / S21+ / S21 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S24 / S24+ / S24 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip / Z Flip 3 / Z Flip 4 / Z Flip 5
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold / Z Fold 2 / Z Fold 3 / Z Fold 4 / Z Fold 5
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 / Note 20 Ultra
⚠️ Note:
Devices from USA and Hong Kong markets may not support eSIM, especially:
- Samsung Galaxy S20, Note 20 Ultra, Z Fold 2 from those regions
- Only Galaxy Fold 4 / 5, Flip 4 / 5, and Galaxy S23 series are compatible if purchased in Korea
✅ Google Pixel Series
eSIM is supported on:
- Google Pixel 3 / 3 XL*
- Google Pixel 4 / 4 XL
- Google Pixel 5 / 5a
- Google Pixel 6 / 6a / 6 Pro
- Google Pixel 7 / 7 Pro
- Google Pixel 8 / 8 Pro
⚠️ Note:
Pixel 3 models purchased in Australia, Taiwan, or Japan are not eSIM compatible.
Only Pixel 2 models from Google Fi support eSIM.
Pixel 3a from South East Asia or Verizon is also not eSIM compatible.
Pixel 3 from other US/Canadian carriers (except Sprint & Google Fi) do not support eSIM.
✅ Huawei Series
- Huawei P40 Pro*
- Huawei Mate 40 Pro*
✅ Motorola Series
- Motorola Razr 2019
- Motorola Razr 5G
✅ HAMMER Series
- HAMMER Explorer PRO
- HAMMER Blade 3
- HAMMER Blade 5G
- myPhone NOW eSIM
Do you still need help?
Are you looking for different information about NewSIM? You can visit the support section and read the frequently asked questions (FAQs). If you haven’t found the information you need, please contact our customer care via services@newsimmobile.com.
Updated on: 06/13/2025
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