Compatibility depends on model, region, and carrier — we'd rather tell you that honestly than guess. Here's the honest version.
✓Almost certainly yes
- iPhone 16 / 17 / 18 series (all models)
- iPhone 14 and newer — full eSIM support
- iPhone XS / XS Max / XR (2018) and everything in between
- Google Pixel 3 and newer (excluding some regional variants)
- Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, including S21–S25 series (S20 Ultra model-dependent)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip / Fold series
- Fairphone 4 and newer
- Motorola Edge / Razr (2020+)
- iPad Pro 11" and 12.9" (3rd gen+), iPad Air (3rd gen+), iPad mini (6th gen+)
~Depends on region or carrier
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and some A-series — often eSIM in some regions only
- Chinese-market Huawei and Xiaomi models frequently lack eSIM even when the global model has it
- Carrier-locked US iPhone 13/14 models can restrict third-party eSIMs
- Some Pixel regional variants (e.g. Japan-market) ship without eSIM profiles enabled
×No eSIM support
- Any phone with a physical SIM slot only (most pre-2018 devices)
- iPhone 5s through iPhone X
- Google Pixel 2 and older
The definitive test: on iPhone go to Settings → Cellular and look for "Add eSIM". On Android look for SIMs → Add eSIM under Network settings. If you can't find either option, your device (or its regional firmware) doesn't support eSIM.