Device Compatibility
eSIM Compatible Devices
A comprehensive guide to smartphones and tablets that support eSIM for European travel.
A comprehensive guide to smartphones and tablets that support eSIM for European travel.
Important: eSIM support varies by device model, region, and carrier lock status. Even if your device model supports eSIM, it must be unlocked (not carrier-locked) to use third-party eSIM plans. Always verify with your carrier before traveling.
Apple has been the most aggressive adopter of eSIM technology. Starting with the iPhone XS in 2018, every subsequent iPhone model has included eSIM support. The iPhone 14 (US model) was the first to remove the physical SIM tray entirely, and this design has continued in the iPhone 15 and 16 series for US variants. International models retain a physical SIM slot alongside eSIM.
| Model | eSIM Support | Dual eSIM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 Series | Yes | Yes | Up to 8 eSIMs stored |
| iPhone 15 Series | Yes | Yes | US: eSIM only |
| iPhone 14 Series | Yes | Yes | US: eSIM only |
| iPhone 13 Series | Yes | Yes | Dual SIM + eSIM |
| iPhone 12 Series | Yes | Yes | Dual SIM + eSIM |
| iPhone 11 Series | Yes | Limited | One active eSIM |
| iPhone XS / XR | Yes | Limited | One active eSIM |
| iPhone X and older | No | No | Physical SIM only |
Samsung introduced eSIM support in its flagship Galaxy S series starting with the Galaxy S20 in 2020. eSIM availability on Samsung devices varies significantly by region and carrier variant — some carrier-branded models have eSIM functionality disabled. Always verify that your specific model and regional variant supports eSIM before purchasing a plan.
| Model | eSIM Support | Caveats |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S24 Series | Yes | Unlocked models recommended |
| Galaxy S23 Series | Yes | Check regional variant |
| Galaxy S22 Series | Yes | Some carrier models excluded |
| Galaxy S21 Series | Yes | US carrier variants may lack eSIM |
| Galaxy S20 Series | Yes | First Samsung with eSIM |
| Galaxy Z Fold / Flip Series | Yes | All recent foldables |
| Galaxy A Series (select) | Some | A54, A34 and newer select models |
Google Pixel devices have supported eSIM since the Pixel 3 (2018). As a Google-manufactured device, Pixel phones often have excellent eSIM implementation with clean software support. The Pixel 7 and later models support multiple eSIM profiles simultaneously.
| Model | eSIM Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel 9 Series | Yes | Excellent eSIM support |
| Pixel 8 Series | Yes | Multiple eSIM profiles |
| Pixel 7 Series | Yes | Multiple eSIM profiles |
| Pixel 6 Series | Yes | Single active eSIM |
| Pixel 5 / 4a 5G | Yes | Single active eSIM |
| Pixel 4 / 4a | Yes | Single active eSIM |
| Pixel 3 / 3a | Yes | First Pixel with eSIM |
Xiaomi has been expanding eSIM support across its lineup. The Xiaomi 13 and 14 series, as well as select Redmi Note models, support eSIM. However, availability varies significantly by region — many Chinese-market Xiaomi devices do not include eSIM functionality.
Compatible: Xiaomi 13, 14 Series; Xiaomi 12 Pro; select Redmi Note 12 Pro models
Motorola has added eSIM support to its Razr foldable series and select Edge+ models. The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and Edge 40 Pro support eSIM. Coverage is more limited than Apple or Samsung, but growing with each new generation.
Compatible: Razr 40 Ultra, Razr 40; Edge 40 Pro; Edge 30 Ultra
Cellular-capable tablets increasingly support eSIM. Apple iPad (iPad Air 3rd gen and later, iPad Pro 3rd gen and later, iPad mini 5th gen and later) all support eSIM. Samsung Galaxy Tab S series tablets with LTE also support eSIM on recent models.
Compatible: iPad Air 3+, iPad Pro 3+, iPad mini 5+; Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S9 Series
Many cellular smartwatches use eSIM technology, though these are typically tied to a companion smartphone plan rather than independent travel data plans. Apple Watch Series 3 and later, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and later, and Google Pixel Watch all use eSIM for cellular connectivity.
Note: Smartwatch eSIM plans are separate from phone eSIM plans