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Device Database

eSIM Device Compatibility

Technical database of eSIM-capable consumer devices. Specifications verified against manufacturer documentation.

Devices

Apple iPhone

Apple introduced consumer eSIM with iPhone XS in 2018. All subsequent iPhone models include eSIM support. US iPhone 14+ models are eSIM-only.

ModeleSIMProfiles5GNotes
iPhone 16 seriesYes8+YesLatest; Dual eSIM active
iPhone 15 seriesYes8+YesDual eSIM active
iPhone 14 seriesYes8YesUS: eSIM-only
iPhone 13 seriesYes8YesPhysical + eSIM
iPhone 12 seriesYes5YesPhysical + eSIM
iPhone SE 2nd/3rdYes53rd gen onlyBudget option
iPhone XS/XRYes5NoFirst eSIM iPhones

Samsung Galaxy

Samsung introduced eSIM with Galaxy S20 (2020). Availability varies significantly by region and carrier variant.

ModeleSIM5GNotes
Galaxy S24 seriesYesYesLatest flagship
Galaxy S23 seriesYesYesCheck region
Galaxy Z Fold 5YesYesFoldable
Galaxy Z Flip 5YesYesFoldable
Galaxy S20/S21/S22YesYesRegion-dependent

Google Pixel

Google Pixel has supported eSIM since Pixel 2 (2017), making it one of the earliest Android eSIM adopters. Clean Android implementation provides reliable eSIM management.

ModeleSIM5G
Pixel 9 / Pro / FoldYesYes
Pixel 8 / ProYesYes
Pixel 7 / ProYesYes
Pixel 6 / ProYesYes
Pixel 3โ€“5YesPixel 5 only

Other Manufacturers

Xiaomi

eSIM support in Mi 11 Ultra, 12 series, 13 series (European variants). Chinese market variants typically lack eSIM. Always verify the specific regional model number.

Region-dependent

Motorola

Razr 40 Ultra, Edge 40 Pro, Edge 50 series support eSIM in European variants. Budget Moto G series generally does not support eSIM.

Flagship only

iPad (Apple)

iPad Pro (2018+), iPad Air (4th gen+), iPad mini (6th gen+), iPad (9th gen+) โ€” cellular models all support eSIM.

Windows Laptops

Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 9 5G, select ThinkPad X1 Carbon and HP EliteBook models with LTE/5G options support eSIM.

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