eSIM Android phones in 2026: Samsung, Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi

Most Android flagships sold since 2020 have an eSIM. That covers the Samsung Galaxy S20 and every S model after it, Google Pixel 3a and later, recent OnePlus number-series phones and recent Xiaomi flagships. Budget models, Chinese-market versions and some carrier-locked phones are the usual exceptions. We checked the lists below against each manufacturer's own pages on 2 November 2026. Where a maker publishes no list, we say so.

Brand	Models with eSIM (per the manufacturer)	Watch out for
Samsung Galaxy S	S20, S21, S22, S23, S24, S25, S26 series, including S23 FE, S24 FE, S25 FE, S25 Edge and S26 FE	US-market S20 and S21 units are widely reported without eSIM
Samsung Galaxy Z	Fold, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G, Z Fold2, Fold3/Flip3 to Fold7/Flip7, Flip7 FE, Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Flip8	Phones bought in South Korea: check the model
Samsung Galaxy A and others	A36 5G, A55 5G, A56 5G, XCover 7, XCover 7 Pro, Note20, Note20 Ultra	Most other A-series models have no eSIM
Samsung tablets	Tab S11 5G, Tab S11 Ultra 5G, Tab S10 FE 5G	Wi-Fi-only tablets have no SIM at all
Google Pixel	Pixel 3a and every later Pixel	Pixel 3a bought in Japan cannot run two SIMs. US Pixel 10 models (except the 10 Pro Fold) are eSIM-only
OnePlus	OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 15 (global spec pages list "eSIM: Supported")	Chinese-market versions; models before the 11
Xiaomi	Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15T Pro (global spec pages list nano SIM + eSIM and eSIM + eSIM)	Xiaomi notes that eSIM "may vary depending on country/region and carrier"
Motorola	No public model list; Motorola's eSIM page refers to "the eSIM built into your Motorola phone"	Check the spec sheet of your exact model

The Samsung list comes from Samsung's support page "Which Galaxy Phones Support an eSIM?" (last updated 21 September 2026). That page is written for Australian-variant devices, and Samsung itself notes that options can vary by region. The Pixel rules come from Google's Pixel Phone Help page on dual SIM. For OnePlus and Xiaomi we read the official spec page for each model, because neither brand publishes a single compatibility list.

Some lists from eSIM sellers name more OnePlus models (11, 12, 12R, 13R, 13T and the Open) and older Xiaomi models (12T Pro, 13, 13T, 14). Several sources agree on these, but on 2 November 2026 we could not confirm them on OnePlus or Xiaomi pages, so they are not in the table. If you own one of them, run the 30-second check below before you buy a plan.

eSIM support depends on the exact variant of the phone, not only on the model name. Manufacturers build regional versions of the same phone with different modems and firmware. A carrier can also sell a model with eSIM switched off or locked to its own network. The result: two Galaxy S21 phones can look identical while only one of them accepts an eSIM.

Four situations account for most of the "my phone should support eSIM but doesn't" cases we see:

1. Market variant. Phones made for mainland China usually ship without eSIM, and that includes OnePlus and Xiaomi models that do have eSIM elsewhere. Travel-eSIM sellers widely report that US-market Galaxy S20 and S21 units, and many Galaxy phones bought in South Korea before the S23, have no eSIM.
2. Carrier lock. A phone bought on contract may refuse any line except its carrier's, and that includes a travel eSIM. The phone has the eSIM hardware but will not use it for another network.
3. Firmware. eSIM support sometimes arrives or changes with a software update. A phone that has not been updated in a year may hide the eSIM menu.
4. Single-SIM mode. Older dual-SIM Android phones sometimes let you use the eSIM or the second physical SIM, not both. The menu exists, but it replaces your second slot.

Google's own page adds two Pixel-specific details. A Pixel 7 or later can hold two eSIM profiles at once if your carrier allows it. On a US Pixel 10, except the 10 Pro Fold, eSIM is the only option: there is no SIM tray.

The fastest check works on any phone: open the dialer and type *#06#. If an EID line appears (a 32-digit number), the phone has an eSIM chip. If you see only IMEI numbers, it has no eSIM or the eSIM is disabled.

To confirm the phone will accept a new eSIM, open the SIM menu:

Phone	Menu path	What you should see
Samsung Galaxy	Settings > Connections > SIM manager	"Add eSIM"
Google Pixel	Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Add SIM	"Set up an eSIM" or "Download a SIM instead"
OnePlus	Settings > Mobile network > SIM card & mobile data (names vary by OxygenOS version)	"Add eSIM" or "eSIM"
Xiaomi	Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks	"Manage eSIM" or "eSIM"
Motorola	Settings > Network & internet > SIMs	"Download a SIM instead"

The Samsung and Pixel paths come from the manufacturers' own pages. Menu names on OnePlus, Xiaomi and Motorola change between software versions and we could not confirm them on an official page, so if your path differs, type "eSIM" into the search bar at the top of Settings.

Samsung also documents a check that works before you buy a used phone. On Samsung's support site, open the device, choose Spec, then Network/Bearer. If "SIM Size" lists "Embedded-SIM", the model has eSIM.

Then check the lock. On Android there is no single "carrier lock" screen. The simplest test is to insert a SIM from another carrier: if the phone asks for an unlock code or shows "SIM not supported", it is locked. Ask the carrier that sold it to unlock it before your trip. Most carriers do this free once the contract or payment plan is paid off, and it can take a few days.

Our help page Is my phone eSIM compatible? covers the same check for iPhone as well.

The table answers the question for global and European versions of each phone. Four cases need a closer look.

You bought the phone abroad or second-hand. Check the model number, not the name. On Samsung it is in Settings > About phone (for example SM-S921B for a European S24). The letters at the end mark the region. If the *#06# test shows no EID, believe the test over any list.

Your phone is a budget model. Most Samsung A-series phones outside the A36, A55 and A56, most Redmi and POCO phones, and most OnePlus Nord models have no eSIM, or have it only in some markets. A physical travel SIM or a pocket Wi-Fi is the alternative.

You use a work phone. Company device-management profiles can block eSIM installs. Ask your IT team before you travel, not at the airport.

The menu is there but the install fails. That is usually a lock, a weak Wi-Fi connection during the download, or a QR code that has already been used. Our Android install guide walks through each step. If it still fails, contact VoyaSIM support with your order number and the phone model.

Your home line is already an eSIM. This is more common now, and on US Pixel 10 phones it is the only option. A phone can store several eSIM profiles, but how many it can run at the same time depends on the model. Google confirms that a Pixel 7 or later can run two eSIMs at once if your carrier allows it. For other brands we could not confirm a dual-eSIM rule on an official page for every model. If yours runs only one eSIM at a time, you can still install the travel eSIM and switch between the lines in the SIM menu. While the home line is switched off, it will not receive calls or texts. Do not delete your home eSIM to make room. Re-installing it usually needs a new QR code from your carrier, which is hard to get from abroad.

What this means for travel: if your phone is in the table and unlocked, you can install a travel eSIM next to your home SIM. Your number keeps receiving calls and texts on the physical SIM while the eSIM carries the data. You do not need a SIM tool or a shop visit when you land.

If your Android phone passed the check, pick a plan for where you are going. For a trip around Europe, the VoyaSIM Europe 10 GB plan for 31 days costs $8.40 (checked on 2 November 2026). For a multi-region trip, the Global 3 GB plan for 30 days is $22.80 and covers 117 countries. Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before your flight: the validity starts at the first connection abroad, not at install. Other European options are on the Europe eSIM page. If the line shows no signal when you land, follow No signal after landing: what to check.

By the VoyaSIM support team — we answer these questions every day for travelers in 200+ countries. Last checked: 2 November 2026.