Look for the eSIM option
Look for “Add eSIM” in network settings. Confirm your model with the manufacturer.
Is your phone eSIM compatible?
Check these three things before choosing your eSIM.
Your phone is unlocked
Your phone must be network-unlocked. Ask your carrier if you’re unsure.
Wi-Fi when you arrive
Find your eSIM in your account. You’ll need Wi-Fi to install it.
POPULAR MODELS
Find your phone.
This list is not exhaustive. Compatibility also depends on where you bought your phone.
Bought in China? Check your versionApple
iPhone
- iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max
- iPhone Duo — eSIM only, no physical SIM
- iPhone 17e
- iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone Air — eSIM only, no physical SIM
- iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13, 12 and 11 — mini, Plus, Pro and Pro Max where available
- iPhone SE (3rd and 2nd generations)
- iPhone XS, XS Max, XR
Bought in China, Hong Kong or Macao? Check the guidance below.
Samsung
Galaxy
- Galaxy S20, S21, S22, S23, S24, S25, S26 (+ / Ultra)
- Galaxy S23 FE, S24 FE, S25 FE
- Galaxy Z Flip4–7, Z Fold4–7
- Galaxy A55, A56
Not all Galaxy FE and A models support eSIM. Check your model and purchase region.
Google
Pixel
- Pixel 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Their a, Pro, Pro XL and Fold versions where available
- Pixel 4, 4a, 5, 5a
Supported from Pixel 4 onwards. Pixel 2 and 3 have extra restrictions.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi
- Xiaomi 14T
- Xiaomi 15
International models. Check availability in your region and with your carrier.
Manufacturer sources checked on 1 October 2026.
WHERE YOU BOUGHT IT MATTERS
China, Hong Kong and Macao: check the version.
iPhone bought in mainland China
Apple lists these mainland China models as eSIM-compatible:
- iPhone 18 Pro — A3715
- iPhone 18 Pro Max — A3718
- iPhone Duo — A3721
- iPhone 17e — A3635
- iPhone Air — A3518
iPhone Duo and Air: eSIM only, no physical SIM.
Install your travel eSIM outside mainland China. Enable Location Services and connect to Wi-Fi.
These models store two eSIMs maximum. If both slots are full, free one. Restoring a deleted Chinese eSIM requires a carrier-store visit when you return.
Apple: mainland China models and conditionsiPhone bought in Hong Kong or Macao
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max support eSIM. iPhone Duo and Air are eSIM-only. Some older models use two physical SIMs. Rules differ from mainland China: check your model in Apple’s list.
Apple: Hong Kong and Macao guidanceAndroid and Chinese brands
Compatibility depends on the model and purchase region, not the brand. Check your exact version with the manufacturer.
Can’t find your model?
Send us the model, reference and purchase country — no IMEI needed. A physical SIM may be an alternative if your phone is unlocked and has a SIM tray.
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