eSIM compatible phones
Most phones made since 2019 can hold an eSIM. Check yours before you buy, because it cannot be fixed at the airport.
Compatible phones
Apple
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2022)
Samsung
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy Z Fold5
- Galaxy Z Flip5
- Galaxy A54
- Pixel 9
- Pixel 8
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 5
- Pixel 4
- Pixel 3
Motorola
- razr 50
- razr 40 ultra
- edge 50 pro
- edge 40
This list is a guide. Some models sold in certain countries, such as mainland China, have no eSIM.
Check it yourself
- Dial *#06#. An EID under the IMEI means the phone can take an eSIM.
- A phone bought on contract may be locked. Your operator unlocks it, usually free.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is an eSIM?
A digital SIM built into your phone. You install a plan by scanning a QR code, with no plastic card to swap and your own SIM left where it is.
Will my phone work with an eSIM?
Most phones made since 2019 do, including iPhone XS and later, Pixel 3 and later and Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must also be unlocked. Our compatibility page lists the models.
When should I install the eSIM?
Install it at home on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly. The plan only starts when it first connects to a network at your destination.
Do I keep my WhatsApp number?
Yes. WhatsApp, iMessage and your other apps stay on your usual number. The eSIM only carries the data.
Can I make phone calls?
Most plans are data only. You can still call over WhatsApp, FaceTime or any other app, and your own SIM can stay on for texts such as bank codes.
What happens when my data runs out?
We email you before it does, and you can top up the same eSIM without installing anything new.
Can I use my phone as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is allowed on every plan, at the same speed your phone gets.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, as long as the eSIM has not been installed or activated. Once it is installed, we refund it only if it cannot connect because of a network fault.