Guide
How to check if your phone is compatible with eSIM
Not every phone supports eSIM — and even among those that do, carrier support varies. Here's how to check every layer of that puzzle.
Step 1 — Check your phone's hardware
The first question is whether your device physically has an eSIM chip. Here's how to find out for the most common platforms:
iPhone
Go to Settings → General → About. Scroll down to find "Available SIM" or "Digital SIM." If you see an EID number, eSIM is supported.
Android
Go to Settings → About Phone → SIM Status. Look for an EID entry. The exact path differs by brand — try "SIM card info" or "SIM & network."
Samsung
Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager. If an "Add eSIM" option appears, your device supports it.
Google Pixel
Go to Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs. A "+ Download a SIM" button confirms eSIM support.
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
Full eSIM support across most plans. Check your specific plan for dual-SIM availability.
EE, Vodafone, O2 (UK)
eSIM supported on pay-monthly and SIM-only plans. Prepay eSIM is more limited.
KPN, Odido (Netherlands)
eSIM available on postpaid plans. Check with your provider for prepaid eSIM options.
Travel eSIMs
Services like momo work on any compatible unlocked device — no local carrier required.
NOTE: Some phones sold by certain carriers are eSIM-locked — the hardware exists but the feature is disabled. This is common with carrier-branded devices in the US and parts of Asia. Unlocking may require contacting your original carrier.
Step 2 — Check your device model
Still not sure? Here's a quick overview of devices that support eSIM: iPhone XS, XR and all models since 2018+; Samsung Galaxy S20 and later flagships, Z Fold and Z Flip series; Google Pixel 3 and later; Motorola Razr 2019+, selected Edge and G series; most flagship Windows laptops and Surface devices since 2018.
iPhone
Go to Settings → General → About. Scroll down to find "Available SIM" or "Digital SIM." If you see an EID number, eSIM is supported.
Android
Go to Settings → About Phone → SIM Status. Look for an EID entry. The exact path differs by brand — try "SIM card info" or "SIM & network."
Samsung
Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager. If an "Add eSIM" option appears, your device supports it.
Google Pixel
Go to Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs. A "+ Download a SIM" button confirms eSIM support.
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
Full eSIM support across most plans. Check your specific plan for dual-SIM availability.
EE, Vodafone, O2 (UK)
eSIM supported on pay-monthly and SIM-only plans. Prepay eSIM is more limited.
KPN, Odido (Netherlands)
eSIM available on postpaid plans. Check with your provider for prepaid eSIM options.
Travel eSIMs
Services like momo work on any compatible unlocked device — no local carrier required.
Step 3 — Check your carrier's eSIM support
Even if your phone has eSIM hardware, your carrier must also support it. Most major carriers globally now do, but support for travel eSIMs, dual-SIM setups, and MVNO plans varies.
iPhone
Go to Settings → General → About. Scroll down to find "Available SIM" or "Digital SIM." If you see an EID number, eSIM is supported.
Android
Go to Settings → About Phone → SIM Status. Look for an EID entry. The exact path differs by brand — try "SIM card info" or "SIM & network."
Samsung
Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager. If an "Add eSIM" option appears, your device supports it.
Google Pixel
Go to Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs. A "+ Download a SIM" button confirms eSIM support.
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
Full eSIM support across most plans. Check your specific plan for dual-SIM availability.
EE, Vodafone, O2 (UK)
eSIM supported on pay-monthly and SIM-only plans. Prepay eSIM is more limited.
KPN, Odido (Netherlands)
eSIM available on postpaid plans. Check with your provider for prepaid eSIM options.
Travel eSIMs
Services like momo work on any compatible unlocked device — no local carrier required.
Step 4 — Make sure your phone is unlocked
A phone locked to one carrier generally cannot use another carrier's eSIM — even if the hardware supports it. On iPhone: Settings → General → About → "Carrier Lock." If it says "No SIM restrictions," you're unlocked. On Android: try inserting a SIM from a different carrier, or ask your carrier directly. Contact your original carrier to request an unlock — most are legally required to do so after your contract ends.
iPhone
Go to Settings → General → About. Scroll down to find "Available SIM" or "Digital SIM." If you see an EID number, eSIM is supported.
Android
Go to Settings → About Phone → SIM Status. Look for an EID entry. The exact path differs by brand — try "SIM card info" or "SIM & network."
Samsung
Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager. If an "Add eSIM" option appears, your device supports it.
Google Pixel
Go to Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs. A "+ Download a SIM" button confirms eSIM support.
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
Full eSIM support across most plans. Check your specific plan for dual-SIM availability.
EE, Vodafone, O2 (UK)
eSIM supported on pay-monthly and SIM-only plans. Prepay eSIM is more limited.
KPN, Odido (Netherlands)
eSIM available on postpaid plans. Check with your provider for prepaid eSIM options.
Travel eSIMs
Services like momo work on any compatible unlocked device — no local carrier required.
TIP: If you bought your phone outright (not on a payment plan), it's almost certainly already unlocked.
TIP: Some regions like the EU require phones to be sold unlocked by law — if you bought your device in Europe, you're likely good to go.
Quick compatibility checklist
Your phone model is from 2018 or later (flagship or mid-range)
You can find an EID number in your device settings
Your carrier offers eSIM plans (check their website or call support)
Your device is SIM-unlocked
Your software is up to date (eSIM provisioning requires current OS versions)
If all boxes are checked, you're ready to go eSIM. If not, your carrier's support line is the fastest way to sort out the missing piece.