FAQ

Which devices support eSIM? (Compatible phones list, updated October 2026)

Q: How do I check if my phone supports eSIM?

Open the Phone app and dial *#06#. If an EID (a 32-digit number) appears, your phone has an eSIM chip. On iPhone you can also look for an EID row in Settings > General > About, or an "Add eSIM" option in Settings > Cellular.

Short answer: most phones released since 2018 support eSIM

Most flagship and mid-range phones from the last several years support eSIM, including the iPhone XS and XR and every iPhone since, the Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, Google Pixel 3 and later (with a few regional exceptions), and recent Motorola, OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO and Sony models. iPhone Air and iPhone Duo have no physical SIM slot anywhere in the world, and US models of the iPhone 14 and later are eSIM only.

A model name on this list does not guarantee eSIM will work on your specific phone. Where you bought it and which carrier sold it both matter. The quickest way to know for sure is the 30-second check below.

Last updated: October 9, 2026 (added iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, Pixel 11 series, Galaxy Z Fold8 / Flip8, Xperia 1 VIII and AQUOS R11)

3 requirements to use CORAL eSIM

Your device must meet all three of the following:

It has an eSIM chip (built-in eSIM support).
It is carrier-unlocked. A phone locked to AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, or any other carrier cannot install an eSIM from another provider.
It has not been modified (no iOS jailbreak, no Android root).

CORAL eSIM is a data-only eSIM. On a dual SIM phone you can keep your regular number active for calls and texts while CORAL handles your mobile data abroad, so there are no roaming charges from your home carrier for data.

How to check if your phone supports eSIM (30 seconds)

Method 1: Dial *#06# and look for an EID (works on any phone)

Open the Phone app and dial *#06#. If an EID (a 32-digit number) appears, your phone has an eSIM chip. If you only see IMEI numbers and no EID, your phone either has no eSIM or eSIM has been disabled for the market it was sold in.

Method 2: Check your settings

Device	Where to look	What you should see
iPhone	Settings > General > About	An "EID" row
iPhone	Settings > Cellular	"Add eSIM"
Samsung Galaxy	Settings > Connections > SIM manager	"Add eSIM"
Google Pixel	Settings > Network & internet > SIMs	"Add SIM" with an option to download an eSIM
Other Android	Settings > Network / Connections > SIM	"Add eSIM" or "Download eSIM"
Windows laptop	Settings > Network & internet > Cellular	"eSIM profiles"

For iPhone, see the step-by-step guide: How to check if your iOS device supports eSIM.

How to check if your phone is unlocked

iPhone: Go to Settings > General > About. If Carrier Lock (or "SIM Lock") shows "No SIM restrictions", you are good to go.
Android: The steps vary by manufacturer and carrier. A simple test is to insert a SIM card from a different carrier; if it connects, the phone is unlocked. You can also ask your carrier.

Phones bought on a payment plan in the US are often locked until the device is paid off. Carriers will usually unlock them on request once you meet their unlock policy.

eSIM compatible devices list (October 2026)

This list covers the major models but is not exhaustive. If your device is not listed, try the *#06# check above or contact your manufacturer or carrier.

Apple iPhone

iPhone 18 series: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max (released September 2026)
iPhone Duo (foldable, shipping October 23, 2026)
iPhone 17 series: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e
iPhone 16 series: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e
iPhone 15 series: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14 series: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13 series: iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12 series: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11 series: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
Other: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)

eSIM-only iPhones (no physical SIM slot)

Model	Where it is eSIM only
iPhone Air, iPhone Duo	Worldwide
iPhone 18 Pro / 18 Pro Max, iPhone 17 / 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17e	US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Guam and several Middle East countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman)
iPhone 14, 15 and 16 series	US (and some other regions)

Recent iPhones support dual eSIM: two active lines at once and eight or more stored eSIMs, so adding CORAL does not mean removing your home line.

Important: iPhones that may not support eSIM

iPhones bought in mainland China: Only iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air support eSIM. Other mainland China models use two nano-SIM cards and have no eSIM. On supported models, Location Services must be on, the travel eSIM must be added after you leave mainland China, and only two eSIMs can be stored.
iPhones bought in Hong Kong or Macao: Some models use two nano-SIM cards and cannot use eSIM. eSIM-only models such as iPhone Air are supported.
iPhones bought in Turkey: Devices first set up before June 23, 2020 may need an activation process that erases data. See Apple Support for details.

Apple iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models only)

iPad Pro: 13-inch and 11-inch (M5, M4), 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), 11-inch (1st generation and later)
iPad Air: 13-inch and 11-inch (M4, M3, M2), 3rd generation and later
iPad: iPad (A16), 7th generation and later
iPad mini: iPad mini (A17 Pro), 5th generation and later

Cellular iPads released from 2024 onward are eSIM only. Wi-Fi-only iPads have no cellular radio and cannot use eSIM.

Samsung Galaxy

Galaxy S series: S26, S26+, S26 Ultra / S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge, S25 FE / S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE / S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE / S22, S22+, S22 Ultra / S21, S21+, S21 Ultra / S20, S20+, S20 Ultra
Galaxy Z series: Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, Z Flip8 (released August 2026) / Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Z Flip7 FE / Z Fold6, Z Flip6 and earlier Fold and Flip models
Galaxy Note series: Note20, Note20 Ultra
Galaxy A series: A57 5G, A56 5G, A55 5G, A54 5G, A37 5G, A36 5G, A35 5G, A23 5G, XCover7 Pro
Galaxy Tab: Tab S11 / S11 Ultra, Tab S10+ / S10 Ultra, Tab S10 FE / S10 FE+, Tab S9 series (5G models)

Important: Galaxy regional exceptions

Mainland China models do not support eSIM.
Hong Kong models support eSIM starting with newer devices such as the Galaxy S26 series and Z Fold8 / Flip8. Taiwan models vary by device.
South Korean models: only some devices support eSIM, such as the S23 series and later and the Z Flip4 / Fold4 and later.
US carrier models of the Galaxy S20, S21 and Note20 series may have eSIM disabled.
FE (Fan Edition) models support eSIM from the S23 FE onward.

Google Pixel

Pixel 11 series: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold (released August 2026)
Pixel 10 series: Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 10a
Pixel 9 series: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a
Pixel 8 series: Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a
Pixel 7 series: Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a
Pixel 6 series: Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a
Pixel 5 series: Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G)
Pixel 4 series: Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G)
Pixel 3 series: Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL
Other: Pixel Fold

Important: Pixel regional exceptions

Pixel 3 / 3 XL sold in Japan, Australia and Taiwan do not support eSIM.
Pixel 3 bought in the US or Canada from carriers other than Sprint or Google Fi, and Pixel 3a bought through Verizon in Southeast Asia, do not support eSIM.
US models of the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 (except the Fold) are eSIM only, with no SIM tray.

Other Android phones (global models)

Motorola: razr series (razr 40 / 50 / 60 Ultra, razr 2025 and more), edge series (edge 40 / 50 / 60 and more), moto g series (g34, g53, g54, g55 and more)
OnePlus: OnePlus 13, 13R, 13T, 12, 11, Open
Xiaomi / Redmi: Xiaomi 15 / 15 Pro / 15 Ultra, Xiaomi 14 / 14 Pro / 14T / 14T Pro, Xiaomi 13 / 13 Pro / 13T / 13T Pro / 13 Lite, Xiaomi 12T Pro, Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 14 series, Redmi Note 13 Pro / Pro+, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
OPPO: Find X9 / X9 Pro, Find X8 / X8 Pro, Find X5 / X5 Pro, Find X3 / X3 Pro, Find N5, Find N2 Flip, Reno14 / Reno14 Pro, Reno13 / Reno13 Pro
Sony Xperia: Xperia 1 VIII, 1 VII, 1 VI, 1 V, 1 IV / 5 V, 5 IV / 10 VII, 10 VI, 10 V, 10 IV, 10 III Lite
vivo: X200, X100, V40, V29 and more
HONOR: Magic series, HONOR 400 / 200 / 90 and more
HUAWEI: P40, P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro (not P40 Pro+)
Nothing: Phone (3), Phone (3a) Pro
Others: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, Nokia G60 / XR21 / X30, Fairphone, HAMMER Explorer PRO / Blade 3

Phones sold mainly in Japan

SHARP AQUOS: R11, R10, R9 / R9 pro, R8 / R8 pro, sense10, sense9, sense8, sense7 / sense7 plus, wish series, zero6
FCNT arrows: arrows Alpha, arrows We3, arrows We2 Plus, arrows We2
Rakuten Mobile: Rakuten Hand 5G, Rakuten Hand, Rakuten BIG, Rakuten BIG s, Rakuten Mini

Note: Most Android phones sold for the mainland China market (including HUAWEI, Xiaomi, OPPO and vivo) do not support eSIM. A few new flagships now work with Chinese carriers' eSIMs, but support for travel eSIMs from other providers varies by model. Xperia 10 IV eSIM support depends on the region.

Windows laptops and tablets (LTE / 5G models)

You need a model with a built-in LTE or 5G modem running Windows 10 (version 1703 or later) or Windows 11.

Microsoft Surface: Surface Pro (5G models), Surface Pro 9 with 5G, Surface Pro X, Surface Go 3 (LTE) and more
Lenovo: ThinkPad X1 Carbon / X1 Nano / X1 Fold / X1 Titanium, selected Yoga models
Dell: Latitude series (7440, 7310, 7210, 9410 and more)
HP: LTE models of EliteBook, ProBook and ZBook, Spectre Folio 13
Acer: Swift 3 / 7, TravelMate P2 / P6 / Spin P4
ASUS: Vivobook Flip 14, NovaGo, Mini Transformer

Note: Surface devices locked to a carrier (for example AT&T models) are not supported.

Note: Mac computers have no cellular modem, so they cannot use eSIM. To get your Mac online, use Personal Hotspot from an iPhone running CORAL eSIM (Can I use tethering?).

Smartwatches

Smartwatches such as Apple Watch use carrier number-sharing services, so CORAL eSIM cannot be installed on them.

FAQ

Which devices support eSIM?

Most phones released since 2018 support eSIM, including the iPhone XS and XR and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, Google Pixel 3 and later (with a few regional exceptions), and recent Motorola, OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO and Sony models. As of October 2026 this includes iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, the Pixel 11 series and Galaxy Z Fold8 / Flip8. Your device must also be carrier-unlocked and not jailbroken or rooted.

How do I check if my phone supports eSIM?

Open the Phone app and dial *#06#. If an EID (a 32-digit number) appears, your phone has an eSIM chip. On iPhone you can also look for an EID row in Settings > General > About, or an "Add eSIM" option in Settings > Cellular.

My phone is not on the list. Does that mean it won't work?

Not necessarily. This list covers the major models only. Dial *#06#: if an EID appears, your phone has eSIM. If it is also carrier-unlocked, it will most likely work with CORAL eSIM.

My model supports eSIM, but I don't see "Add eSIM". Why?

eSIM may be disabled for the country or carrier your phone was sold in, or the phone may still be carrier-locked. If you bought it from a carrier, ask them to confirm it is unlocked.

Can I use eSIM on a carrier-locked phone?

No. A locked phone can only use eSIMs from the carrier it is locked to. Ask your carrier to unlock it before you travel; this can take a few days.

Will I lose my phone number if I add an eSIM?

No. On a dual SIM phone you keep your existing line (physical SIM or eSIM) and add CORAL eSIM for data. See Turn on data roaming after installation to set CORAL as your data line while traveling.

Does an iPhone bought in China support eSIM?

Only iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air bought in mainland China support eSIM. Turn on Location Services and add the eSIM after leaving mainland China. These models can store up to two eSIMs.

How many eSIMs can I store on one phone?

It depends on the model. Recent iPhones can store eight or more and use two at the same time (mainland China models store up to two). Most Android phones can store several eSIMs and switch between them.

Can I use CORAL eSIM on a jailbroken or rooted phone?

No. Installation and connection may not work correctly on modified devices.

Your phone is compatible. What's next?

Choose a plan: eSIMs by country / Regional eSIMs
Install it: eSIM installation guide
Turn it on when you land: Turn on data roaming
Not connecting? eSIM troubleshooting

Please note: Even if your device is listed, eSIM may be disabled depending on the country of purchase or the carrier. Before buying, make sure your phone's settings show an option such as "Add eSIM".