Best eSIM supported Devices in 2023

Being stuck into one mobile number from a particular carrier is not the case anymore. Now, a single tiny little component being inserted into your eSIM supported devices gives you the freedom to maintain a connection anywhere by connecting a service provided by any of a number of competing telecom providers.

Surely, this is the power of the eSIM (Embedded SIM) which becomes the mainstream of the smartphone market. While the Apple iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR were the most common eSIM supported devices in 2018, new Apple smartphones along with non-Apple smartphones were also certain to evolve to be counted as eSIM supported devices, as well.

Here is a list of the best eSIM supported devices 2022. Rejoice and get scrolling!

iPhone eSIM Supported Devices

Apple seems to have switched to adopting eSIM technology since 2018. So, the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR are smartphones with eSIM enabled technology. Referring to 2019, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and Pro Max also have an eSIM support out of the box,  Apple continues to release new eSIM supported devices such as; the iPhone 12 series & iPhone 13 series devices.

For a while yet, these iPhones can use eSIM or regular physical SIM because few eSIM networks are available worldwide. Scroll down to see all iPhone eSIM supported devices and decide what iPhone suits your need the most.

• iPhone SE 3 (2022)
• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 14 Plus & iPhone 14
• iPhone 13 Pro &  iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 & iPhone 13 Mini
• iPhone 12 Pro & iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 Mini
• iPhone SE (2020)
• iPhone SE (2022)
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone XR
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max

For iPhones and iPads purchased in Türkiye:

iPhone 15 Pro & iPhone 15 Pro Max

             New features:

• Action Button: Originally the mute button. Customize it to silence your phone or perform other actions from settings.
• USB-C: Copy media and files to your hard or flash drive.
• iPhone as mini MacBook: Connect keyboard and mouse via Bluetooth for faster typing.
• Pro Photos: 48MP with advanced editing options.
• Pro Zoom: Up to 5x times.
• Facetime Video Messaging: Record and send videos from Facetime.
• Safari Privacy: Enable passcode protection for private browsing.
• Siri Web Reading: Tap the “A”  icon in Safari for Siri to read web content.
• Offline Maps: Download maps for offline use.

iPhone 15 & iPhone 15 Plus

             New features:

• Dynamic island:Easily switch calls to a banner, control music, and get directions from maps app from the banner while checking other apps.
• USB-C: charge your phone with any USB-C cable, and charge other accessories from your phone, also connect any USB-C flash or hard drive to your phone to transfer any file.
• Upgraded new camera: Control image resolution to 48MP.
• Standby: Phone becomes a digital clock when charging, you can also customize the standby mode for other options like photos albums.
• Live voicemail: View and read voicemails in real-time, decide whether to answer.
• Undo shake: Shake to undo recent actions.
• Sensitive content warning: Blur sensitive content with toggle from the settings.

iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

Devices features

• Ceramic Shield front
• Textured matte glass back and
  stainless steel design
• Dual eSIM.
• HDR display
• Face ID

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

Devices features

• Ceramic Shield front
• Glass back and aluminum design
• Dual eSIM
• HDR display
• Face ID

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini

The iPhone 12 Mini is the world’s smallest, thinnest, and lightest 5G handset, making it even easier to download movies and videos:

• Super-fast 5G speed
• Super Retina XDR OLED display
• Water-resistant

iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max

• Game-changing 5G speed
• Amazing camera
• Industry-leading IP68 water resistance
• A14 Bionic cheap with up to 50% faster CPU and GPU
• MagSafe for wireless charging

iPhone SE 2020

This release of the iPhone family is considered the cheapest eSIM capable iOS device:

• More compact size
• Great display quality
• Affordable price
• Water-resistant
• Audio sharing
• Convenient Touch ID lock.

 iPhone XR

It features fast performance, excellent camera quality, and long battery life with an affordable starting price.

iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max

Your ideal partner in travel with its quality triple-camera system

• Longer battery life
• Triple-camera
• Gigabit-class LTE with faster download speed

iPhone XS or XS Max

It is known for its superior depth-sensing and Faces ID function within the camera programming:

• Vibrant, high-resolution OLED display
• 2x telephoto rear camera
• Fast cellular connectivity on LTE, with improved Wi-Fi antennas

Activate your data plans on an eSIM iPhone:

1. First, go to Settings > Cellular, then tap Add Cellular Plan
2. After that, position iPhone so that the QR code provided by your carrier appears in the frame, or enter the details manually. However, you may be asked to enter a confirmation code provided by your carrier.
3. Finally, tap Add Cellular Plan.

Alternatively, you can activate your cellular plan through your carrier’s app (if supported). Firstly, go to the App Store, then download your carrier’s app and use the app to activate a cellular plan.

Also, you can store more than one eSIM on your iPhone, but you can use only one eSIM at a time. To switch eSIMs:

• Go to Settings > Cellular.
• Tap the plan you want to use.
• Then tap “Turn on This Line”.

Google Pixel eSIM Supported Devices

Google phones, Google Pixel 2, and Google Pixel 2 XL were the first phones in the world to support the eSIM technology in 2017. This increased the chance of adopting this technology in the future release of its devices. Google continued releasing new eSIM-supported devices since then.

Here is the list of Google Pixel eSIM-supported devices:

• Google Pixel 2 (only phones bought with Google Fi service).
• Google Pixel 2 XL.
• Google Pixel 3 (not including phones bought in Australia, Taiwan, or Japan. Phones bought with US or Canadian carriers other than Spring and Google Fi don’t work with eSIM).
• Google Pixel 3 XL.
• Google Pixel 3a (not including phones bought in Japan or with Verizon service).
• Google Pixel 3a XL.
• Google Pixel 4.
• Google Pixel 4a.
• Google Pixel 4 XL.
• Google Pixel 5.
• Google Pixel 5a.
• Google Pixel 6.
• Google Pixel 6 Pro.
• Google Pixel 7
• Google Pixel 7 Pro
• Pixel Fold
• Google Pixel 8
• Google Pixel 8 Pro

Here are the details about some google pixel devices

Google Pixel 8

• Advanced 5G support.
• Premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus front/back, aluminum frame.
• 6.2-inch OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+.
• Dual rear cameras: 50 MP wide, 12 MP ultrawide.
• 10.5 MP front camera.
• Wi-Fi 6e/7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC.
• Long-lasting 4575 mAh battery, 27W wired charging.

Google Pixel 8 Pro

• 5G connectivity.
• IP68 dust/water resistance.
• Large 6.7″ LTPO OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate.
• High-resolution triple rear cameras: 50 MP wide, 48 MP telephoto, 48 MP ultrawide.
• Long-lasting 5050 mAh battery with 30W wired charging.
• Strong performance on benchmarks.

How to Switch eSIM in Google Pixel

To switch eSIM in Google devices:

1. Firstly, tap Network & Internet settings.
2. Tap on “Mobile Network”.
3. Choose “Advanced”.
4. Then it will open a list of carriers, just choose a service provider you want to go with.
5. Finally, tap on Switch.

Samsung e-SIM supported  devices

Samsung announced three new phones at the Samsung Conference 2020, which was held in San Francisco in the United States of America. The Samsung Galaxy S20 is the smallest version in the Samsung S20 series of phones, as it comes with fewer capabilities than the Samsung S20 Plus and Samsung S20 Ultra; But all of them have an embedded chip (eSIM). After that, Samsung adopted eSIM in its newly released devices.

Here is the list of Samsung phones that support eSIM.

• Galaxy S23
• Galaxy S23+
• Galaxy S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S22 5G
• Galaxy S22+ 5G
• Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
• Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
• Galaxy Z Fold
• Galaxy Z Fold 3
• Galaxy Note 20
• Samsung Galaxy S23 FE* (Models from China or from Hong Kong do not admit eSIM)
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 5G
• Samsung Galaxy A54
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• Galaxy S21 5G*
• Galaxy S21+ 5G*
• Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G*
• Galaxy S20*
• Galaxy S20+*
• Galaxy Z Flip*
• Galaxy Z Flip 4*
• Galaxy Z Fold 2*
• Galaxy Z Fold 4*
• Galaxy Note 20 Ultra*

*  The eSIM feature is not supported in Samsung Galaxy devices originating from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Additionally, all Galaxy FE “Fan Edition” models and the USA models of Galaxy S20, S21*, and Note 20 Ultra do not have eSIM capability.

Regarding Samsung devices purchased in South Korea:

• Most Samsung devices do not support eSIMs, except for the Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Z Flip4, and Z Fold4.

For Samsung Galaxy S21 series devices from Canada and the USA:

• They may have eSIM capability if the One UI 4 update is installed. Please contact your carrier or device manufacturer to confirm your Samsung device’s eSIM compatibility.

Here are the details for some Samsung devices.

Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra

• Super AMOLED display with high resolution
• Up to 1.5TB storage with microSD card
• HyperFast 5G speed (only S20 Ultra 5G)
• Powerful batteries, maxing out at 5,000mAh
• Upgraded camera with the revolutionary 8K Video Snap

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

It has an unusual model with a full-screen display and revolutionary flexible glass folds to fit in your pocket:

• Hands-free camera experience
• Dual battery
• Ultra-wide camera with a 123-degree field of view
• Face recognition and Fingerprint Scan
• Up to 1.0Gbps LTE

Samsung Galaxy Fold

It is the ideal smartphone for reading or watching videos since it is extremely fast and has a wide range of multitasking capabilities.

• Conveniently folds up to protect the main screen
• The huge 7.3-inch AMOLED screen
• A powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor

Note: Samsung Galaxy Fold: Samsung lets you store multiple eSIM providers with its Galaxy Fold which has a single physical SIM slot and an eSIM, but since the latter is only compatible with European carriers, the eSIM feature is unavailable on this model.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

• Impressive Display: Beautiful screen with minimal bezels and 120Hz refresh rate.
• Reliable Performance: Utilizes Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset for powerful performance.
• Long-lasting Battery: Larger battery for extended usage, supports fast charging (25W).
• Capable Camera: Optimized 50MP rear camera for versatile photography.
• Extended Software Support: It will receive updates for at least four years, ensuring security and new features.
• Improved Grip: The textured frame enhances grip, reducing the chances of dropping the phone.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra & Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

• Durable construction: Crafted from Gorilla Glass 6 and aluminum for durability.
• Immersive display: Large 6.9-inch screen with vibrant colors, HDR10+, and smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
• Capable cameras: Versatile triple-camera system for capturing high-quality photos.
• Long-lasting battery: 5000 mAh with fast charging support ensures all-day use.
• Practical features: Includes IP68 water resistance, fingerprint sensor, and Samsung DeX support for more convenience.
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G offers additional internal storage options.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 5G

• Foldable design with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection and an aluminum frame.
• Versatile triple-camera system for high-quality photography.
• Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset for smooth performance.
• Ample storage options with up to 1TB internal storage.
• Long-lasting 4400 mAh battery with fast charging.
• Enhanced connectivity with Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and UWB support.
• Stylish color options: Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue.
• Advanced sensor technology including a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 5G

• Foldable design with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an aluminum frame.
• Dual main camera setup and single selfie camera.
• Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for smooth performance.
• Available in 256GB/8GB RAM and 512GB/8GB RAM variants.
• Vibrant Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with HDR10+.
• Features side-mounted fingerprint sensor and various sensors.
• Supports Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.2.
• Available in Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow.

Samsung Galaxy A54

• Advanced 5G connectivity.
• Sleek design with durable glass front/back, plastic frame.
• 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+.
• Triple camera setup: 50 MP wide, 12 MP ultrawide, 5 MP macro.
• 32 MP front camera.
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C.
• 5000 mAh battery, 25W wired charging.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

• Storage: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB
• Size: 6.1 x 2.6 x 0.55-0.62 inches
• Main display: 7.6 inches AMOLED

Huawei e-SIM supported devices

The Huawei P40 is the first cell phone from the Chinese manufacturer to support eSIM. And below is a complete list of Huawei eSIM-supported devices.

• Huawei P40
• Huawei P40 Pro
• Huawei Mate 40 Pro

Notes:

• The Huawei P40 Pro+ is not supported with eSIM.

HAMMER e-SIM supported devices

• HAMMER Explorer PRO

Internal memory: 128 GB

Supports dual SIM, Nano SIM, and eSIM.

Operating system: Android 10

• HAMMER Blade 3

• HAMMER Blade 5G

• myPhone NOW eSIM

Oppo eSIM Devices

• Oppo Reno 9A
• Oppo A55s 5G
• Oppo Find X3 Pro
• Oppo Reno 5A
• Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G
• Oppo Find X5
• Oppo Find X5 Pro
• OPPO Find N2 Flip

Oppo Find X5 Lite is not supported with eSIM.

NOKIA eSIM Supported Devices

• Nokia G60 5G
• Nokia XR21
• Nokia X30

Nokia G60 5G

• Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
• Body: 166 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm, 190 g, Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame and back
• Display: 6.58″ IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1080 x 2408 pixels
• Platform: Android 12, Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G
• Memory: 64GB + 4GB RAM or 128GB + 4GB/6GB RAM, microSDXC
• Battery: Li-Po 4500 mAh, 20W wired charging

ONEPLUS eSIM Devices

OnePlus 1

• Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE
• Body: Dimensions 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm, weight 162 g, glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back and frame
• Display: 5.5″ IPS LCD, 1080 x 1920 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
• Memory: 16GB + 3GB RAM or 64GB + 3GB RAM, no card slot
• Main Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0, 4K@30fps video recording
• Battery: Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable, endurance rating 66h

Other eSIM Supported Devices

Motorola

Motorola Razr 40

• Network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
• Display: Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2640 pixels, second external AMOLED display 1.5 inches
• Memory: 128GB + 8GB RAM or 256GB + 8GB RAM or 256GB + 12GB RAM, no card slot
• Main Camera: Dual – 64 MP wide, 13 MP ultrawide, LED flash, 4K@30fps video
• Selfie Camera: 32 MP wide, 4K@30fps video
• Sound: Stereo speakers, Snapdragon Sound technology
• Battery: Li-Po 4200 mAh, 30W wired charging, 5W wireless charging

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

• Network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
• Body: Dimensions unfolded: 170.8 x 74 x 7 mm, folded: 88.4 x 74 x 15.1 mm, weight 184.5 g or 188.5 g
• Display: Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2640 pixels, second external AMOLED display 3.6 inches
• Memory: 256GB + 8GB RAM or 256GB + 12GB RAM or 512GB + 12GB RAM, no card slot
• Main Camera: Dual – 12 MP wide, 13 MP ultrawide, LED flash, 4K@30/60fps video
• Battery: Li-Po 3800 mAh, 30W wired charging, 5W wireless charging

Motorola Razr 2019

It is has a protective folding design, a smaller profile, and a full front screen for excellent selfies.

• Unique folding design
• 710 Snapdragon processor
• 21:9 ratio HD screen
• Great video-processing power

Motorola Edge+

Motorola Edge 40 Pro

Motorola Razr 5G

• Foldable P-OLED
• Operating system: Android 10
• SIM: Nano SIM and eSIM (Water-repellent coating)

NUU Mobile X5

It is recommended for affordability, power, and durability:

• HD screen
• Scratch-resistant screen
• 2,950 mAh battery capacity
• Fingerprint ID
• Smart Gestures, Record video with the 13 MP rear and 5 MP front camera simultaneously. 

When you combine all of this with the phone’s eSIM capabilities, you’ve got a phone that can keep you connected no matter where your travels take you.

Rakuten devices

• Rakuten Mini
• Rakuten Big-S
• Rakuten Big
• Rakuten Hand
• Rakuten Hand 5G

Sony devices

• Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
• Sony Xperia 10 IV
• Sony Xperia 1 V
• Sony Xperia 5 IV
• Sony Xperia Ace III

XIAOMI  Devices

• Xiaomi 13 Pro
• Xiaomi 13 Lite
• Xiaomi 13
• Xiaomi 12T Pro
• Xiaomi 13T Pro
• Xiaomi 14 Pro
• XIaomi Blackshark 3

Sharp Aquos devices

• AQUOS Sense4 Lite
• AQUOS R7

VIVO devices

• X90 Pro.
• vivo V29 Lite
• vivo V29
• Vivo X100 Pro

• Gemini PDA

• Xperia 1 IV

• Surface Pro X

• Honor Magic 4 Pro

• Fairphone 4

What about the World of iPads?

Apple’s tagline states regarding iPad (7th generation), ” like a computer. Unlike any computer.” Further, it adds much ease of use and versatility to its users, especially after upgrading its display making it more convenient for business users and creatives. To clarify, staying active with work, catching up on great books, keeping amused while traveling, or all of the above all day long can be done right from your iPad.

Furthermore, it is worth pointing out that what rises this iPad series to the top is the fact that you can stay in touch wherever you head without bothering to sign up for a monthly plan. In short, you can choose the option that fits you with the dual SIM your iPad contains.

The list of iPad eSIM supported devices:

• iPad Mini (5th generation)
• iPad Mini (6th generation)
• iPad (10th generation)
• iPad (9th generation)
• iPad (8th generation)
• iPad (7th generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation)
• iPad Air (5th generation)
• iPad Air (4th generation)
• iPad Air (3rd generation)

• Only iPad devices with Wi-Fi + Cellular features are supported.

How to check if your device supports eSIM?

Why is it essential for your new phone to support eSIM?

Having an eSIM-enabled phone entails:

1. No roaming charges = Performing tasks faster.
2. No data overage fees = Effortless connectivity from anywhere in the world.
3. No swapping SIM cards = You can top up your data instantly!
4. No more clinging to public WiFi = More secure connectivity.

Now the question is: Will the coming years be booming for eSIM?

There are many best upcoming smartphones that will be equipped with eSIM in the coming years, for most the companies will. No doubt, start shifting to eSIM platforms and the manufacturing of the eSIM-compatible phones will be taking center stage in the future as the default smartphones.

That is to say, this is crucial for the use of mobile connectivity overseas. This is because being always on with the internet in your pocket while traveling is something unnegotiable in a dramatically changed life. Hence, it is getting much easier and quicker to use your chosen data plans from your esim supported devices than hitting to either use hot spots, such as hotels, cafés, shopping malls, business premises, etc., or buy another prepaid local SIM. Therefore, follow this tutorial to discover how you can enjoy this service provided by Numero eSIM App.

On whole, we hope you have liked our thorough guide on eSIM phones for 2023.