Which Devices Support eSIM in 2025

As of late 2025, eSIM support has become the standard for flagship and mid-range devices. A significant shift this year is that more US-based models (specifically from Google and Apple) have moved to eSIM-only designs, removing the physical SIM tray entirely.

Below is the comprehensive list of devices supporting eSIM in 2025, categorized by brand and device type.

📱 Smartphones

Apple (iPhone)

• Latest Models (2025): iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Air/Slim.

  • Note: US models of the iPhone 17 series are eSIM-only (no physical SIM tray).

• Recent Models: iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max.

  • Note: US models of the iPhone 14, 15, and 16 series are also eSIM-only.

• Older Supported Models:

  • iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max

  • iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max

  • iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max

  • iPhone XS, XS Max, XR

  • iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd Gen)

Samsung (Galaxy)

• Flagship S-Series:

  • 2025: Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra.

  • Previous: Galaxy S24, S23, S22, S21, and S20 series.

• Foldables (Z-Series):

  • Galaxy Z Fold 6 & Z Flip 6 (and newer 2025 variants like Z Fold 7/Flip 7).

  • Galaxy Z Fold 3, 4, 5 & Z Flip 3, 4, 5.

• Mid-Range (A-Series):

  • Galaxy A55, A54, A35 (Select regions only).

  • Note: Check your specific model number; budget Samsung phones often lack eSIM.

Google (Pixel)

• 2025 Release: Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold.

  • Note: US models of the Pixel 10 series are now eSIM-only.

• Previous: Pixel 9 series, Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 6 series, Pixel Fold.

• Older: Pixel 4, 4a, 5, 5a (Pixel 3a and 3 have limited support).

Other Android Brands

• Motorola: Razr (2025, 2024, +, 40 Ultra), Edge (2024, 2023, 40 Pro, 50 Ultra), Moto G54 5G.

• Sony: Xperia 1 VI, 1 V, 1 IV, Xperia 5 V, Xperia 10 VI.

• Xiaomi: Xiaomi 15, 14, 13 series (Pro/Ultra/Lite), 13T, 12T Pro.

  • Warning: Global versions only. Mainland China versions usually do not support eSIM.

• Oppo: Find X8, Find N3, Find N3 Flip, Find X5/X6 Pro, Reno 11/12 Pro (Global).

💻 Tablets & Laptops

⌚ Smartwatches

• Apple: Apple Watch Ultra (1 & 2), Series 3 through 10, Watch SE (Cellular models only).

• Samsung: Galaxy Watch 4, 5, 6, 7, and Ultra (LTE models).

• Google: Pixel Watch 1, 2, 3 (LTE models).

⚠️ Important Exceptions & Checks

1. Mainland China & Hong Kong Models:

   • iPhones purchased in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau physically possess two physical SIM slots and do not support eSIM.

   • Most Android phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo) sold in mainland China do not support eSIM.

2. Carrier Locks:

   • Even if your phone is on this list, it must be Carrier Unlocked to use a third-party eSIM (like Airalo or Holafly) or a second line.

3. US "eSIM Only" Models:

• If you buy an iPhone 14-17 or a Pixel 10 in the United States, you cannot use a physical SIM card.