eSIM Supported Phones Ireland: Full Device List

Most phones store between 5 and 10 eSIM profiles but activate only one or two at a time. iPhones before the 13 store up to 8 profiles and run one at a time. iPhone 13 and later can run two active eSIMs without a physical SIM card. Samsung phones typically store 5 to 7 profiles. You can switch between saved HelloRoam profiles any time without scanning a new QR code.

Dual SIM and eSIM are different technologies. Dual SIM means two physical SIM card slots in one handset. eSIM is a chip built into the phone that downloads SIM profiles digitally with no card to insert. Many modern phones combine both: one physical nano-SIM slot alongside an embedded eSIM. Keep your Eir, Vodafone Ireland, or Three Ireland SIM active for calls and texts while your HelloRoam eSIM handles data when you are away.

eSIM availability differs by carrier. In Ireland, Eir, Vodafone Ireland, Three Ireland, and GoMo all support eSIM activation on compatible handsets. Eir supports eSIM on iPhones and select Samsung Galaxy phones. Vodafone Ireland supports eSIM on a wide range of iPhones and Android devices. Three Ireland supports eSIM on compatible smartphones including recent iPhone and Samsung models. GoMo, which runs on the Three Ireland network, also supports eSIM on select plans. HelloRoam is a separate travel eSIM that works independently across 185+ countries. Your phone just needs eSIM hardware and a carrier unlock.

The Honor 400 Lite is not confirmed to support eSIM as of April 2026. Honor typically reserves eSIM hardware for premium flagship models sold outside China. Budget and mid-range Honor phones use physical SIM cards only. Check the Honor specifications page for your exact model before you buy. For travel data plans, browse the full eSIM compatible phones list to find a device that works with HelloRoam.

iPhones from the XS onwards are eSIM compatible, covering every model in the iPhone 11 through 16 series and the SE 2nd and 3rd generation. To check your specific iPhone, open Settings, then General, then About, and look for an EID number. If an EID is there, your iPhone has the embedded SIM chip. Your iPhone must also be carrier-unlocked and running iOS 12.1 or later to install a HelloRoam e-sim plan.

The LG V60 ThinQ does not support eSIM. LG did not include the embedded SIM chip in the V60 or any other model in its V series. LG stopped making smartphones in 2021, so no future software update can change this. If you need data on a trip to the US, Canada, or Japan, you need a phone from Apple, Samsung, Google, or another brand on the eSIM supported phones list.

Android phones with eSIM include flagship models from Samsung (Galaxy S20 and newer), Google (Pixel 2 and newer), OnePlus (9 series and newer), Motorola (Razr 40 and Edge 50 Pro), and select Xiaomi, Oppo, and Sony models. Most budget and mid-range Android handsets do not have eSIM hardware. Chinese and Hong Kong regional variants often strip out e-sim support even when the global model includes it. Always check your exact model and regional variant before buying a HelloRoam plan.

eSIM compatible devices include smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and select laptops. Phones with esim support include iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, and Google Pixel 2 and newer. Every i phone from XS onward is included, covering the full 11 through 16 range. Cellular iPads from 2018 onwards and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and S9 also support eSIM. Apple Watch Series 3 and newer and select Windows laptops with LTE or 5G complete the list. HelloRoam plans work across all of these in 185+ countries.

An eSIM is not transferable to a new phone once it is installed. If you want to move your plan to a new device, you cannot copy the profile directly. Your HelloRoam eSIM stays tied to the original handset where you activated it. If you switch phones, contact HelloRoam support with your order number and our team can re-issue a new activation code. Keep your order confirmation email so we can find your account quickly.

eSIM replaces the plastic SIM card with a digital profile downloaded to a chip inside your phone. A physical SIM is a removable card you push into a tray. The key difference: an e-sim lets you add a travel plan by scanning a QR code in about two minutes, while a physical SIM means a shop visit or waiting for a card in the post. HelloRoam uses eSIM for instant activation in 185+ countries with no hardware needed.

Setting up a HelloRoam eSIM takes about two minutes. You scan the QR code with your phone's camera, the device downloads the eSIM profile, and the plan activates automatically. eSIM activation is instant on any compatible i phone or Android handset from our list. There is no shop to visit and nothing to wait for in the post. Keep your Eir, Vodafone Ireland, Three Ireland, or GoMo SIM active for calls and texts while HelloRoam handles your data when you land abroad.

Cellular iPads and Android tablets with eSIM hardware work with HelloRoam data-only plans. Compatible iPads include the iPad Pro from 2018 onwards, iPad Air from 2019 onwards, iPad mini from 2019 onwards, and the standard iPad from 2019 onwards. Wi-Fi-only models cannot use eSIM at all. Make sure you have the Wi-Fi plus Cellular version of your tablet before you buy a plan.

Samsung Galaxy S21 supports eSIM on all three models: S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra. Samsung added s21 esim compatible hardware starting with the Galaxy S20 series, and every Galaxy S flagship since includes it. Your S21 must be carrier-unlocked to install a third-party plan. Go to Settings, then About Phone, and confirm no carrier lock is active. HelloRoam eSIM works on S21 in 185+ countries.

To use any third-party eSIM plan, your phone must be carrier-unlocked first. Contact Eir, Vodafone Ireland, Three Ireland, or GoMo and request a network unlock. Eir and Vodafone Ireland typically unlock handsets that are fully paid off and have been active for at least 12 months. Three Ireland and GoMo follow similar policies. Most carriers process the unlock within 5 to 10 working days. On iPhone, confirm the unlock in Settings, then General, then About. If Carrier Lock reads 'No SIM restrictions', your phone is ready for a HelloRoam e-sim plan.

Samsung Galaxy S22 supports eSIM on all models: S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. s22 esim compatible hardware is built into every Galaxy S flagship from the S20 generation onwards. Your S22 must be carrier-unlocked to add a HelloRoam plan. Go to Settings, then About Phone, then Status, and check for an EID number to confirm the embedded SIM chip is present. S22 owners can run a physical SIM for calls alongside a HelloRoam eSIM for travel data.

To know if your phone is unlocked, check the carrier lock status on your device. On iPhone, go to Settings, then General, then About, and scroll to Carrier Lock. If it reads 'No SIM restrictions', your phone is carrier-unlocked. On Android, go to Settings, Connections, then SIM Card Manager and look for a carrier lock indicator. You can also dial *#06# to display your IMEI and EID. If your phone is locked to Eir, Vodafone Ireland, Three Ireland, or GoMo, contact your carrier directly to request a device unlock. Most Irish carriers unlock phones that are fully paid off with no outstanding balance on the account.

To check if an iPhone is unlocked, open Settings, tap General, then About, and look for Carrier Lock near the bottom of the screen. If it reads 'No SIM restrictions', your iPhone is carrier-unlocked. A second method: insert a SIM from a different carrier. If it activates, the phone is unlocked. You can also dial *#06# to view your IMEI number, and Apple's IMEI check tool at checkcoverage.apple.com shows lock status. Your iPhone must be carrier-unlocked to install a HelloRoam eSIM plan.

iPhone 11 eSIM is fully supported on all three models: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Apple added eSIM to the iPhone XS and XR in 2018, and every iPhone from the 11 series onwards includes it. Your iPhone 11 needs iOS 12.1 or later and must be carrier-unlocked. The iPhone 11 runs one physical nano-SIM alongside an eSIM, keeping your home number active while HelloRoam handles travel data in 185+ countries.