eSIM Compatible Phones: Check Your US Device

Reno 14 does not support eSIM in most regions. Oppo limits eSIM to flagship Find series models in their global variants. The Reno lineup, including the Reno 14, uses physical SIM cards. If you need travel data for your next trip, check our full list of eSIM compatible phones to find a device that works with HelloRoam.

The LG V40 ThinQ does not support eSIM. LG never added eSIM hardware to the V40 or any model in the V series. LG exited the smartphone market in 2021, so no future updates will add eSIM support. To use a HelloRoam travel eSIM, you need a phone with eSIM hardware from Apple, Samsung, Google, or another supported brand.

Your phone reveals eSIM compatibility through its settings. On iPhone, go to Settings, General, About, and look for an EID number. On Android, dial *#06# and check for an EID next to your IMEI. An EID confirms your phone has eSIM hardware. Your device must also be carrier-unlocked to install a HelloRoam eSIM plan for travel.

Most phones store between 5 and 10 eSIM profiles but activate only 1 or 2 at a time. iPhones before the 13 store up to 8 profiles and activate one. iPhone 13 and newer run two active eSIMs without a physical SIM card. Samsung phones typically store 5 to 7 profiles. You can switch between stored HelloRoam profiles instantly without scanning a new QR code.

Dual SIM and eSIM are different technologies. Dual SIM phones hold two physical SIM cards in separate slots. 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 SIM slot plus an embedded eSIM. A dual SIM iPhone like the iPhone XS or newer runs one physical nano-SIM alongside an eSIM, giving you two active lines at once. HelloRoam uses the eSIM slot for travel data while your physical SIM keeps your home number active.

eSIM availability varies by carrier and country. In the US, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all support eSIM activation on compatible phones. International carriers vary widely. HelloRoam provides its own eSIM data plans that work independently of your home carrier in 185+ countries. Your phone just needs eSIM hardware and a carrier-unlock to get started.

The Honor 400 Lite is not confirmed to support eSIM. Honor typically reserves eSIM 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 purchasing. For travel data, browse our full eSIM compatible phones list to find a device that works with HelloRoam.

iPhones from the XS onward are eSIM compatible, including every iPhone 11 and newer model and the SE (2nd and 3rd generation). To check your specific iPhone, open Settings, General, About, and look for an EID number. If an EID appears, your iPhone has eSIM hardware. Your iPhone must also be carrier-unlocked and running iOS 12.1 or later to install a HelloRoam eSIM. In China mainland, only the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, 17e and Air support eSIM, and some iPhone models sold in Hong Kong and Macao use two nano-SIM cards instead.

The LG V60 ThinQ does not support eSIM. LG did not include eSIM hardware in the V60 or any other V-series phone. LG stopped making smartphones in 2021, so no future software update can add eSIM. If you need travel data abroad, you will need to use a phone from Apple, Samsung, Google, or another brand on the eSIM supported phones list.

Android phones with eSIM include flagship models from Samsung (most Galaxy S20 and newer), Google (Pixel 4 and newer), OnePlus (11, 12, 13, 13R, and Open), Motorola (Razr 40+), and select Xiaomi, Oppo, and Sony models. In the US, the Samsung Galaxy S25 sold by AT&T and T-Mobile, and the Google Pixel 9 sold by Verizon and T-Mobile, are the top eSIM Android phones. Most budget and mid-range Android phones do not have eSIM hardware. Check your exact model before buying a HelloRoam plan.

eSIM compatible devices include smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and laptops. Phones with eSIM include iPhone XS and newer (iPhone 14+ in the US is eSIM-only), most Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer models, and Google Pixel 4 and newer. Cellular iPad Pro models from 2018 onward, other cellular iPads from 2019 onward, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and S9 support eSIM. Apple Watch Series 3 and newer, and select Windows laptops with LTE, also include eSIM. All devices must be carrier-unlocked. AT&T and T-Mobile unlock postpaid phones once they are paid off, after 60 days from purchase on AT&T and 40 days active on T-Mobile. Verizon unlocks paid-off postpaid phones automatically, and prepaid phones on all three usually wait about a year. HelloRoam plans work on the carrier-unlocked phones and tablets among them, across 185+ countries.

A HelloRoam eSIM is not transferable to a new phone once installed. If you want to know how to transfer eSIM to a new device, the answer is that you cannot move the profile directly. Your HelloRoam eSIM stays tied to the original device where you activated it, and that includes your phone's own transfer feature. If it has not yet connected to a network your plan covers, email help@helloroam.com and we can issue a new eSIM. Once it has connected, its code cannot be used again and support does not issue a new one for a change of phone. Keep your order confirmation email for faster support.

eSIM replaces the physical SIM card with a digital profile downloaded to a chip built into your phone. A physical SIM is a removable plastic card you insert into a tray. The key difference: eSIM lets you add data plans instantly by scanning a QR code, while a physical SIM requires a store visit or mail delivery. HelloRoam uses eSIM for instant eSIM activation in 185+ countries.

eSIM activation on HelloRoam takes about 2 minutes. You scan a QR code with your phone's camera, your device downloads the eSIM profile, and the plan activates automatically. No store visit, no waiting for a SIM card in the mail. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon users can keep their home plan on the physical SIM while the HelloRoam eSIM handles travel data.

Cellular iPads and Android tablets with eSIM hardware work with HelloRoam data-only plans. Compatible iPads include the iPad Pro from 2018 onward, iPad Air from 2019 onward, iPad mini from 2019 onward, and the standard iPad from 2019 onward. Wi-Fi-only models do not have cellular capability and cannot use eSIM. Confirm you have the Wi-Fi plus Cellular version before purchasing.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 supports eSIM on all models: S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra. Samsung added eSIM starting with the S20 series, and most Galaxy S models since then include it, but not the S20 FE or S21 FE. Your S21 must be carrier-unlocked to install a third-party eSIM. To check, go to Settings, About Phone, and confirm no carrier lock is active. HelloRoam eSIM works on S21 across 185+ countries.

Your carrier must unlock your phone before you can install a third-party eSIM. Contact AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon and request a device unlock. US carriers unlock postpaid phones once they are paid off: AT&T after 60 days from purchase, T-Mobile after 40 days active on its network, and Verizon automatically. Prepaid phones usually wait about a year. On iPhone, check Settings, General, About, then Carrier Lock. If it reads 'No SIM restrictions,' your phone is ready for a HelloRoam eSIM.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 supports eSIM on all variants: S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. Most Galaxy S models from the S20 onward include eSIM hardware, but not the S20 FE or S21 FE. Your S22 needs to be carrier-unlocked to add a HelloRoam eSIM. Go to Settings, About Phone, Status, and check for an EID number to confirm eSIM hardware. S22 users can run a physical SIM and eSIM together for travel.

To know if your phone is unlocked, check the carrier lock status directly on your device. On iPhone, go to Settings, General, About, and scroll to Carrier Lock. If it reads 'No SIM restrictions', your phone is carrier-unlocked and ready for a HelloRoam eSIM. You can also dial *#06# to display your IMEI number; an EID listed alongside the IMEI confirms your phone has eSIM hardware. On Android, insert a SIM card from a different carrier: if it connects, your phone is unlocked. If your phone is locked, contact your carrier (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Straight Talk, or Cricket) and request a device unlock.

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 card from a different carrier. If it activates, the phone is unlocked. You can also dial *#06# to view your IMEI number, which your carrier needs to check or remove a lock. 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 onward includes it, except models sold in China mainland and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao, which use two nano-SIM cards. Your iPhone 11 eSIM setup requires iOS 12.1 or later and a carrier-unlocked device. The iPhone 11 runs one physical nano-SIM alongside an eSIM, keeping your home number active while HelloRoam handles travel data in 185+ countries.

The iPhone 12 supports eSIM on all four models: iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max. Apple includes eSIM hardware in every iPhone from the XS (2018) onward, and the iPhone 12 is no exception, except models sold in China mainland and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao, which use two nano-SIM cards. Your iPhone 12 must be carrier-unlocked to install a HelloRoam eSIM. To confirm, go to Settings, General, About, and look for Carrier Lock. If it reads 'No SIM restrictions', your iPhone 12 is ready for a HelloRoam plan.

Does iPhone 16 have a SIM card? In the United States, no. Does iPhone 16 have sim card capability at all? Only via eSIM: there is no physical nano-SIM tray on US models. All iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max sold in the US are eSIM-only. In most other markets, iPhone 16 includes a physical SIM tray alongside eSIM. iPhone 16 models sold in China mainland, and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao, use two nano-SIM cards and have no eSIM. US iPhone 16 users rely entirely on eSIM for their phone number and data. HelloRoam works on every iPhone 16 model with eSIM and activates in minutes by scanning a QR code.

How to transfer eSIM to new iPhone: the short answer is that you cannot move a third-party eSIM profile directly. eSIM transfer to new phone is not supported for travel eSIMs, because the profile is tied to the device. To use your HelloRoam plan on a new iPhone, email help@helloroam.com before the eSIM connects in your destination. We can then issue a new eSIM. After it connects, we do not issue a new one for a change of phone. Keep your order confirmation email for faster support. For home carrier eSIM transfer to new iPhone, iOS 16 and later supports Quick Start carrier transfer, but this only applies to your carrier profile, not travel eSIMs. If you delete eSIM iPhone profile accidentally, email help@helloroam.com with your order details.

The iPhone SIM chip is an embedded eSIM chip soldered to the logic board during manufacturing. On some newer iPhones, it replaces the removable SIM card tray. The chip stores multiple eSIM profiles that you download digitally by scanning a QR code. On iPhones sold in the US from the iPhone 14 onward, the physical SIM tray is removed entirely. You can verify your phone has the eSIM chip by dialing *#06#: an EID number listed alongside your IMEI confirms the chip is present.

How to remove SIM card from iPhone models with a physical tray: insert the SIM ejector tool or a small paper clip into the pinhole on the side of the phone and press firmly until the tray pops out. How to take out SIM card on iPhone SE, 12, or 13: slide the tray out and lift the nano-SIM by its edges. How to eject SIM card iPhone 14 US models: there is no tray. These phones are eSIM-only and do not have a physical SIM slot at all. iPhone 14 and newer sold in the US do not need SIM removal for travel. Install a HelloRoam eSIM instead by scanning a QR code in seconds.

Does AT&T support eSIM? Yes. Does att support eSIM on iPhone and Samsung? Yes, AT&T was among the first US carriers to offer eSIM activation. Does T-Mobile support eSIM? Yes. Does t mobile support eSIM activation without visiting a store? Yes, T-Mobile activates eSIM online or in-app. Does Verizon support eSIM? Yes. Does Straight Talk support eSIM? Yes, on compatible iPhones and select Android phones. Does Cricket support eSIM? Yes, on iPhones and supported Android devices. HelloRoam is a separate travel eSIM that works independently of your home carrier. You keep your AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Straight Talk, or Cricket plan active while HelloRoam covers data in 185+ countries, with no roaming charges and no new SIM card needed. How to unlock your phone for eSIM use: contact your home carrier and request a device unlock once your phone is fully paid off.

Your IMEI number is a 15-digit code that uniquely identifies your phone on mobile networks. To find your IMEI, dial *#06# on any phone and it will appear on the screen, along with an EID number if your phone has eSIM hardware. On iPhone, you can also find the IMEI in Settings, General, About. On Android, check Settings, About Phone, Status. Carriers use your IMEI to check eligibility for unlocking. HelloRoam does not require your IMEI number to purchase or activate an eSIM plan.