Before buying a plan, make sure your phone supports eSIM. The most reliable check takes ten seconds: dial *#06# from the phone app, and if an EID number appears, your device supports eSIM. The lists below cover the most common compatible models as of October 2026. Some regional versions differ, which is why the EID test always has the final word.
iPhone
Every iPhone from the XS and XR onward supports eSIM, including the SE (2nd generation and later), the 11 through 16 series, the iPhone 17 series, iPhone 17e, iPhone Air, and iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. From iPhone 13 onward you can use two eSIMs at the same time, so your home line and your travel data can both live on eSIM.
Bought your iPhone in Saudi Arabia or the Gulf? The iPhone 17 series, iPhone 17e, iPhone Air, and iPhone 18 Pro models sold in Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states have no SIM tray at all, so they are eSIM only. If yours is one of them, your Saudi number is already an eSIM, and a travel eSIM sits right alongside it.
China mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao: many iPhones sold there use two physical SIM cards instead of eSIM. In China mainland only the newest models, such as iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, and iPhone 18 Pro, support eSIM, and most other models bought there use two physical SIMs, so check with *#06# before you travel.
Samsung
The Galaxy S20 series and every S series since, up to the S26 range, the Note 20 series, and every Z Fold and Z Flip generation, including the Fold8 and Flip8. In the A series only selected models support eSIM, such as the A36, A55, and A56, and support varies by market. Some market-specific Samsung variants ship without eSIM even on flagships, so verify with *#06#. Our Galaxy A eSIM guide explains the regional variant trap in detail.
Google Pixel
Pixel 3 and later support eSIM (excluding a few early Pixel 3 units in certain markets), including the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 series. From the Pixel 7 onward you can run two eSIMs at once where the carrier supports it.
Other brands
Selected models from Huawei (P40, Mate 40), Xiaomi (13 onward in global versions), Oppo, OnePlus, and Motorola also support eSIM. Support varies by market, so the EID test remains the definitive check.
How do I check myself?
- Dial *#06# — an EID number means the device supports eSIM
- On iPhone: Settings → General → About, where an EID line means eSIM is supported
- To add an eSIM on iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM
- On Android: Settings → Network → Add SIM / eSIM
- Make sure the device is carrier-unlocked before you travel
Frequently asked questions
No. Most flagship phones from the last few years do, but many budget models and some regional versions do not. Dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM.
It is most likely a regional version without eSIM, such as many iPhones sold in China mainland or some market-specific Samsung models. A phone locked to a carrier can also refuse a new eSIM, so make sure it is unlocked before you travel.
Yes. iPhones without a tray are eSIM only, and from iPhone 13 onward two eSIMs can be active at the same time. Your home number stays on, and the travel eSIM carries your data.
Yes. Your main line stays in place for calls and bank verification texts as usual, while your data runs through the travel eSIM.
Device supported? Download the Simply app and pick your destination. Setup takes minutes, and the installation guide walks you through it. To keep your Saudi number working on the trip, read keep your number while traveling.