Is your phone eSIM compatible? A simple guide for 2025

Before buying an eSIM for your travels, it is essential to check if your phone is compatible. Not all models support eSIM, and some devices purchased from a carrier may be locked .

1. How do I check if my iPhone is eSIM compatible?

Good news: most recent iPhones are eSIM compatible.

eSIM-compatible iPhones

• iPhone XR, XS, XS Max
• iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (2020) and SE (2022)
• iPhone 12 (all models)
• iPhone 13 (all models)
• iPhone 14, 15 and 16 (all models)

Recent iPhones sold in the United States are even eSIM only (no more physical SIM tray). They are therefore still eSIM compatible, provided they are unlocked.

Check on your iPhone

1. Open Settings .
2. Go to Cellular Data .
3. Look for the option "Add an eSIM" or "Add a cellular plan" .

If the option appears: your iPhone is eSIM compatible.

2. Is my Samsung Galaxy eSIM compatible?

Many Samsung Galaxy phones are eSIM compatible, especially the high-end models. Here are the main product ranges.

Samsung eSIM compatible devices (depending on region)

• Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra
• Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra
• Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
• Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra
• Galaxy Z Fold 2/3/4/5 and Z Flip 3/4/5
• Some recent A series (e.g., A54, depending on the region)

Warning: some models purchased from a carrier in Canada or the United States may have the eSIM function disabled as long as the phone is not unlocked.

Check on your Samsung

1. Open Settings .
2. Go to Connections .
3. Tap on SIM Management or SIM Cards .
4. If you see "Add an eSIM" : your Samsung is compatible.

3. Google Pixel phones

Google Pixel phones have had excellent eSIM compatibility for several generations.

Pixel compatible with eSIM

• Pixel 3 and later
• Pixel 4 / 4a
• Pixel 5
• Pixel 6, 6a, 6 Pro
• Pixel 7, 7a, 7 Pro
• Pixel 8, 8a, 8 Pro
• Pixel 9 and later

Check on your Pixel

1. Open Settings .
2. Go to Network and Internet .
3. Press SIM .
4. If you see "Add an eSIM" , your Pixel is compatible.

4. Your phone must also be unlocked.

Even if your phone is eSIM compatible, it must be unlocked. (not locked to a single operator) to accept a VoyageSIM eSIM.

Check iPhone lock

1. Open Settings > General > About .
2. Look for the line "Lock Operator" .
3. If you see "No SIM restrictions" : your iPhone is unlocked.
   If you see the name of an operator: it is still locked.

Unlocking for Samsung / Pixel

The easiest way is to contact your current provider (Bell, Telus, Rogers, etc.) and to request the free unlocking of the phone. In Canada, they are required to do so on newer devices.

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6. Your phone is probably ready for VoyageSIM.

By 2025, the majority of recent phones will support eSIM. If your device appears in the lists above, that the "Add an eSIM" option is available and that it is unlocked, You can use a VoyageSIM eSIM without any problems.