Check if your smartphone or tablet supports eSIM for European travel.
Important: Your device must be carrier-unlocked to use a third-party eSIM plan. Even if your device supports eSIM, a carrier lock will prevent you from installing plans from other providers. Contact your carrier to request an unlock before your trip.
All iPhones from XS (2018) onward support eSIM. US iPhone 14+ models are eSIM-only with no physical SIM slot.
| Model | eSIM | Dual SIM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 / 16 Plus / 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | US models eSIM-only |
| iPhone 15 Series | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Up to 8 stored profiles |
| iPhone 14 Series | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | US models eSIM-only |
| iPhone 13 / 12 / 11 / XS / XR | ✓ Yes | Limited | Physical SIM + eSIM |
eSIM support began with Galaxy S20 (2020). Availability varies by region — unlocked international models are most reliable.
| Model | eSIM | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S24 / S23 Series | ✓ Yes | Unlocked models recommended |
| Galaxy S22 / S21 / S20 | ✓ Yes | Some carrier variants excluded |
| Galaxy Z Fold / Flip Series | ✓ Yes | All recent foldables supported |
Pixel has had eSIM since Pixel 3 (2018). Clean Android implementation with excellent reliability.
| Model | eSIM | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel 9 / 8 / 7 Series | ✓ Yes | Multi-profile support |
| Pixel 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 | ✓ Yes | Single active profile |
Xiaomi 13/14 series and select Redmi Note Pro models. Chinese-market variants typically lack eSIM.
Razr 40 Ultra, Edge 40 Pro, and newer flagship models support eSIM.
iPad Air 3+, iPad Pro 3+, iPad mini 5+. Cellular models only.
Apple Watch Series 3+, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4+. Watch eSIM plans differ from phone plans.