How to tell if your phone supports eSIM

If you bought your phone in the past few years, it likely has eSIM support.

By Gabriela Vătu Nov. 9, 2026 8:15 am EST Hadrian/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Planning an international trip sounds fun until you realize just how much your phone bill will be. For such situations, eSIMs make more sense than physical SIMs. An eSIM is a digital SIM built directly into your device, allowing you to activate a carrier plan without inserting an actual physical nano-SIM card. For most people, that will even mean the ability to run two lines on one phone, as well as a faster setup process overall.