Planning to buy eSIM? Use this guide to quickly confirm whether your smartphone supports eSIM before ordering your RoamFree eSIM.
Even if your phone model is listed as compatible, device region version and carrier lock will affect eSIM availability. This is the most common mistake users make.
Before checking the model list, confirm these two critical rules:
- Your phone must be carrier-unlocked. Carrier-locked phones cannot install foreign eSIM profiles.
- The hardware of your phone version must include eSIM. The same model sold in different countries may remove eSIM hardware.
iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 series, iPhone SE (2020, SE2) and SE (2022, SE3).
- iPhone 14 and newer US models only support eSIM, no physical SIM tray.
- Important note: iPhones sold in mainland China, some Hong Kong / Macau versions do NOT have eSIM hardware.
- Dual eSIM support: iPhone13 and later can store multiple eSIM profiles, activate two eSIM at the same time.
iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Mini with cellular from 2021 onwards. Wi-Fi-only iPads do not support eSIM.
Compatible models: Galaxy S20 and newer S series, Galaxy Note20 series, Galaxy Z Fold / Z Flip foldable phones, selected Galaxy A series.
- Some US carrier locked Samsung phones disable eSIM function.
- Older S10, Note10 series do NOT support eSIM.
Pixel 3, 3XL, Pixel 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 series, Pixel Fold.
- Pixel 3a / 3a XL generally do not support eSIM.
- Pixel 3 has market restrictions: some Australia, Japan and carrier variants lose eSIM capability.
- Xiaomi: Xiaomi 13, 14,15 series, 12T Pro, selected global / EU versions. Chinese domestic Xiaomi models usually remove eSIM.
- Oppo: Find X3, X5, X7, X8 series, selected global models. Lite series mostly no eSIM.
- Sony: Xperia 1 IV/V/VI, Xperia5 IV/V and newer.
- Motorola: Razr foldable series, recent Edge high-end models; most G / E series not supported.
- Nothing Phone: Phone (1), Phone (2), Phone (3)
- Honor: Magic5, Magic6 and newer global flagship models
- Tablets: Selected Samsung Tab S8/S9 cellular models
- Windows laptops: Surface Pro X, Surface Pro9 LTE version
RoamFree eSIM plans are designed mainly for smartphones. Tablet / laptop eSIM compatibility is listed for reference only.
- iPhone: Settings > General > About, look for "eSIM" section.
- Android Samsung: Settings > Connections > SIM manager
- Pixel: Settings > Network & internet > SIMs
Two top reasons:
- The phone is carrier locked by original mobile operator.
- This specific regional version of your phone has eSIM hardware removed.
RoamFree eSIM only works on eSIM-enabled unlocked devices. If your phone does not support eSIM, physical SIM cards will be your alternative for mobile data.
Once you confirm your device supports eSIM, browse our country-specific eSIM plans. RoamFree offers affordable data packages for users, digital nomads and business visitors.
