URL: https://esimgo.in/esim-compatible-phones/ Source: eSIM Go (esimgo.in) Author: Nadezhda Semenova, entrepreneur, co-founder of the Trippy travel service, https://esimgo.in/author/ Updated: 12 Oct 2026 # eSIM compatible phones in India: check your model The version sold in India decides eSIM support, not the name. Most lists of eSIM support phones are global; this page uses the brands' India pages, checked on 12 Oct 2026. They show eSIM on every iPhone XS and later, all eight Pixel spec pages on Google Store India, 9 of 31 Motorola models and 1 of 10 OnePlus models. ## Short answer: check your phone in 30 seconds To check eSIM support, dial *#06# in the phone app. If an EID number appears, the phone has an eSIM chip. None of the maker pages we cite describes this dialler step. Or open the SIM settings and look for "Add eSIM". On an iPhone, Settings, General, About also shows the EID, per Apple Support. No EID? Check the SIM settings before ruling the phone out. Then follow the [install guide](/how-to-install-esim/). ## India model vs the same phone bought abroad An Indian variant can differ from the international variant of the same name. OnePlus India lists "Connectivity: eSIM" for the OnePlus 13 but "eSIM: Not supported" for the OnePlus 12. Nothing's India page for the Phone (3a) Pro reads "e-SIM: Yes (excluding India)". The India pages describe India versions only. Samsung's India list gives the Galaxy A35 and A36 eSIM "Only Europe, North America, Korea", so the Indian versions have none. Motorola India sells the Motorola Edge 70 Max in three versions; one, "Dual SIM (1 Nano SIM + 1 Nano SIM)", has no eSIM. For a phone bought abroad, check its SIM settings. ## Brands at a glance: iPhone, Samsung, OnePlus, Google Pixel, Motorola Five brands have their own eSIM compatible phones list on this site, quoting the maker's India page (checked 12 Oct 2026). Every iPhone from the XS and every Pixel spec page on Google Store India list eSIM; Samsung lists most S, all Z and four A phones; OnePlus and Motorola only a few. **iPhone.** Apple lists eSIM from the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR; two active eSIMs from the iPhone 13. The iPhone Air is eSIM-only. [iPhone models](/esim-iphone/). **Samsung.** Samsung India lists the S20 to S26 with Plus and Ultra, the S25 Edge, the S23 FE to S26 FE, the Z Fold and Z Flip phones, and the A57, A56, A55 and A37. [Samsung rows](/esim-samsung/). **Google Pixel.** All eight Pixel spec pages on Google Store India list "Dual SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM)". [Pixel models](/esim-google-pixel/). **OnePlus.** Only the OnePlus 13 of ten OnePlus India models lists eSIM. [OnePlus rows](/esim-oneplus/). **Motorola.** 9 of 31 Motorola India models list eSIM, including the Razr 60 and the Edge 60 Stylus. [Motorola rows](/esim-motorola/). ## Brands where most India models lack eSIM Redmi, POCO, realme and vivo phones rarely make a list of eSIM support phones in India. Of 29 Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models we checked, Xiaomi's India pages confirm eSIM on two: the Xiaomi 15 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G. For 11 more, only Xiaomi's global page lists eSIM, so the Indian version stays unconfirmed. Xiaomi's global pages show no eSIM for the other 16, including all nine POCO models. realme lists only nano-SIM slots on all four models we checked. Of [four vivo models](/esim-vivo/), only the X200 Pro lists "E-SIM: Supported". ## No eSIM on your phone? Your options abroad Without eSIM, a travel eSIM cannot go on your phone. Three options remain: your operator's international roaming pack, a physical local SIM bought after landing, or a second phone with eSIM. A local SIM needs a free slot and a phone that is not locked to your operator. Compare packs on the [roaming page](/roaming/). We sell travel eSIMs, so we have an interest here. If your phone has no eSIM, we have nothing to sell you: a roaming pack or local SIM is the right choice. ## Sources Checked on 12 Oct 2026 (IST). 1. [Apple Support (India): Set up eSIM on iPhone](https://support.apple.com/en-in/118669) 2. [Apple Support (India): Using Dual SIM with an eSIM](https://support.apple.com/en-in/109317) 3. [Apple Support (India): find the EID on your iPhone](https://support.apple.com/en-in/108037) 4. [Samsung India: Galaxy eSIM and supported network carriers](https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-esim-and-supported-network-carriers/) 5. [Google Pixel Help: use eSIM on Pixel](https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/9449293?hl=en-IN) 6. [Google Store India: Pixel 10 tech specs](https://store.google.com/in/product/pixel_10_specs?hl=en-GB) 7. [OnePlus India: OnePlus 13 specs](https://www.oneplus.in/13/specs) 8. [OnePlus India: OnePlus 12 specs](https://www.oneplus.in/12/specs) 9. [Motorola India: Edge 70 Max](https://www.motorola.in/smartphones-motorola-edge-70-max/p) 10. [vivo India: X200 Pro specs](https://www.vivo.com/in/products/param/x200-pro) 11. [Nothing India: Phone (3a) Pro](https://in.nothing.tech/products/phone-3a-pro) Other models named here carry their source and check date in the model list. ## FAQ ### Which mobile phones in India support eSIM? eSIM supported phones in India include every iPhone XS and later and the eight Pixels on Google Store India. Most Samsung S and Z phones have it, as do a few Motorola, OnePlus, Xiaomi and vivo models. Confirm yours with *#06#. ### How can I tell if my phone is eSIM compatible? Dial *#06# in the phone app. An EID number means the phone has an eSIM. If none shows, also look for "Add eSIM" in the SIM settings. ### Can I use eSIM on any Android phone? No. Many Android phones sold in India have two physical SIM slots and no eSIM. Check your exact model. ### Which phones only support eSIM? Of the India models we checked: the iPhone Air and one Motorola Edge 70 Max version, "Dual SIM (eSIM + eSIM)". Google says US Pixel 10 phones take eSIM only; the India Pixel 10 also has a nano-SIM. ### Do Indian variants of Samsung phones support eSIM? Yes for most S models, every Z Fold and Z Flip, and the A37 and A55 to A57. Samsung's India list limits the A35 and A36 to other regions; the S20 FE and S21 FE are not listed. ### Does my phone need to be unlocked for a travel eSIM? Yes, it must be carrier-unlocked. Apple states: "To use two network providers, your network provider must unlock your iPhone, or both plans must be from the same network provider." Ask the seller or operator. ### Can I use a travel eSIM and my Jio SIM at the same time? On a phone with eSIM and a physical SIM slot, yes. On an iPhone, Apple calls this dual SIM dual standby: "both SIMs can make and receive calls." Keep the Indian SIM for calls and OTPs, the eSIM for data. 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