Which Android phones support eSIM? The Hot List

Smartphones that support eSIM have been around for some years. eSIM technology is clearly the future of network connectivity in smartphones. Already in the US, all iPhones sold in that country are eSIM-only. In all other countries, iPhones support both nano SIM and eSIM.

What of Android phones? That’s a more complicated scenario, considering that there are scores of Android phone brands. The leading ones support eSIM in their premium flagship and upper midrange devices. But at the entry-level and lower midrange, eSIM support is mising. This will change eventually and all smartphones will eventually support eSIM.

It is important to know, though, that some Android phone brands do not have eSIM phones at all till now. Below, I list brands that have eSIM phones and those that don’t.

Android mobile brands with phones that support eSIM

• Samsung – premium flagship, high-end, and upper midrange models.
• Google Pixel – All Google Pixel phones being released now have eSIM support.
• Sony – premium flagship, high-end, and upper midrange models.
• Asus – premium flagship, high-end, and upper midrange models.
• Xiaomi – premium flagship, high-end, and upper midrange Xiaomi and Redmi models.
• Motorola – premium flagship, high-end, and upper midrange models.
• HMD – the top-level of HMD smartphones have eSIM support.
• OnePlus – premium flagship, high-end, and upper midrange models.
• OPPO – premium flagship, high-end, and upper midrange model.
• Vivo – premium flagship, high-end, and upper midrange models.
• Honor – premium flagship, high-end, and upper midrange models.

When shopping for a phone from any of the above brands, be sure to check the specifications and ask whether it supports eSIM technology.

Android mobile brands without eSIM phones

As at the time of publishing this article, none of the following brands have any smartphones with eSIM support. So, if you must use an eSIM, you want to look elsewhere.

• Nothing
• TECNO
• Infinix
• itel
• Realme
• Philips
• ZTE
• Umidigi
• Ulefone
• Doogee
• Blackview
• Oukitel
• Cubot
• TCL

The above lists are valid as at December 4, 2024 when this article was published. I intend to keep it updated. You can help me from time to time, by pointing out which of the brands without eSIM phones eventually start supporting them.

How to activate eSIM in Android phones

In the meantime, I have used eSIM in a number of phones, including Apple iPhone SE 2022 and Samsung Galaxy S23, and both on the MTN network.

I have published a video guide walking you through how to activate eSIM in Android smartphones. I hope you find it useful.