How do I know whether my phone supports eSIM?

Type the model into the check on this page, or open the cellular settings: an «Add eSIM» or «Download SIM» item means the phone supports it. You can also dial *#06# and look for an EID line.

What does «depends on your phone's version» mean?

One model can ship in regional variants with and without eSIM — most often the mainland China, Hong Kong and Japan versions lack it. The model name does not reveal this, so such a phone has to be checked in its settings.

What if my phone has no eSIM?

The profile cannot be installed. For travel data you can still use a local physical SIM, a mobile hotspot, or a second phone with eSIM sharing its connection.

Do I keep my own number with an eSIM?

Yes. A MoreSim eSIM connects as a second line: the physical SIM stays in the phone and keeps receiving calls and texts on your home number.

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Does your phone support eSIM?

Type the model and the answer appears at once. No scrolling through hundreds of rows: the search forgives typos and short names, and every answer ends with a next step.

Yes — the profile installs as a second line and your home SIM stays in the phone.
Depends on the version — the model has regional variants without eSIM; we show how to check yours.
No — we say so before you pay, and suggest other ways to stay online.

The check needs JavaScript. Without it, open Settings → Cellular on your phone: an «Add eSIM» item means the phone supports it.

Why check before you buy

An eSIM is a carrier profile downloaded into a chip inside the phone. With no chip there is nowhere to put the plan — neither a QR code nor support can work around that. A minute now saves a refund and a ruined first day of the trip.

The model name is not the whole story

The same model ships with and without eSIM depending on the market — most often handsets brought from mainland China, Hong Kong or Japan. So in doubtful cases we do not guess: we show the check in the settings.

A carrier handset may be locked

Phones bought on contract sometimes refuse third-party profiles. The spec sheet says eSIM, yet nothing installs — unlocking with the carrier that sold the phone fixes it.

Install it at home

Installing a profile needs internet. At home that is Wi-Fi and two minutes; at the arrival airport it is a stranger's network in a hurry. Set the eSIM up in advance — the plan only starts counting when it connects at the destination.

Phone is fine — pick a destination

200+ countries and regions, payment by card, SBP or in the Telegram bot, the QR code arrives in the chat in about 30 seconds.

eSIM catalogue Ask in the bot

Longer reads in the journal

Which phones support eSIM A table by brand and the spec-sheet wording worth reading closely. Four ways to check support Settings, the EID, the maker's spec sheet and an automatic check in the bot. If eSIM is not supported What to do with a phone without eSIM and which workarounds actually help.