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International travel is becoming more common, and if you are one of those people traveling in the year 2024, then you need to plan your travel data usage meticulously.
So, what happens if you install an eSIM on your iPhone but you don’t get to experience seamless connectivity like you hoped? Well chances are you just need some troubleshooting and your eSIM will be ready to use.
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eSIM cards are quickly becoming a staple in every digital nomad's digital deck for their ability to ensure connectivity.
By installing an eSIM on your iPhone or Android device you can access the different options for network connectivity available on the carrier of your choice. You can better understand the data plans available to you, and experience the full range of benefits that are available to eSIM users.
In the age of remote work, more people are interested in purchasing a device that offers eSIM compatibility because they don't want to be restricted by WiFi.
Here is a complete list of smartwatches that you can use on your international travels for their eSIM compatibility feature.

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eSIM compatible devices

iOS

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Notice: Device compatibility also varies from country to country. eSIM on the iPhone is not offered on the mainland of China. For example, iPhones XS, XS Max, and XR sold in China, Macau, and Hong Kong are not eSIM compatible (dual SIM phones with two physical SIM slots).

Your device must be unlocked and the iOS version must be updated to 14.1 or newer. You can check with your carrier to see if there is anything you can do to unlock the eSIM in your device. 

Apple

  • iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max (not Dual SIM*)
  • iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max (not Dual SIM*)
  • iPhone 14, Plus, Pro and Pro Max (not Dual SIM*)
  • iPhone 13, 13 Pro (not Dual SIM), 13 Pro Max, 13 mini
  • iPhone 12, 12 Pro (not Dual SIM), 12 Pro Max, 12 mini
  • iPhone 11, 11 Pro (not Dual SIM), 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone SE (2020) and SE (2022)
  • iPhone XS, XS Max (not Dual SIM)
  • iPhone XR (not Dual SIM)
  • iPad Air (2014, 2019, 2020, 2022)
  • iPad Pro 11 (2018 and 2020)
  • iPad Pro 12.9 (2015 and 2017)
  • iPad Pro 10.5 (2017)
  • iPad Pro 9.7 (2016)
  • iPad 10.2 (2019, 2020, 2021)
  • iPad 9.7 (2016, 2017, 2018)
  • iPad mini 4 (2015)
  • iPad mini 3
  • iPad mini (2019 and 2021)

Android

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Notice: Your device must be unlocked. You can check with your carrier to see if there is anything you can do to unlock the eSIM in your device. Within one device model there can be devices both with eSIM technology and without. Please check your device before the purchase.

Samsung

  • Galaxy A55
  • Galaxy A54
  • Galaxy A35
  • Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
  • Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
  • Galaxy S22 5G, S22+ 5G, S22 Ultra 5G
  • Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G (US versions of S21 are not compatible with eSIM)
  • Galaxy S20, S20 5G, S20+, S20+ 5G, S20 Ultra, S20 Ultra 5G (US versions of S20 and S20 FE 4G/5G are not compatible with eSIM)
  • Galaxy Note20, Note20 5G, Note20 Ultra 5G (US and Hong Kong versions of Note 20 Ultra are not compatible with eSIM)
  • Galaxy Xcover7
  • Galaxy Fold
  • Galaxy Z Fold4
  • Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
  • Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
  • Galaxy Z Flip4
  • Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
  • Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G (US versions of Z Flip 5G are not compatible with eSIM)

Google Pixel

  • Pixel 7, 7 Pro
  • Pixel 6, 6a, 6 Pro
  • Pixel 5, 5a 5G
  • Pixel 4, 4a, 4 XL, 4a 5G
  • Pixel 3, 3a*, 3 XL, 3a XL

Xiaomi

  • Xiaomi 13, 13 Lite, 13 Pro
  • Xiaomi 12T Pro

Huawei

  • Huawei P40 and P40 Pro* (not the P40 Pro +)
  • Huawei Mate40 Pro

Sony

  • Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
  • Sony Xperia 10 IV
  • Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • Sony Xperia 1 IV

Motorola

  • Motorola Razr 2019 and 5G
  • Motorola Edge (2023), Edge (2022)
  • Motorola Edge 40, 40 Pro
  • Motorola Moto G (2023)

Other

  • Nokia XR21, X30, G60
  • OnePlus 12
  • OnePlus 11
  • Nuu Mobile X5
  • Oppo Find X3, X5, X3 Pro, X5, X5 Pro
  • Oppo Find N2 Flip
  • Oppo Reno A
  • Microsoft Surface Duo and Duo 2
  • Honor Magic 4 Pro, Magic5 Pro
  • HAMMER Explorer PRO
  • HAMMER Blade 3, Blade 5G
  • myPhone NOW eSIM
  • Rakuten Big, Big S
  • Rakuten Mini
  • Rakuten Hand
  • SHARP Aquos Sense4 Lite
  • SHARP Aquos R7
  • Gemini PDA 4G+Wi-Fi
  • Fairphone 4
  • DOOGEE V30