Which devices have eSIM? All info at a glance

Embedded SIM or eSIM for short is a new SIM card format for smartphones and tablets. Find out what makes the new SIM card different from classic wireless cards and get an overview of all the devices that are already equipped with the new technology.

eSIM: What you need to know about the new SIM card format

Unlike classic SIM cards, the new eSIM cards are fixed and integrated into mobile devices ex works.

• The new format brings some advantages. For example, you no longer need to pay attention to get a suitable SIM card for your smartphone or tablet.
• The cards are activated via an activation code, which you can request from your mobile operator.

eSIM devices at a glance

Since eSIM is still relatively new, there are currently only a few devices that have the technology.

• Apple first installed eSIM technology in the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR. The current iPhone 11 series is also equipped with the new SIM format. In addition to the smartphones, the Apple Watch Series 3 and 4 and the iPad Pro of 2018 also have eSIM.
• Google has equipped its smartphones with eSIM since the Pixel 3.
• The new Samsung Galaxy S20 models are also the first Samsung smartphones equipped with the new SIM format. In addition to the Galaxy S20, the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch as well as the Galaxy Watch Active 2 also support eSIM.