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Português (PT)Does the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro support eSIM?
The ROG Phone 8 Pro normally ships without eSIM, so check your own handset's SIM menu before buying a plan.
Quick answer
- The ROG Phone 8 Pro normally ships without eSIM, so check your own handset's SIM menu before buying a plan.
- Normally ships without eSIM — confirm in your handset's SIM menu.
- ASUS lists two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM for this model, so a travel eSIM cannot be installed.
- Announced in 2024, part of the ROG Phone family.
What we hold on this model
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | ROG Phone 8 Pro |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Family | ROG Phone |
| Announced | 2024 |
| eSIM | No |
| Region caveat | Normally ships without eSIM — confirm in your handset's SIM menu. |
| Physical SIM slots | 2 |
| eSIMs active at once | 0 |
| Two lines active together | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| Official specifications | ASUS specification page |
How to check on this phone
- Open Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
- Tap Add SIM and see whether Download a SIM instead is offered
- ROG Phones have an X Mode that suspends some connectivity — if the SIM menu vanishes, switch it off first
Things to know
- ASUS does not roll eSIM out to every market at once, so a Thai-market unit and a European one of the same model can differ.
- ASUS tablets and laptops with built-in 5G are a separate line from the phones — read each model's spec sheet on its own.
What to do next
On paper this model does not carry an eSIM. Before deciding anything, open the SIM menu on the handset once, because the same model sold in another market can differ. If it genuinely is not there, the alternatives are ordinary: a physical SIM bought at the destination, or a second device that does support eSIM sharing its connection over a hotspot.
Other ROG Phone models
| Model | eSIM | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ROG Phone 9 Pro | Yes | 2024 |
| ROG Phone 9 | Yes | 2024 |
| ROG Phone 8 | No | 2024 |
2024 models from other brands
FAQ
Does the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro support eSIM?+
The ROG Phone 8 Pro normally ships without eSIM, so check your own handset's SIM menu before buying a plan.
How do I confirm eSIM on the ROG Phone 8 Pro actually in my hand?+
Open the settings menu using the steps on this page. If you see an option to add a cellular or eSIM plan, the handset supports it. That check beats going by the model name, because the same model sold in a different market can ship with a different SIM arrangement.
I bought this handset abroad. Does eSIM still work the same way?+
The eSIM chip itself is not tied to where you bought the phone, but some market variants leave the feature out at the factory, and a handset bought on contract from a carrier may still be network locked. Check those two things first: whether the eSIM menu exists, and whether the phone is carrier unlocked.
If I install a travel plan on this phone, does my home SIM keep working?+
Yes. A handset with eSIM holds several profiles and can keep two lines active at once, so the normal setup is the eSIM carrying data while your usual SIM stays in for calls and SMS. Your home SIM only runs up roaming charges if you leave data roaming switched on for that line.
What do I do if this handset has no eSIM?+
You can still travel normally; you just need a physical SIM at the destination, or a spare handset that does support eSIM acting as a hotspot. It is also worth checking the tablet or second phone in your bag, because plenty of people are already carrying a device that works without realising it.