Samsung and eSIM
Galaxy flagships have supported eSIM since the S20 series in many markets, and the Z Fold and Z Flip lines have supported it from early generations. In the A series only a few models carry it.
| Model | eSIM | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | Ja | 2025 | — |
| Galaxy S25+ | Ja | 2025 | — |
| Galaxy S25 Edge | Ja | 2025 | — |
| Galaxy S25 | Ja | 2025 | — |
| Galaxy S25 FE | Ja | 2025 | Market dependent |
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | Ja | 2024 | — |
| Galaxy S24+ | Ja | 2024 | — |
| Galaxy S24 | Ja | 2024 | — |
| Galaxy S24 FE | Ja | 2024 | Market dependent |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | Ja | 2023 | — |
| Galaxy S23+ | Ja | 2023 | — |
| Galaxy S23 | Ja | 2023 | — |
| Galaxy S23 FE | Ja | 2023 | Market dependent |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | Ja | 2022 | — |
| Galaxy S22+ | Ja | 2022 | — |
| Galaxy S22 | Ja | 2022 | — |
| Galaxy S21 Ultra | Ja | 2021 | — |
| Galaxy S21+ | Ja | 2021 | — |
| Galaxy S21 | Ja | 2021 | — |
| Galaxy S21 FE | Ja | 2022 | Market dependent |
| Galaxy S20 Ultra | Ja | 2020 | Not present in every market |
| Galaxy S20+ | Ja | 2020 | Not present in every market |
| Galaxy S20 | Ja | 2020 | Not present in every market |
| Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Ja | 2020 | Selected markets only |
| Galaxy Note 20 | Ja | 2020 | Selected markets only |
| Galaxy Note 10+ | Ja | 2019 | Selected markets only |
| Galaxy Note 10 | Ja | 2019 | Selected markets only |
| Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Ja | 2025 | — |
| Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Ja | 2025 | — |
| Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE | Ja | 2025 | — |
| Galaxy Z Fold 6 | Ja | 2024 | — |
| Galaxy Z Flip 6 | Ja | 2024 | — |
| Galaxy Z Fold 5 | Ja | 2023 | — |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5 | Ja | 2023 | — |
| Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Ja | 2022 | — |
| Galaxy Z Flip 4 | Ja | 2022 | — |
| Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Ja | 2021 | — |
| Galaxy Z Flip 3 | Ja | 2021 | — |
| Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Ja | 2020 | Market dependent |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5G | Ja | 2020 | Market dependent |
| Galaxy Z Flip | Ja | 2020 | Market dependent |
| Galaxy A56 | Ja | 2025 | Depends on the sales market |
| Galaxy A55 | Ja | 2024 | Depends on the sales market |
| Galaxy A54 | No | 2023 | Mostly ships without eSIM — check the SIM manager first |
| Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 5G | Ja | 2024 | 5G / LTE models only |
| Galaxy Tab S10+ 5G | Ja | 2024 | 5G / LTE models only |
| Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 5G | Ja | 2023 | 5G / LTE models only |
| Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G | Ja | 2023 | 5G / LTE models only |
| Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Ja | 2023 | 5G / LTE models only |
| Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE) | Ja | 2024 | Cellular watches use an eSIM issued by the carrier paired with your phone — travel eSIM plans cannot be installed on them. |
| Galaxy Watch7 (LTE) | Ja | 2024 | Cellular watches use an eSIM issued by the carrier paired with your phone — travel eSIM plans cannot be installed on them. |
| Galaxy Watch6 (LTE) | Ja | 2023 | Cellular watches use an eSIM issued by the carrier paired with your phone — travel eSIM plans cannot be installed on them. |
| Galaxy Watch5 (LTE) | Ja | 2022 | Cellular watches use an eSIM issued by the carrier paired with your phone — travel eSIM plans cannot be installed on them. |
| Galaxy Watch4 (LTE) | Ja | 2021 | Cellular watches use an eSIM issued by the carrier paired with your phone — travel eSIM plans cannot be installed on them. |
How to check on the phone
- Open Settings → Connections → SIM manager
- Look for Add eSIM or Add mobile plan
- Menu wording changes between One UI versions — search Settings for eSIM if it is not where you expect
Things to know
- The same model can lack eSIM in some countries — check your own SIM manager menu.
- Mainland China units and some South Asian batches typically ship without eSIM.
- Many India-market units have eSIM disabled — if you bought a grey-import handset, check the SIM manager before you plan the trip.
- Only 5G or LTE Galaxy Tab models carry an eSIM — Wi-Fi models do not.
- LTE Galaxy Watches use a watch plan from the carrier paired with your phone — travel eSIM cannot be installed.
Compatibility information is compiled from manufacturer specifications and public carrier documentation. We do not test every handset ourselves, and the same model can differ by sales market, so always check your own device's settings before buying a plan.
Model by model
Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraSamsung Galaxy S25+Samsung Galaxy S25 EdgeSamsung Galaxy S25Samsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24+Samsung Galaxy S24Samsung Galaxy S24 FESamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S23+Samsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 FESamsung Galaxy S22 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22+Samsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S21 UltraSamsung Galaxy S21+Samsung Galaxy S21Samsung Galaxy S21 FESamsung Galaxy S20 UltraSamsung Galaxy S20+Samsung Galaxy S20Samsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraSamsung Galaxy Note 20Samsung Galaxy Note 10+Samsung Galaxy Note 10Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FESamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5GSamsung Galaxy Z FlipSamsung Galaxy A56Samsung Galaxy A55Samsung Galaxy A54Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE)Samsung Galaxy Watch7 (LTE)Samsung Galaxy Watch6 (LTE)Samsung Galaxy Watch5 (LTE)Samsung Galaxy Watch4 (LTE)