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In Canada, many iPhone XS and newer models and Google Pixel 4 and newer support eSIM. Samsung support depends on the exact model and country of sale. Search your phone below, then confirm it shows an EID and an Add eSIM setting and is carrier-unlocked. Check current guidance from Apple, Google, and Samsung.
Choose your phone, then confirm three settings on the device itself. We never need your IMEI or EID number.
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These model families are listed in manufacturer eSIM guidance. Support can still vary by exact model number, country of sale, and carrier. This overview was checked against manufacturer guidance on October 25, 2026; use the links and the checks above to confirm your own phone.
eSIM support differs by country and exact model; check regional exceptions before buying.
Apple eSIM requirements and supported modelsGoogle notes that eSIM support depends on the exact Pixel and carrier; some older or regional models are excluded.
Google Pixel eSIM device guidanceSamsung lists market-specific exceptions: some A-series and XCover models are limited to North America or other named regions. Country of origin and exact model number matter.
Samsung Canada supported-device listOpen a device-specific walkthrough for the setup screens and the checks that matter before travel.
Most recent iPhone models support eSIM. Check the exact phone for an EID and an Add eSIM option.
eSIM support varies by model number, market, and carrier firmware. Check SIM manager on the exact phone.
Pixel eSIM support can vary by region and carrier. Confirm an EID and Add eSIM before buying.
Your phone must be unlocked. Carrier locks can block eSIM activation even when the model supports the technology.
Coverage and available speeds depend on the destination and plan. Review the plan details before checkout.
Install on Wi-Fi before departure and keep your QR email accessible until the profile is added.
For data abroad, choose Voyaio as your data line and check your home carrier's roaming settings.
Most recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones support eSIM, but support depends on the exact model, the country it was sold in and the carrier version. Find your model in the device guides on this page, then confirm on the phone itself before you buy.
Yes, in most markets. Apple's current guidance lists iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and later as eSIM-capable. For iPhones sold in mainland China, Apple currently lists only iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air as eSIM-capable. Certain iPhone models sold in Hong Kong and Macao use two physical nano-SIMs instead. The phone must also be unlocked to use a travel eSIM. See Apple's current eSIM requirements.
Yes. Both came after the iPhone XR, so they support eSIM unless sold in mainland China. Open the iPhone 12 guide for the setup screens.
On iPhone, open Settings, then Cellular (or Mobile Service), and look for Add eSIM or Set Up Cellular. On Android, look for an option to add an eSIM in your SIM or SIM manager settings; menu names vary by brand and software version.
An IMEI helps a carrier identify your exact phone and check whether it supports that carrier's eSIM service. It is not a universal compatibility result for every travel eSIM. Confirm eSIM support for your exact model and country of sale, check for an EID and Add eSIM option, and make sure the phone is unlocked. Google's Pixel eSIM guidance also recommends checking support and confirming the IMEI or device ID with your carrier.
Yes. The phone must support eSIM and be unlocked to use a plan from another provider. If you are not sure, see how to tell if your phone is unlocked.