BRAND COMPATIBILITY GUIDE

Samsung eSIM compatibility: Galaxy models and regional versions

Some Galaxy S, Z and A models support eSIM, but family names and “Dual SIM” labels are insufficient. Check the full model number, original market, software and carrier lock.

89 brand recordsManufacturer sourcesReviewed October 19, 2026

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Sourced Samsung phone directory

A model being listed does not mean every regional version supports eSIM. A missing model means we have not verified it.

Manufacturer-sourced phone compatibility
Phone	Brand	eSIM support	Evidence
Galaxy A14 5G	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung A14 5G SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A15 (4G)	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung: Galaxy A15 LTE SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A15 5G	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung A15 5G SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A16 (4G)	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung: Galaxy A16 LTE SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A17 (4G)	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung: Galaxy A17 LTE SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A17 5G	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A23 5G	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM model and regional compatibility (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A25 5G	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM model and regional compatibility (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A26 5G	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A27 5G	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A34 5G	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung A34 SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A35 5G	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A36 5G	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A37 5G	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A51	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung A51 LTE SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A51 5G	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung A51 5G SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A52	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung A52 LTE SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A52 5G	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung A52 5G SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A52s 5G	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung A52s SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A53 5G	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung A53 SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A54 5G	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A55 5G	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A56 5G	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A57 5G	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A72	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung A72 SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy A73 5G	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung A73 SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Fold	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy Fold original LTE and 5G specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Fold 5G	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung: Galaxy Fold original LTE and 5G specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy M35 5G	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung M35 SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy M55 5G	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung M55 SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Note10	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung Note10 specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Note10+	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung Note10+ specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Note20	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Australian eSIM compatibility (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Note20 Ultra	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Australian eSIM compatibility (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S9	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung S9 specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S10	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung: Galaxy S10 nano-SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S10+	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung: S10 family SIM specifications, user manual pages 26-30 (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S10e	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung: S10 family SIM specifications, user manual pages 26-30 (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S20	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S20 FE	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung S20 FE eSIM support (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S20 Ultra	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S20+	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S21	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S21 FE 5G	Samsung	No eSIM support	Samsung S21 FE specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S21 Ultra	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S21+	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S22	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S22 Ultra	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S22+	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S23	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S23 FE	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S23 Ultra	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S23+	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S24	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S24 FE	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S24 Ultra	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S24+	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S25	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S25 Edge	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S25 FE	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S25 Ultra	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S25+	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S26	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S26 FE	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S26 Ultra	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy S26+	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy XCover6 Pro	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy XCover7	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy XCover7 Pro	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Flip	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Flip 5G	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Flip3	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Flip4	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Flip5	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Flip6	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Flip7	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Flip7 FE	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Flip8	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Korean Z Fold Special Edition specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Fold2	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Fold3	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Fold4	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Fold5	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Fold6	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Fold7	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Galaxy eSIM compatibility by model and market (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Fold8	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 SIM specifications (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19
Galaxy Z TriFold	Samsung	Check region or variant	Samsung: SIM cards and eSIM compatibility (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-10-19

Do not give every Galaxy in a range the same answer

S20 FE and S21 FE are physical-SIM exceptions, while later FE generations can support eSIM. Several Galaxy A models are available with eSIM only in selected markets. A broad “Galaxy A supports eSIM” list hides the detail that decides whether a plan will work.

The directory retains separate records for these variants. A restricted or unverified market gets a confirmation step rather than a universal yes.

Use SIM manager as a check on your exact device

Look under Settings → Connections → SIM manager for Add eSIM, and under About phone for the full SM-model number. Older software can say SIM card manager and Add mobile plan. If manufacturer documentation and the menu do not agree, check official updates and ask Samsung or the selling carrier about that exact version.

The presence of two physical SIM slots is not proof of eSIM. Nor does an eSIM menu prove that a carrier has unlocked the phone. Resolve both before purchasing.

Samsung eSIM questions

Which Samsung phones support eSIM?

Samsung lists selected Galaxy S, Galaxy Z and Galaxy A models, with country-of-origin restrictions. The full SM-model number and original market matter. Use this directory for the exact phone rather than treating an entire Galaxy range as compatible.

Does Dual SIM mean a Samsung phone supports eSIM?

No. A Dual SIM description can refer to two physical SIMs. Look for explicit eSIM support in Samsung’s specifications for the exact variant and check the SIM manager options on that device.

Why is Add eSIM missing from a Samsung Galaxy phone?

First confirm that the exact model and regional version support eSIM. If they do, check the official software version and ask Samsung or the original carrier about availability. Older menus can use Add mobile plan instead. An unsupported model needs a physical SIM or another connection method.

Official sources for this guide

The model records on this page retain their own regional and hardware evidence. Compatibility is documented from manufacturer sources. This does not represent hands-on activation testing.

MODEL-SPECIFIC ANSWERS

Samsung compatibility guides

CHECK ON YOUR PHONE

Confirm the device in Settings

On Samsung Galaxy

Open Settings → About phone for the full model number, then Connections → SIM manager for Add eSIM. Older software may say SIM card manager and Add mobile plan. If neither option is available, ask Samsung or the selling carrier about that exact model and software. Ask the original carrier separately about unlocking.

Samsung: setup instructions (opens in a new tab)

An EID indicates eSIM hardware. It does not prove the phone is unlocked, that every provider will accept it or that a plan includes coverage at your destination. Do not send us your IMEI, EID or account details.

These records use manufacturer documents, with no remote inspection or hands-on activation testing. Read how the compatibility checker works.