Google phones and eSIM

Manufacturer specifications for the Google models in this catalogue, including regional exceptions. These are source checks, not hands-on tests of every handset.

Last updated — 18 Sep 2026

17 of 19 Google entries list eSIM support; 2 more depend on the regional or carrier version. On a Pixel, eSIM is Android's own feature, so setup is most direct here — the "Download a SIM instead?" path in Settings.

Model by model

The ones to check first

Depends on the country or carrier version

Google's specifications or support guidance differ by regional or carrier version. Check each model's source and your exact unit; a specification that omits eSIM does not prove that every version lacks it.

Before buying an imported handset or an eSIM plan, confirm the exact regional model, look for an EID or eSIM settings, and check that it is unlocked for another carrier. An EID identifies eSIM hardware; it does not by itself confirm that a different carrier’s plan can be installed.

Not sure about your unit?

The same model is built differently for different countries, so the phone in your hand needs checking. Dial *#06#: an EID beside the IMEI means the phone has eSIM hardware. Also confirm that eSIM is enabled and the unit is unlocked for another carrier; an EID alone does not confirm that a plan can be installed.

The maker's own page, which this list was checked against on 18 Sep 2026: Pixel Phone Help: Get a SIM or eSIM and add it to your Pixel phone

The maker's own page, which this list was checked against on 02 Oct 2026: Google: Pixel SIM and eSIM compatibility

The maker's own page, which this list was checked against on 02 Oct 2026: Google: Use dual SIMs on a Pixel

Installing an eSIM on Google Pixel

Every brand we have checked