How to check eSIM support on your smartphone: all methods

03 April 2026

🔍 What is eSIM and why check compatibility

eSIM is a built-in digital SIM card that allows you to connect to an operator without a physical card. It is soldered directly to your smartphone's motherboard. Before purchasing a plan with eSIM support, it is important to make sure your phone supports it. You can do this in several simple ways — without visiting a mobile operator's store.

If you want to quickly set up an eSIM online, we recommend the e7m.ru service — you can choose a suitable plan there and activate a virtual SIM in just a few minutes.

📲 Checking via code *#06# and EID number

The most universal way to check eSIM support is to enter a special USSD code directly in the Phone app.

Open the standard Phone app on your smartphone.
Dial on the keyboard: *#06# and press the call button.
An information card with your device's IMEI numbers will appear on the screen.
Find the EID (Embedded Identity Document) line — this is the unique identifier of the built-in SIM.

If the EID line is present and contains a 32-digit numeric code — your smartphone supports eSIM. If there is no EID line — the device only works with physical SIM cards.

💡 Tip: Take a screenshot of the screen with the EID code — you will need it when activating eSIM with an operator or in an online service.

🍎 How to check eSIM on iPhone

Apple has supported eSIM starting with iPhone XS, XS Max and XR (2018). Here's how to check it through settings:

Open the Settings app (gear icon on your home screen).
Scroll down and tap General.
Select About.
Scroll down to the network information section — find the EID line.

If the EID line is displayed — eSIM is supported. Also in Settings → Cellular you will see the Add eSIM or Add Plan button.

💡 Tip: On iPhone 14 and newer (US models), the physical SIM slot has been completely removed — the device works exclusively on eSIM.

🤖 How to check eSIM on Android

On Android smartphones, the path to settings may differ slightly depending on the manufacturer, but the general algorithm is as follows:

Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM Manager → if there is an "Add mobile plan" option — eSIM is supported.
Google Pixel: Settings → Network and Internet → SIM cards → Add SIM button.
Xiaomi / MIUI: Settings → SIM cards and mobile networks → presence of eSIM section.
Huawei: Settings → Mobile network → Manage SIM cards.

If the section for adding eSIM is missing, your device most likely does not support it.

🌐 Additional ways to check

If you don't want to go into settings, use alternative methods:

Go to the official website of the manufacturer and find the specifications of your model — the "Connectivity" or "SIM" section.
Search for the model name along with the word "eSIM" — for example, "Samsung Galaxy A54 eSIM".
Contact the e7m.ru service, where you can check device compatibility before purchasing a plan.

💡 Tip: Even if your smartphone supports eSIM in hardware, make sure it is not locked by an operator (carrier lock) — such a lock may prohibit the use of third-party eSIM profiles.

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