The 30-second check
The fastest way to know is to look for an EID on your phone. Every eSIM-capable phone has one.
iPhone
Settings → General → About → scroll down. If you see EID or Available SIM, you’re good.
Android
Settings → About phone → SIM status (or Settings → Connections → SIM manager). If you see EID, you’re good.
Quick reference
If you’d rather just check the model, here’s the short list. Anything in this table can use a SimKit travel eSIM, provided it isn’t network-locked.
| Brand | Compatible models |
|---|---|
| Apple iPhone | XS, XS Max, XR, 11 series, SE (2020+), 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 series and newer |
| Apple iPad | iPad Pro (2018+), iPad Air (3rd gen+), iPad mini (5th gen+), iPad (7th gen+) |
| Google Pixel | Pixel 4 and newer (some carrier variants excluded) |
| Samsung Galaxy | S20 series and newer, Note 20 series, Fold 2 and newer, Flip 2 and newer |
| Huawei | P40, P40 Pro, P50 Pro, Mate 40 Pro |
| Microsoft Surface | Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 9 (5G), Surface Duo |
One catch: carrier locks
If you bought your phone on a contract from a major carrier, it might be locked to their network. A locked phone can’t use eSIMs from anyone else. You can check by calling your home carrier and asking, “is my device network-locked?” – most will unlock it for free once it’s paid off.
SIM-free phones bought outright (from Apple’s store, Google’s store, or any reseller) are always unlocked.
What if my phone isn’t on the list?
The table above covers the bulk of eSIM-capable phones, but there are dozens of regional variants and refresh cycles every year. The EID check is the only definitive answer – if you find one in Settings, you’re fine. If you don’t, your phone takes a physical SIM only.