Short answer: every Samsung Galaxy S flagship from the Galaxy S20 onward supports eSIM, along with the Note 20, every Z Fold and Z Flip, and recent A-series mid-rangers. As with other brands, the one thing to watch is region — a handful of Samsung variants in certain markets ship without eSIM even when the model name suggests otherwise.
Here's the full list, the regional caveat, and a 10-second check for your exact device.
The 10-second compatibility check
- 1Open Settings
- 2Tap Connections → SIM manager
- 3If you see Add eSIM, your Galaxy supports eSIM
If there's no eSIM option there, your specific unit (or region variant) doesn't have it — the check below the list explains why.
Which Samsung Galaxy phones have eSIM
| Galaxy model | eSIM support |
|---|---|
| Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra | Yes |
| Galaxy S21 / S22 / S23 / S24 / S25 series | Yes |
| Galaxy Note 20 / Note 20 Ultra | Yes |
| Galaxy Z Fold (all) / Z Flip (all) | Yes |
| Galaxy A54 / A55 and newer A-series | Yes (varies by region) |
| Galaxy S20 FE / S21 FE and later FE | Yes |
Older models (Galaxy S10 and earlier, most budget A-series before the A54) generally do not support eSIM.
The regional caveat with Samsung
Samsung is the brand where "does this model have eSIM?" genuinely depends on where it was sold. Some regional variants — certain US carrier-locked units and some models in specific Asian markets — either disable eSIM or ship hardware without it, even for a model that supports eSIM elsewhere.
This is why the 10-second SIM manager check matters more for Samsung than for most brands. The model name gets you close; the settings screen gives you the definitive answer for the device in your hand.
Dual SIM and dual eSIM on Galaxy
Most eSIM-capable Galaxy phones support Dual SIM Dual Standby — one physical nano-SIM plus one eSIM active at the same time. Newer flagships (S23 and later) add dual eSIM support, so you can run two eSIMs without a physical SIM at all.
For travel, that means:
- Home line (physical SIM or eSIM): calls and texts on, data off
- Travel eSIM: data on
You keep your normal number reachable while paying local-plan prices for data.
Setting up a travel eSIM on your Galaxy
- 1Settings → Connections → SIM manager
- 2Tap Add eSIM
- 3Tap Scan QR code from service provider
- 4Scan the code from your plan, label it, and finish
Do this at home on Wi-Fi before you travel, leave the eSIM off until you land, then turn it on and set it as your data line. Total time: about two minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Samsung phones support eSIM? Galaxy S20 and later, Z Fold and Z Flip from the third generation, Note 20 series and several A-series models. Some US carrier variants and all mainland-China models do not.
How do I set up an eSIM on my Samsung phone? Settings > Connections > SIM manager > Add eSIM, then scan your QR code and set the new line as your mobile data SIM.
Where is the eSIM setting on Samsung? Settings > Connections > SIM manager.
Can I use two SIMs at once on a Galaxy? Yes — one physical SIM and one eSIM can be active simultaneously on supported models.
My Galaxy has no Add eSIM option — why? Your regional variant likely lacks eSIM hardware, or the firmware has it disabled. Check the model number against Samsung's specification page.