View system requirements and eSIM support for each model
| Model | System Requirements | eSIM Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 3 / 3 XL / 3a / 3a XL | Android 9+ | β Supported | First Pixel models to support eSIM |
| Pixel 4 / 4 XL / 4a | Android 10+ | β Supported | β |
| Pixel 5 / 5a | Android 11+ | β Supported | β |
| Pixel 6 / 6 Pro / 6a | Android 12+ | β Supported | β |
| Pixel 7 / 7 Pro / 7a | Android 13+ | β Supported | β |
| Pixel 8 / 8 Pro / 8a | Android 14+ | β Supported | β |
| Pixel 9 / 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL | Android 14+ | β Supported | Latest Pixel models, fully support eSIM |
Please confirm your phone version before purchase to avoid compatibility issues
Use the compatibility check tool β just enter the model to instantly confirm whether it supports eSIM.
View Google Pixel eSIM detailed installation steps β complete setup in 3 minutes, connect on arrival.
Enter your phone model to get compatibility results in 3 seconds and ensure you have internet access while traveling.
Start CheckFrequently asked questions about Google Pixel eSIM compatibility
Pixel 3 and above all support eSIM, including Pixel 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 series and a series. Pixel 2 and earlier models do not support eSIM.
Pixel phones support eSIM hardware-wise, but Pixel is not officially sold in mainland China. Using eSIM while traveling abroad works perfectly β pair it with our destination plans for instant connection on arrival.
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > Add SIM, select Download SIM, and scan the QR code to install. After installation, you can manage it in SIM settings.
Yes. Pixel 3a, 4a, 5a, 6a, 7a, 8a and other a series models support eSIM with the same functionality as flagship models of the same generation β a great value eSIM option.
eSIM signal stability depends on the destination carrier's coverage, not the phone brand. Once Pixel supports eSIM and connects to a quality local carrier network, the experience is the same as a physical SIM.