Which Galaxy S21 models support eSIM?

Every Galaxy S21 model supports eSIM: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. The phone must be unrestricted by another carrier, and some region-specific variants may differ, so verify that an EID and Add eSIM option are present.

How do I check if my Galaxy S21 supports eSIM?

Dial *#06# on your Galaxy S21. If an EID appears alongside the IMEI, the phone has eSIM hardware. You can also look for an Add eSIM option in your SIM settings.

Do I need to unlock my Galaxy S21 to use a travel eSIM?

Yes. A carrier-restricted Galaxy S21 cannot use eSIMs from other providers. Contact the carrier to confirm the phone can use another provider before purchasing a travel eSIM.

eSIM compatibility

Does the Galaxy S21 support eSIM?

Yes. Every Galaxy S21 model is eSIM-compatible, so you can install a Pelesim travel eSIM without swapping your physical SIM card.

Every Galaxy S21 model works with eSIM

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G

Your phone must be carrier-unlocked to install a travel eSIM.
Some region-specific variants ship without eSIM support. If your Galaxy S21 was bought outside official retail channels, verify support with the quick check below.

Verify eSIM support on your Galaxy S21 in 30 seconds

1
Dial *#06# from the phone app
If your Galaxy S21 shows an EID number alongside the IMEI, it has eSIM hardware.
2
Check Settings
Open Settings, then Network & internet (or Connections), then SIM manager. If you see an option to add an eSIM or download a SIM, your phone supports eSIM.
3
Confirm your phone is unlocked
If your phone was bought on a carrier contract, ask the carrier to confirm it is unlocked for other networks.

Ready to set up an eSIM on your Galaxy S21?

Installation takes a few minutes with an internet connection, and your plan only starts when you connect at your destination - so install before you fly.

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