What is eSIM?
eSIM is an electronic SIM card. It is a data file that can be downloaded to mobile terminals through the Internet.With it, various electronic products can connect to the Internet, make and receive calls, send text messages, etc.Functionally the same as an ordinary SIM cardAny device with mobile network access can use eSIMOf course, the premise is that the device hardware supports eSIMThe eSIM solution integrated in hardware or mobile phones currently takes up only 1/3 of the space of a Nano SIM card, and will evolve to a smaller size in the future.
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eSIM Pros and Cons:
Advantages:
- No need to insert or remove the physical card, just set up on the device to switch eSIM
- eSIM does not require a card slot, which can save device space and help design thinner and lighter devices
Disadvantages:
- Currently, the devices that support eSIM are mainly iPhone and Google Pixel. Some older mobile phones may not be able to be used.
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Does my phone support it?
Supported mobile devices:
| Brand | Model | ||
| Apple | iPhone | •iPhone 15 series •iPhone 14 series •iPhone 13 series •iPhone 12 series •iPhone 11 series •iPhone XS Max •iPhone XS •iPhone XR •iPhone SE2 |
Mainland China • Hong Kong • Macau version only supports this model: • iPhone 13 mini • iPhone 12 mini • iPhone XS • iPhone SE |
| iPad | •iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation or later) •iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation or later) •iPad Air (3rd generation or later) •iPad (3rd generation or later) 7th generation or later) •iPad mini (5th and 6th generation) •iPad 10th generation |
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| Samsung | Taiwan version | •Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F) | |
| Hong Kong version | •Find N2 Flip •Find X3 Pro •Galaxy S20 •Galaxy S20+ •Galaxy S20 Ultra •Galaxy S21 •Galaxy S21+ •Galaxy S22 Ultra •Galaxy S22 •Galaxy S22+ •Galaxy S22 Ultra •Galaxy S23 •Galaxy S23+ •Galaxy S23 Ultra •Galaxy Note 20 •Galaxy Note 20 Ultra •Galaxy Fold •Galaxy Z Fold2 •Galaxy Z Fold3 •Galaxy Z Fold4 •Galaxy Z Fold5 •Galaxy Z Flip •Galaxy Z Flip 5G •Galaxy Z Flip3 •Galaxy Z Flip4 • Galaxy Z Flip5 |
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| •Google Pixel Fold •Pixel 8 Pro •Pixel 8 •Pixel 7a •Pixel 7 Pro •Pixel 7 •Pixel 6a •Pixel 6 Pro •Pixel 6 •Pixel 5 •Pixel 4a(5G) •Pixel 4a • Pixel 4 XL •Pixel 4 |
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| OPPO | •Find N2 Flip •Find X3 Pro •Reno 5 A •Find X5 •Find X5 Pro •A55s 5G •Reno 6 Pro 5G |
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| Sharp | •AQUOS sense 4 Lite •AQUOS sense 6s •AQUOS sense 7 •AQUOS sense 7 plus •AQUOS wish •AQUOS wish 2 •AQUOS wish 3 •AQUOS zero 6 •Simple Sumaho 6 •AQUOS R7 • AQUOS R8 •AQUOS R8 Pro |
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| Xiaomi Xiaomi | •Xiaomi 12T Pro •Xiaomi 13 •Xiaomi 13 Lite •Xiaomi 13 Pro | ||
| Motorola | •Razr 2019 •Razr 5G •Razr 40 •Razr 40 Ultra •Razr+ •Edge+ •Edge 40 Pro •G52J 5G •G52J 5G Ⅱ •G53J 5G |
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| Vivo | •Vivo 90 Pro | ||
| SONY | •Xperia 10 III Lite •Xperia 10 IV •Xperia 1 IV •Xperia 5 IV •Xperia 1 V •Xperia Ace III |
Taiwan version of SONY does not support eSIM | |
| Huawei | •P40 •P40 Pro •Mate 40 Pro | P40 Pro+ and P50 Pro do not support eSIM function | |
| Others | •Gemini PDA •Rakuten Mini •Rakuten Big-S •Rakuten Big •Rakuten Hand •Rakuten Hand 5G •Surface Pro X •Honor Magic 4 Pro •Honor Magic 5 Pro •Fairphone 4 •DOOGEE V30 •OnePlus 11 •HAMMER Blade 3 •HAMMER Explorer PRO •HAMMER Blade 5G •Nokia XR21 •Nokia X30 •Nokia G60 5G •myPhone NOW eSIM |
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| Check whether the mobile phone supports eSIM mode | |
| Brand | Method |
| Apple | Method 1: Please go to "Settings" → "Mobile Services" → "Add eSIM" or "Add Mobile Plan" is displayed |
| Method 2: You can directly dial "*#06#" on your mobile phone. If the EID barcode appears on the screen, it means it is supported. If the EID barcode does not appear, it means it is not supported. | |
| OPPO | Method 1: You can dial *#06# directly on your mobile phone. If the EID barcode appears on the screen, it means it is supported. If the EID does not appear, it means it is not supported. |
| Method 2: You can also go to "Settings" → "About Phone" → "Status Information". If EID appears in the information field, it means it is supported. If it does not appear, it means it is not supported. | |
| Samsung | Method 1: Please go to "Settings" → "Connection" → "SIM Manager" → "Add eSIM" is displayed |
| Method 2: You can directly dial "*#06#" on your mobile phone. If the EID barcode appears on the screen, it means it is supported. If the EID barcode does not appear, it means it is not supported. | |
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Usage:
- Use your mobile phone to scan the QRCode provided by eSIMFUN
- Click to join the action plan and follow the steps to set the action plan
- Open the added action plan
- Turn on mobile data (if you are abroad, check whether you want to turn on data roaming according to your plan)
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How is it different from traditional SIM cards:
| eSIM | Traditional SIM card | |
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Mobile phone number application |
Scan directly to join the action plan |
Manually replace the mobile phone card |
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Internet of Things Application |
Quick and convenient |
Not fast and convenient |
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Traveling abroad |
Ready to use |
Go to the store in advance to purchase cards |
As far as functions are concerned, there is actually no difference between the two. Whether it is transmission, network quality or speed, etc., there will be no difference between the two. You will always choose the one that is more convenient or trendy. Bar: )
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