The eSIM technology has completely changed how we utilize our mobile phones. You can now activate your cellular service without a physical SIM card by using an eSIM. Rather, the SIM card is integrated into your smartphone directly, offering you greater flexibility and convenience when it comes to managing your mobile services. esimhongkong’s list will help you discover some of the most well-liked eSIM-compatible gadgets available today, such as tablets, smartwatches, and smartphones. Hong Kong eSIM compatible smartphones can be quite helpful whether you’re a regular traveler or just want a more convenient way to manage your mobile devices in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong eSIM compatible devices
Hong Kong eSIM compatible devices

1. List of eSIM Compatible Devices

The number of eSIM-compatible devices is continuously growing. 80 mobile phone, wearable, tablet, and laptop models are currently available.

Let’s find out some Hong Kong eSIM compatible devices now.

1.1. eSIM Compatible Phones

We have the following phones with eSIM for Hong Kong and many other countries in the world:

1.1.1. Apple eSIM phones:

  • iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max*
  • iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max*
  • iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max*
  • iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Mini*
  • iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max*
  • iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR
  • iPhone SE (2020), iPhone SE (2022)

Notes:

  • iPhones from Mainland China DO NOT support eSIM.
  • iPhones from Hong Kong and Macao (except for iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone SE 2020, and iPhone XS) DO NOT support eSIM.

Learn more about eSIM on iPhone.

Read more: How to install eSIM on iPhone.

1.1.2. Samsung eSIM phones:

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy S24+
  • Samsung Galaxy S24
  • Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy S23+
  • Samsung Galaxy S23*
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S20
  • Samsung Galaxy S20+
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20+
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Notes:

  • The following Samsung phones DO NOT support eSIM: Samsung S20/S21 FE Series; Samsung Note 20 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 originated from Hong Kong; Samsung devices originating from the USA and Canada.
  • For the Samsung S21 series (with the exemption of FE models) for Canada and the USA, if you already have the One UI 4, this update may add the eSIM capability to your device.

Read more: How to install eSIM on Samsung.

1.1.3. Google Pixel eSIM phones:

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Google Pixel Fold
  • Google Pixel 8, 8 Pro
  • Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro
  • Google Pixel 6, 6a, 6 Pro
  • Google Pixel 5
  • Google Pixel 4, 4a, 4 XL
  • Google Pixel 3, 3 XL
  • Google Pixel 3, 3a XL

Notes:

The following Pixel phones DO NOT support eSIM:

  • Pixel 3 phones manufactured in Australia, Taiwan, and Japan.
  • Pixel 3 phones purchased with the service from US or Canadian carriers other than Sprint and Google Fi.
  • Pixel 3a phones purchased in South East Asia and with Verizon service.
  • Pixel 3 from Australia, Taiwan, and Japan.

Read more: How to install eSIM on Google Pixel.

1.1.4. Other phones with eSIM

Besides the popular devices like in the above lists, there are many other phones from other manufacturers support eSIM.

HAMMER:

  • HAMMER Explorer PRO
  • HAMMER Blade 3
  • HAMMER Blade 5G

Motorola:

  • Motorola Razr 2019
  • Motorola Razr 5G

Huawei:

  • Huawei P40
  • Huawei P40 Pro*
  • Huawei Mate 40 Pro

*Notes: Huawei P40 Pro+ DO NOT support eSIM.

Others:

  • Nuu Mobile X5
  • Gemini PDA 4G+Wi-Fi
  • OPPO Find X3 Pro*
  • OPPO Find X5 Pro*
  • OPPO Find X5*
  • Sony Xperia 10 III Lite

Notes: Regions that do not support dual SIM cards on Oppo phones: Australia (Telstra and Optus), and Japan (KDDI).

1.2. eSIM Compatible Smartwatches

1.2.1. Apple Watches:

  • Apple Watch S3, S4, S5, S6
  • Apple Watch Nike, Apple Watch Nike+
  • Apple Watch Hermes
  • Apple Watch Edition

1.2.2. Samsung Smartwatches:

  • Samsung Gear S2 Classic 3G
  • Samsung Gear S3 Frontier LTE
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

1.3. eSIM Compatible Laptops

Currently, only Windows eSIM laptops are available, Apple is yet to release a MacBook with an eSIM.

Take a look at the list of laptops with eSIM capacity.

1.3.1. Acer eSIM Laptops

  • Acer Swift 3
  • Acer Swift 7
  • Acer Travel
  • Mate P2
  • Mate Spin P4
  • Mate P6

1.3.2. ASUS eSIM Laptops

  • ASUS Mini Transformer T103HAF
  • ASUS NovaGo TP370QL
  • ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401NA

1.3.3. Dell eSIM Laptops

  • Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1
  • Dell Latitude 9410
  • Dell Latitude 7310
  • Dell Latitude 7410
  • Dell Latitude 9510
  • Dell Latitude 5410
  • Dell Latitude 5411
  • Dell Latitude 5511

1.3.4. HP eSIM Laptops

  • HP Elitebook G5
  • HP Probook G5
  • HP Zbook G5
  • HP Spectre Folio 13

1.3.5. Lenovo eSIM Laptops

  • ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 2 in 1
  • ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9
  • ThinkPad X1 Fold
  • ThinkPad X1 Nano
  • ThinkPad X12 Detachable
  • Lenovo Flex 5G
  • Lenovo Yoga C630
  • Lenovo Miix 630
  • Lenovo Yoga 520
  • Lenovo Yoga 720 (2-in-1 models)

1.4. eSIM Compatible Tablets

The following tablets support an eSIM:

1.4.1. Apple tablets:

  • iPad Pro 11" (1st Gen or later)
  • iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd Gen or later)
  • iPad Air (3rd Gen or later)
  • iPad (7th Gen or later)
  • iPad mini (5th Gen or later)

1.4.2. Samsung tablets:

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

1.4.3. Other tablets:

  • Microsoft Surface Pro (5th and 7th Gen onwards)
  • Microsoft Surface Pro X (5th Gen onwards)

There are also other devices that support eSIM such as laptops, some other phone models.

2. How to Check eSIM Compatibility and Carrier-Locked Status on Your Device

All of this information is shown in your phone’s settings, making it easy to find out whether your phone is carrier-locked and whether it supports eSIM. The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) of your phone reveals whether or not it is eSIM compatible, whereas the SIM restriction/network section of your phone indicates its unlock status.

We’ll show you how to check the eSIM capabilities and unlock status of your iOS and Android phones in the next section.

2.1. On iOS Devices

On an iOS device, you can follow these steps below to check:

Check carrier lock:

  • Go to Settings> General> About.
  • Scroll down to check the “Carrier lock” section.
  • It should say “NO SIM restrictions,” which means the device is unlocked.

Check eSIM compatibility:

  • Go to Settings> General> About.
  • Scroll down to AVAILABLE SIM.  It should contain an IMEI under AVAILABLE SIM, which means that the device is eSIM compatible. 

You can also go to Settings > Cellular and check whether you have the button “Add eSIM” or “Add mobile data” or not. If you have this button, your device is eSIM compatible. 

Check eSIM compatibility on iOS
Check eSIM compatibility on iOS

Suppose you have more than one SIM card on your device. In that case, you might need to temporarily disable or remove one of them before attempting to download the eSIM, depending on the capabilities of your device.

2.2. On Android Devices

To confirm that your Android device is carrier unlocked and supports eSIM, you will need to check its unlock status first and then find the “eSIM IMEI” number. Follow these steps below:

2.2.1. For Samsung devices:

Check its unlock status by:

  • Go to Settings > Connections/ Network & Internet (other variations depending on brand and model).
  • Select Mobile Network/ Cellular Network (other variations depending on brand and model).
  • Tap on Advanced (if needed) and select Choose Network/ Automatically select network (or other variants to open the list of carriers).
  • If several carriers appear, the chances are that your phone is unlocked and needs the appropriate SIM card. For further confirmation, continue to the step below.
  • Removing the old SIM card from your phone and insert the newly activated one from the other carrier. Trying using mobile data to browse the internet but ensuring that Wi-Fi is disabled.

>> If you successfully browsed the internet, your phone is unlocked.

Check your phone’s eSIM-compatibility by:

  • Go to Settings.
  • If in Settings you see a search bar, type in “IMEI,” and the option “IMEI information” (or similar) should show up (otherwise, you will need to go to About phone> Status).
  • Tap “IMEI information
  • If the “IMEI (eSIM)” is available, it should mean that your device supports eSIM.
Check eSIM compatibility on Android
Check eSIM compatibility on Android

2.2.2. Other Android devices:

  • Check the unlock status in the same way as you do with Samsung phones.
  • Then, dial *#06# to check the eSIM capacity.
  • In case your device is eSIM-compatible, you should be able to view your device’s eSIM unique identification number (EID).
Check eSIM compatibility on other Android devices
Check eSIM compatibility on other Android devices

3. Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some frequently asked questions about eSIM compatible devices that you may concern:

Why my device is on the list but can not use eSIM?

Certain device models are incompatible with eSIM, as indicated by certain notes in the list. It is important that you read the notes as well.
Additionally, you are unable to use eSIM if your carrier has locked your phone. Please refer to the preceding section to learn how to check the carrier lock status.

What should I do if my device can not use Hong Kong eSIM?

If you want to use data while traveling in Hong Kong, you can get a SIM card. SIM cards are available in Hong Kong’s airports and convenience stores.

What can I do if my device is locked by carrier?

To request that your handset be unlocked, get in touch with your phone provider. You can then utilize the eSIM.

What can I do if I already purchased an eSIM, but my device is incompatible?

You can obtain a refund by contacting esimhongkong.net if the device is not supported and you have not activated the eSIM. Learn more about refunds and cancellations.