Most phones from 2018 onward support eSIM. Here's the full list.
Most phones released from 2018 onward support eSIM. If your device is on this list, you can install a simZILLA plan in about a minute. No store visit, no plastic card, no contract. You buy the plan, we send a QR code, and you scan it to add the eSIM. That is the whole process.
The fastest way to know for sure is to check your settings. On iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM (or Settings > Mobile Data > Add eSIM). On Android, try Settings > Network & Internet > SIM cards. If you see an option to add a digital SIM or scan a QR code, your phone supports eSIM. You can also dial *#06# and look for an EID number. An EID means your hardware can store an eSIM profile.
Apple started adding eSIM with the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR in 2018. Every iPhone since then supports eSIM.
Compatible iPhones include:
There is one important regional twist. iPhone models sold in mainland China do not support eSIM. Models sold in Hong Kong and Macau do. If you bought your iPhone in China, check the model number against Apple's regional specs.
Starting with the iPhone 14 series, Apple removed the physical SIM tray on U.S. models. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 in the United States are also eSIM-only. That means if you are traveling to or from the U.S. with a local carrier SIM, an eSIM from simZILLA is not just convenient. It may be your only way to get a second line on a modern U.S. iPhone.
Samsung added eSIM to the Galaxy S20 series and has kept it in most flagship phones since then. If you have a Galaxy S20 or newer, or a Z Fold / Z Flip, you are almost certainly covered.
Compatible Samsung devices include:
Samsung's cheaper A-series phones sometimes skip eSIM depending on where they were sold, so it is worth checking the specific model if you have an A-series device. The flagship S and Z lines are the safest bet.
Google has supported eSIM since the Pixel 3. In some regions, the Pixel 3a also supported it, but eSIM became standard across the Pixel lineup from the Pixel 4a onward.
Compatible Pixel phones include:
Pixels also make installation easy because Google integrates eSIM setup into the initial phone setup flow. You can add a simZILLA eSIM during setup or later through Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs.
eSIM is not limited to phones. Many iPads and a growing number of laptops and tablets support it too.
Apple devices include:
On Windows, the Surface Pro 9 and Surface Pro 10 with 5G support eSIM, as do Surface Go 3 and Surface Go 4 LTE models. A small number of Windows laptops with Snapdragon X Elite and integrated cellular modems also support eSIM, though this is still less common than on phones.
The safest method is to check your phone's settings directly. Manufacturer lists help, but carriers and regions sometimes disable eSIM on otherwise compatible hardware.
On iPhone:
If you see that option, your iPhone supports eSIM.
On Android:
If you see a QR-code scanner or a download eSIM prompt, your device supports eSIM.
You can also dial *#06# from your phone app. This opens the device information screen. If you see an EID (Embedded Identity Document) number, your phone has an eSIM chip. No EID usually means no eSIM support.
Some carriers lock eSIM features until the device is activated on their network. If your phone is carrier-locked, the option may not appear until the phone is unlocked.
Not every device supports eSIM, and that is fine. Older phones, many budget Android devices, and some region-locked models still need a physical SIM card.
Your options:
We do not sell physical SIM cards. simZILLA is eSIM-only, which is how we avoid warehouses, shipping, and the paperwork that usually comes with traditional SIMs.
After you pick a plan and pay, we email or PGP-deliver your eSIM QR code and activation details. You scan the QR code with your phone's camera or through the eSIM setup screen, and the profile installs automatically.
On iPhone, the install flow usually looks like this:
On Android, the flow is similar:
Most plans activate the moment you install them, though some remain dormant until you connect in the destination country. Your order details will tell you which type you bought.
You can install a simZILLA eSIM before you travel, but only turn it on when you arrive. Installing early does not usually start the validity clock; connecting to a network abroad does. If your plan activates on first connection, keep the line off until you land.
If your plan activates immediately on install, we note that clearly in the order details. In that case, install it shortly before departure so you do not burn days while still at home.
Either way, the actual work is the same: scan the QR code, add the line, enable roaming for that line, and land with data already working. ZILLA doesn't wait in line at the airport. Neither should you.
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