eSIM technology is becoming more widespread across the world, with the three main Portuguese telecommunications operators already offering this option in our country.
There are also several devices, including smartphones and smartwatches, that are compatible with this technology. But what is eSIM and which models provide compatibility? In this article we explain everything.
No more physical SIM cards
The eSIM is now available on the main Portuguese operators Crédito@GerdAltmann/Pixabay
Let’s start at the beginning, eSIM is the abbreviation for Embedded SIM. In practice, this technology eliminates the need for physical SIM cards in mobile equipment to be able to connect to the network and make calls, browse the Internet, etc.
In this sense, eSIM does exactly the same thing as SIM cards, but it does not exist in a physical format, only virtual.
Before opting for this solution, you will need to check whether your smartphone is compatible with the technology, as well as find out whether your telecommunications operator offers this technology.
NOS, Vodafone and MEO have already announced that they offer this service. But it is crucial that you check whether opting for an eSIM implies contracting a new mobile service package.
List of eSIM compatible smartphones
In the lists below we show you which smartphones are compatible with eSIM, both in the Android and iOS universe. Check if your smartphone is here:
Android
Honor Magic 5 Pro, Honor Magic 4 ProGoogle Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 5, Pixel 4 , Pixel 4a, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XLOppo Find X3 Pro, Find X5 Pro, Find N2 FlipOnePlus 11Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Z Flip 3, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 2, Z Fold 3, Z Fold 4, Z Fold 5Samsung Galaxy A54, Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21, S21 Plus, S21 Ultra, S22, S22 Plus, S22 Ultra, S23, S23 Plus, S23 Ultra, S24, S24 Plus e S24 UltraVivo X90 ProXiaomi 12T Pro, Xiaomi 13T Pro
iOS
iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro MaxiPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro MaxiPhone-15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone SE 2020 e iPhone SE 2022
List of smartwatches with eSIM support
Some smartwatches also already have support for eSIM technology. Check the list below:
Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch SE (2022)Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 e Watch 4 Classic nas versões 4GHuawei Watch 3 e Watch 3 Pro