Does the Google Pixel 3 support eSIM?

Yes — eSIM supported

The Google Pixel 3 has eSIM hardware, so it can hold a travel data plan next to your usual SIM. Take 30 seconds to confirm it on your own unit before you buy anything — market variants differ.

Android SIM manager screen showing the Add eSIM option, as it appears on the Google Pixel 3
Where the Add eSIM option appears in Android's SIM manager.

Short answer

Yes. The Google Pixel 3 supports eSIM. Dial *#06# — a 32-digit EID under the IMEI confirms it on your unit. The phone must also be carrier-unlocked for a travel eSIM to install.

Last verified 2026-08-16 against Google Pixel Help — eSIM.

Check the Google Pixel 3 yourself in 30 seconds

  1. 1

    Open Settings → Connections → SIM manager

    On the Google Pixel 3, look for an “Add eSIM” or “Download a SIM instead?” option.

  2. 2

    Or dial *#06#

    If the popup lists a 32-digit EID below the IMEI, the phone has eSIM hardware.

  3. 3

    Update the software first

    Some models only expose the eSIM option after a system update; install pending updates before testing.

  4. 4

    Confirm the phone is carrier-unlocked

    Insert a SIM from another network. If it connects, the phone is unlocked and can install a travel eSIM.

Dialer popup showing IMEI and a 32-digit EID, the result that confirms eSIM hardware on a Google phone
The *#06# result. An EID line means eSIM hardware; no EID means none.

What to watch out for on Google

Pixel 3 and 3 XL units sold by Verizon in the US or Softbank in Japan do not support eSIM. Every other Pixel from Pixel 3 onward does.

Source: Google Pixel Help — eSIM · data reviewed 2026-08-16

Frequently asked questions

Does the Google Pixel 3 support eSIM?
YesThe Google Pixel 3 ships with eSIM hardware, so it can install a travel eSIM alongside your normal SIM. Confirm it on your own unit in 30 seconds: dial *#06# and look for a 32-digit EID under the IMEI. Verified against Google Pixel Help — eSIM and re-checked on 2026-08-16.
Can the Google Pixel 3 use a travel eSIM and my home SIM at the same time?
YesThe Google Pixel 3 runs a travel eSIM for data while your home line stays active for calls and SMS. Turn data roaming off on the home line so it cannot bill you.
Will a carrier-locked Google Pixel 3 accept a travel eSIM?
NoA phone locked to its original carrier rejects any foreign profile, even with eSIM hardware present — the Add eSIM option appears but the install fails. Ask the carrier for a network unlock first; most do it free once the contract period ends.
Does where I bought the Google Pixel 3 matter?
It dependson the brand. Pixel 3 and 3 XL units sold by Verizon in the US or Softbank in Japan do not support eSIM. Every other Pixel from Pixel 3 onward does. The *#06# test always reflects your specific unit, so trust it over any model list including this one.

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Compatibility data last reviewed 2026-08-16.