Does the Honor Magic8 support eSIM?

Yes — eSIM supported

The Honor Magic8 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 Honor Magic8
Where the Add eSIM option appears in Android's SIM manager.

Short answer

Yes. The Honor Magic8 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 Honor Global Support.

Check the Honor Magic8 yourself in 30 seconds

  1. 1

    Open Settings → Connections → SIM manager

    On the Honor Magic8, 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 Honor phone
The *#06# result. An EID line means eSIM hardware; no EID means none.

What to watch out for on Honor

Global Honor Magic8 units support eSIM. China-ROM models have eSIM disabled by local regulation.

Source: Honor Global Support · data reviewed 2026-08-16

Frequently asked questions

Does the Honor Magic8 support eSIM?
YesThe Honor Magic8 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 Honor Global Support and re-checked on 2026-08-16.
Can the Honor Magic8 use a travel eSIM and my home SIM at the same time?
YesThe Honor Magic8 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 Honor Magic8 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 Honor Magic8 matter?
It dependson the brand. Global Honor Magic8 units support eSIM. China-ROM models have eSIM disabled by local regulation. 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.