Does the Honor X8 support eSIM?

No — no eSIM hardware

The Honor X8 ships without eSIM hardware, so no travel eSIM can be installed on it. The check below proves it on your own unit in 30 seconds.

Phone dialer showing *#06# with no EID line, the test that confirms the Honor X8 has no eSIM hardware
The *#06# check: an IMEI with no EID line means no eSIM hardware.

Short answer

No. The Honor X8 does not support eSIM. Dial *#06# — you will see an IMEI but no EID line. Use a local SIM or a pocket Wi-Fi hotspot when you travel.

Last verified 2026-08-16 against HONOR Global Support.

Check the Honor X8 yourself in 30 seconds

  1. 1

    Open Settings → Connections → SIM manager

    On the Honor X8, 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

Only the Magic flagship series and the Honor 200 Pro carry eSIM. Honor X and standard number-series phones are physical SIM only.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does the Honor X8 support eSIM?
NoThe Honor X8 does not carry eSIM hardware, so it cannot install a travel eSIM. Confirm it on your unit: dial *#06# — you will see an IMEI but no 32-digit EID line. Verified against HONOR Global Support and re-checked on 2026-08-16.
Can a software update add eSIM to the Honor X8?
NoeSIM needs a physical eUICC chip. If the hardware is absent, no update, app or setting can enable it.
Is there any version of this model with eSIM?
It dependson the market and model code. Only the Magic flagship series and the Honor 200 Pro carry eSIM. Honor X and standard number-series phones are physical SIM only. Check the exact model code on the box against the manufacturer's page before assuming either way.
What can I use instead when I travel?
It dependsA local prepaid SIM at the arrival airport is the usual fallback, or a pocket Wi-Fi hotspot if several people are travelling together. If you also carry a newer phone or a cellular iPad, install the travel eSIM there and share the connection.

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Compatibility data last reviewed 2026-08-16.