Does the Huawei Mate 50 Pro support eSIM?

Yes — eSIM supported

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro 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 Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Where the Add eSIM option appears in Android's SIM manager.

Short answer

Yes. The Huawei Mate 50 Pro 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 Huawei Consumer Support.

Check the Huawei Mate 50 Pro yourself in 30 seconds

  1. 1

    Open Settings → Connections → SIM manager

    On the Huawei Mate 50 Pro, 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 Huawei phone
The *#06# result. An EID line means eSIM hardware; no EID means none.

What to watch out for on Huawei

Only the Pro / Ultra tier supports eSIM, and mainland-China units often have it disabled by local regulation. If you bought the phone in China, run the *#06# test before you travel.

Source: Huawei Consumer Support · data reviewed 2026-08-16

Frequently asked questions

Does the Huawei Mate 50 Pro support eSIM?
YesThe Huawei Mate 50 Pro 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 Huawei Consumer Support and re-checked on 2026-08-16.
Can the Huawei Mate 50 Pro use a travel eSIM and my home SIM at the same time?
YesThe Huawei Mate 50 Pro 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 Huawei Mate 50 Pro 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 Huawei Mate 50 Pro matter?
It dependson the brand. Only the Pro / Ultra tier supports eSIM, and mainland-China units often have it disabled by local regulation. If you bought the phone in China, run the *#06# test before you travel. 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.