Does the OnePlus Nord 3 support eSIM?

No — no eSIM hardware

The OnePlus Nord 3 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 OnePlus Nord 3 has no eSIM hardware
The *#06# check: an IMEI with no EID line means no eSIM hardware.

Short answer

No. The OnePlus Nord 3 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 OnePlus Support.

Check the OnePlus Nord 3 yourself in 30 seconds

  1. 1

    Open Settings → Connections → SIM manager

    On the OnePlus Nord 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 OnePlus phone
The *#06# result. An EID line means eSIM hardware; no EID means none.

What to watch out for on OnePlus

OnePlus eSIM support varies by market: model code CPH2449 has eSIM, CPH2447 does not. Chinese and Indian variants often ship without it, so run *#06# to confirm.

Source: OnePlus Support · data reviewed 2026-08-16

Frequently asked questions

Does the OnePlus Nord 3 support eSIM?
NoThe OnePlus Nord 3 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 OnePlus Support and re-checked on 2026-08-16.
Can a software update add eSIM to the OnePlus Nord 3?
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. OnePlus eSIM support varies by market: model code CPH2449 has eSIM, CPH2447 does not. Chinese and Indian variants often ship without it, so run *#06# to confirm. 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.