Does the Sony Xperia 10 V support eSIM?

Yes — eSIM supported

The Sony Xperia 10 V 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 Sony Xperia 10 V
Where the Add eSIM option appears in Android's SIM manager.

Short answer

Yes. The Sony Xperia 10 V 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 Sony Xperia Support.

Check the Sony Xperia 10 V yourself in 30 seconds

  1. 1

    Open Settings → Connections → SIM manager

    On the Sony Xperia 10 V, 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 Sony phone
The *#06# result. An EID line means eSIM hardware; no EID means none.

What to watch out for on Sony

Japan-market carrier variants of Xperia often ship with eSIM disabled. If you bought the phone in Japan, check for an EID with *#06# before relying on a travel eSIM.

Source: Sony Xperia Support · data reviewed 2026-08-16

Frequently asked questions

Does the Sony Xperia 10 V support eSIM?
YesThe Sony Xperia 10 V 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 Sony Xperia Support and re-checked on 2026-08-16.
Can the Sony Xperia 10 V use a travel eSIM and my home SIM at the same time?
YesThe Sony Xperia 10 V 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 Sony Xperia 10 V 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 Sony Xperia 10 V matter?
It dependson the brand. Japan-market carrier variants of Xperia often ship with eSIM disabled. If you bought the phone in Japan, check for an EID with *#06# before relying on a travel eSIM. 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.