Does the Sony Xperia 10 VI support eSIM?

Yes — eSIM supported

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

Short answer

Yes. The Sony Xperia 10 VI 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 VI yourself in 30 seconds

  1. 1

    Open Settings → Connections → SIM manager

    On the Sony Xperia 10 VI, 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 VI support eSIM?
YesThe Sony Xperia 10 VI 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 VI use a travel eSIM and my home SIM at the same time?
YesThe Sony Xperia 10 VI 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 VI 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 VI 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.