eSIM for Xiaomi

On Xiaomi, eSIM isn’t the norm: before you buy, check that your model has it.

Which models have eSIM

Indicative list, pending a model-by-model review against official sources. The check that counts is the one on your own phone, a little further down.

Many Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones don’t have eSIM. Our list only includes the high-end models that have it in some countries; if yours isn’t there, it most likely doesn’t have it. Check with *#06# before you buy.

Depends on the country of sale or the version

  • Xiaomi 15
  • Xiaomi 14T Pro
  • Xiaomi 14T
  • Xiaomi 14
  • Xiaomi 13T Pro
  • Xiaomi 13T
  • Xiaomi 13 Pro
  • Xiaomi 13
  • Xiaomi 12T Pro

If your model isn’t here, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have one: check on your phone.

How to check on your phone

Dial *#06# on the phone keypad. If a number called EID appears on screen, your phone has eSIM.

It also has to be unlocked. A phone bought on a contract may be locked to other carriers: if that’s your case, ask for it to be unlocked before you travel.

How to install it

  1. Open the purchase email on another screen, with the QR code in view.
  2. On the phone, go to Settings → SIM cards & mobile networks and look for the option to add an eSIM.
  3. Choose to scan the QR code and point at the QR code in the email.

The full steps, with the usual errors, are in the installation guide for Xiaomi.

Frequently asked questions

Does my Xiaomi have eSIM?

Many don’t. On our list, only some high-end models, and it depends on the country of sale. Dial *#06#: if the EID doesn’t appear, it doesn’t have it.

What about Redmi and POCO?

Most don’t have eSIM. Check with *#06# before you buy.

Does it have to be unlocked?

Yes. A phone locked to one carrier won’t accept another carrier’s eSIM: ask for it to be unlocked before you travel.

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