Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 support eSIM?

Short answer

The Samsung Galaxy S23 supports eSIM, but there are exceptions depending on where it was bought.

Brand: Samsung
Released: 2023
Minimum OS: Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
eSIMs active at once: 1

Careful: same model, different country, different answer

eSIM support depends on which market the device was built for, not on the model name. Check this before you buy.

eSIM Avrupa, Türkiye ve ABD sürümlerinde çalışır. Latin Amerika ve bazı Asya-Pasifik sürümleri eSIM olmadan üretilmiştir; kutudaki model kodu farklıysa SIM yöneticisinde "eSIM ekle" satırı hiç görünmez.

How to check eSIM support on your Samsung Galaxy S23

The surest way is to ask the device itself. Follow this path:

Ayarlar → Bağlantılar → SIM yöneticisi → eSIM ekle satırı

If an EID number appears, your device has eSIM hardware. If it does not, the device has none and a software update will not change that.

How to install an eSIM on the Samsung Galaxy S23

If you bought from Cellesim you do not need to scan a QR code: after checkout one button opens your phone's setup screen and the profile installs itself.

To install it manually, the path is:

Ayarlar → Bağlantılar → SIM yöneticisi → eSIM ekle → QR kodu tara

Known situations with the Samsung Galaxy S23

These come from our own support records, not from a theoretical list.

SIM yöneticisinde "eSIM ekle" satırı yoksa cihaz o bölge için eSIM'siz üretilmiştir; yazılım güncellemesi bunu değiştirmez.
Veri için hangi hattın kullanılacağı elle seçilmelidir: SIM yöneticisi → Tercih edilen SIM kart → Mobil veri.

Samsung Galaxy S23 and eSIM: frequently asked questions

Can I use a physical SIM and an eSIM at the same time on the Samsung Galaxy S23?

Samsung Galaxy S23: 1 eSIM + 1 SIM.

Should I install the eSIM before I fly?

Yes, we recommend it. Install the profile at home over Wi-Fi; the plan only starts when you connect to a network at your destination, so you do not burn days early.

Will my phone number change when I install an eSIM?

No. Cellesim plans are data-only and carry no number of their own. Your existing SIM keeps your number, and WhatsApp, Telegram and iMessage keep working on it.

Can I move the eSIM to another phone?

No. An eSIM profile locks to the first device it is installed on and cannot be moved. Install it on the phone you plan to travel with.

Other models that support eSIM

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