Can I have multiple eSIMs installed at once?
Yes, most devices support multiple data plans at once which you can switch on/off as you need. However, you can usually use only one eSIM at a time (or one eSIM plus a physical SIM).
Brand | Can you store multiple eSIM profiles? | Can you have multiple eSIMs active? |
|---|---|---|
Apple | Yes. Newer iPhones allow many (e.g. ~8) stored eSIMs | Yes, from iPhone 13 and onwards: two eSims can be active simultaneously. Earlier models (XS, XR, 11, 12 series) support one eSIM + physical SIM, or only one active eSIM. |
Samsung | Yes. Many Galaxy devices let you store several eSIM profiles | Yes, in recent models: the Galaxy S24 series introduced dual-eSIM active profiles (two eSIMs active simultaneously).Older Samsung phones often allow one active eSIM at a time (or eSIM + physical SIM) |
Yes - Many Pixel phones support storing multiple eSIM profiles | Yes - many newer Pixels support using two eSIMs simultaneously | |
Other Android | Yes in some cases - several models store multiple profiles | In some devices, yes - dual-eSIM active support is becoming more common, especially in recent high-end phones. But support varies by model and region |
Updated on: 31/10/2025
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