A Pixel 3 XL bought in Australia, Japan or Taiwan, or with service from a US or Canadian carrier other than Sprint or Google Fi, has no eSIM. Google gives this rule for the Pixel 3 (2018) generation and names no other exception, so one bought in the UK or Europe works with eSIM. Check yours with *#06#: an EID means eSIM.
Does the Google Pixel 3 XL have eSIM? Not on AU, JP or most US carrier phones
Yes, the Google Pixel 3 XL supports eSIM, except some versions sold in particular countries or by particular carriers. The versions without it are listed below.
- eSIM
- Some versions
- Brand
- Type
- Phone
- Released
- 2018
- Checked
- October 14, 2026, against support.google.com
Which versions of the Google Pixel 3 XL have no eSIM
Where are you taking your Google Pixel 3 XL?
If your version takes an eSIM, you can buy a data plan now and install it before you fly. Pick your destination.
Check your own Google Pixel 3 XL
Two minutes on the phone itself settles it, whichever version you have.
Dial *#06#
Open the phone app and dial *#06#. If a number labelled EID appears, your phone supports eSIM.
On Android
Go to Settings, then Network and internet, then SIMs. If you can add an eSIM or download a SIM, it supports eSIM.
Check it is unlocked
A phone bought from a carrier on contract may be locked to it. Ask your carrier, or look for a Carrier Lock line in your settings that says No SIM restrictions.
Other Google phones
- Pixel 10a
- Pixel 11
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- Pixel 11 Pro Fold
- Pixel 11 Pro XL
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- Pixel 10 Pro Fold
- Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Pixel 9a
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- Pixel 9
- Pixel 9 Pro
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Pixel 7a
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- Pixel Fold
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- Pixel 5a
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 4a
- Pixel 4a (5G)
- Pixel 5
- Pixel 3a
- Pixel 3a XL
- Pixel 4
- Pixel 4 XL
- Pixel 3
- Pixel 2
- Pixel 2 XL
- Pixel
- Pixel XL