Phones bought in Japan or with Verizon service have no eSIM.
Does the Google Pixel 3a have eSIM? Not on Japan or Verizon phones
Yes, the Google Pixel 3a 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
- 2019
- Checked
- October 7, 2026, against support.google.com
Which versions of the Google Pixel 3a have no eSIM
Where are you taking your Google Pixel 3a?
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 3a
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
- Pixel 11 Pro
- Pixel 11 Pro Fold
- Pixel 11 Pro XL
- Pixel 10
- Pixel 10 Pro
- Pixel 10 Pro Fold
- Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Pixel 9a
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 9
- Pixel 9 Pro
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel 8
- Pixel 8 Pro
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 5a
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 4a
- Pixel 4a (5G)
- Pixel 5
- Pixel 3a XL
- Pixel 4
- Pixel 4 XL
- Pixel 3
- Pixel 3 XL
- Pixel 2
- Pixel 2 XL
- Pixel
- Pixel XL