Does the Samsung Galaxy Note9 have eSIM? No

No, the Samsung Galaxy Note9 has no eSIM, so it cannot take a travel eSIM. You need a phone that supports eSIM, or a physical SIM card at your destination.

eSIM: No
Brand: Samsung
Type: Phone
Released: 2018
Checked: October 14, 2026, against news.samsung.com

What to know about the Samsung Galaxy Note9

One or two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. To get data abroad, see what to do when your phone has no eSIM.

Check your own Samsung Galaxy Note9

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 a Samsung Galaxy
Go to Settings, then Connections, then SIM manager. If you can add an eSIM, 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.