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Huawei eSIM — Compatible Models, Setup & Activation

Select Huawei flagships support eSIM. This guide shows which models are compatible, how to check your phone, the Google-services caveat for post-2019 Huawei, and how to install eSIM step by step.

Last updated: 2026-05-31

Huawei supports eSIM on a selection of its flagship phones, but availability is narrower than Apple, Samsung, or Xiaomi — and there’s an extra wrinkle: Huawei phones released after mid-2019 ship without Google Mobile Services (GMS) due to US trade restrictions, which affects how you manage some carrier apps (but not eSIM itself). This guide shows which Huawei models support eSIM, how to check your phone, how to install eSIM, and what the Google-services situation means for travelers.

Which Huawei phones support eSIM

Huawei flagships with eSIM: - P40, P40 Pro, P40 Pro+ - Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+ - P50, P50 Pro, P50 Pocket - Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro - Mate X2, Mate Xs 2 (foldables) - Pura 70 series (P-series successor) - Mate 60 / Mate 70 series (China-focused, eSIM region-dependent)

Not supported: - Most budget Huawei (Y-series, Nova budget tiers) - Older flagships before P40 / Mate 40 (P30, Mate 30 and earlier — no eSIM)

Important: eSIM availability varies by region and exact model variant. Always verify with *#06# (see below).

How to check if your Huawei supports eSIM

Method 1 — dial *#06#: 1. Open the Phone app. 2. Dial *#06#. 3. Look for the EID line (32-digit number). 4. If EID is present → your Huawei supports eSIM.

Method 2 — in Settings: 1. Settings → Mobile network → SIM management (or Mobile data). 2. Look for “Add eSIM” or an eSIM tab. 3. If present → eSIM is supported.

Full universal guide: Does my phone support eSIM.

How to install eSIM on Huawei — step by step

After buying an eSIM plan, you receive a QR code by email. Open it on another device to scan from the screen.

  1. Connect Huawei to Wi-Fi.
  2. Open Settings.
  3. Go to Mobile network → SIM management.
  4. Tap Add eSIM (or the eSIM section).
  5. Select Scan QR code.
  6. Point the camera at the QR code from the email.
  7. Huawei downloads the profile in 30-60 seconds.
  8. Confirm, label the line.
  9. For travel eSIM — enable Data Roaming on this line.

Activation starts automatically when first connecting to the carrier’s network.

The Google services caveat (important for travelers)

Huawei phones released after mid-2019 use Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) and AppGallery instead of Google Play, due to US trade restrictions. What this means:

  • eSIM itself works fine — it’s a hardware/carrier feature, unaffected by Google.
  • No native Google Maps / Gmail / Google Play out of the box. You use Petal Maps, AppGallery, or sideload apps.
  • For travelers, this matters because some carrier eSIM management apps are Google-Play-only. But you don’t need any app to use a Simsimsim travel eSIM — it’s QR-based, installed directly in Settings, no app required.

If you have a pre-2019 Huawei (P30 or earlier) — those still have Google services, but they also lack eSIM.

FAQ

Does Huawei P40 support eSIM? Yes. P40, P40 Pro, and P40 Pro+ all support eSIM.

Does Huawei Mate 40 support eSIM? Yes. Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, and Mate 40 Pro+ support eSIM.

Does Huawei P30 / Mate 30 support eSIM? No. eSIM support on Huawei started with the P40 and Mate 40 generation. P30, Mate 30 and earlier are physical SIM only.

Can I use a travel eSIM on Huawei without Google Play? Yes. A Simsimsim travel eSIM is installed by scanning a QR code in Settings → Mobile network → SIM management. No app, no Google Play needed.

Does the lack of Google services affect eSIM data speed or connection? No. eSIM connects to the carrier’s network exactly like a physical SIM. Google services have nothing to do with the cellular connection.

Which Huawei foldables support eSIM? Mate X2, Mate Xs 2, and newer foldables support eSIM (region-dependent).

Does Huawei Pura 70 support eSIM? Yes, the Pura 70 series (the P-series successor) supports eSIM in most regions. Verify with *#06#.

Can I have Dual SIM on Huawei with eSIM? Yes. Most eSIM-capable Huawei support physical SIM + eSIM simultaneously (Dual SIM). Keep your home SIM for calls, use travel eSIM for data.

Where to buy eSIM for Huawei? Pick your destination on the Simsimsim catalog, pay by card/Apple Pay/Google Pay/crypto, get QR by email in 60 seconds, install per the steps above.

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