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Does the Nothing Phone 3 support eSIM?
eSIM support on the Nothing Phone 3 depends on the regional variant — check the details below and your model number.
⚠️ The phone must be unlocked: a carrier-locked phone cannot add a new eSIM.
Good to know
eSIM availability depends on the market.
United States / Europe: Supported in markets where Nothing enables eSIM.
India / other: Some regional variants ship without eSIM — verify the model.
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Last verified: 2026-09-23 · View as Markdown (for AI agents)
Nothing Phone 3 eSIM — FAQ
Does the Nothing Phone 3 support eSIM?
eSIM support on the Nothing Phone 3 depends on the regional variant — check the details below and your model number.
Can I use an eSIM data plan on the Nothing Phone 3 while travelling?
Yes. If your Nothing Phone 3 is unlocked, you can install a travel eSIM and use local data abroad without swapping your physical SIM — ideal for avoiding roaming charges.
Does the Nothing Phone 3 need to be unlocked to use an eSIM?
Yes. A carrier-locked Nothing Phone 3 cannot add an eSIM from another provider even if the hardware supports it. Ask your carrier to unlock it before you travel.
Can the Nothing Phone 3 use a physical SIM and an eSIM at the same time?
Yes — the Nothing Phone 3 supports Dual SIM, so you can keep your normal number on the physical SIM and add a data eSIM at the same time.
Why does eSIM support on the Nothing Phone 3 depend on the region?
Some manufacturers ship different Nothing variants per market. Global/EU units often include eSIM while China and some other regional variants use dual physical SIM. Check your exact model number.
Check in your phone settings
Not sure which model you have? Your phone can tell you in a few seconds.
Any phone
Open the phone app and dial this code. If an EID number shows up, the phone supports eSIM.
iPhone
SettingsGeneralAbout
Look for an EID number. Under Carrier Lock, "No SIM restrictions" means the iPhone is unlocked.
Android
Samsung
SettingsConnectionsSIM manager
Google Pixel
SettingsNetwork & internetSIMs
If you can add an eSIM there, the phone supports it. Menu names vary by brand.
Unlocked phones only. A phone locked to a carrier cannot add an eSIM from another provider, even when the model supports eSIM. Ask your carrier to unlock it before you travel.
Other Nothing devices with eSIM
Are you travelling abroad?
Get an eSIM for your Nothing Phone 3 and avoid high roaming charges.