Pixel 8 and eSIM
Every Pixel 8 supports eSIM. Here is what that means for a travel plan.
Yes โ supports eSIM
- Physical SIM
- Yes
- 5G phone
- Yes
- Released
- 2023
eSIM plus nano-SIM in every version; seven years of Android updates, so it will stay a travel phone for a long time.
Checked October 4, 2026 ยท source
Models in this series
| Model | eSIM | Stored | Active | Physical SIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 8 | Yes | โ | โ | Yes |
| Pixel 8 Pro | Yes | โ | โ | Yes |
How to install a travel eSIM on Android
Pick a destination below; the QR code arrives by email in a minute.
Settings โ Connections โ SIM manager โ Add eSIM โ Scan QR code.
Keep your home SIM for calls and SMS.
Choose the travel eSIM for mobile data and enable data roaming for it.
Where to find eSIM in settings: Settings โ Network & internet โ SIMs โ Add eSIM
Questions: Pixel 8
Can I keep my home number while using a travel eSIM on Pixel 8?
Yes. Your own SIM or eSIM stays active for calls and SMS; the travel eSIM carries data only. You choose which line is used for data in settings.
How many eSIMs can be installed on Pixel 8 at the same time?
Several profiles can be stored; how many can be active at once depends on the model (one on most, two on recent flagships). Switching takes a tap in the SIM manager.
Can I move the eSIM from Pixel 8 to another phone?
Usually an eSIM installs once. Delete it from one phone and it cannot be reinstalled on another without a new activation, so decide which phone carries it before you install.
