Pixel 8a and eSIM
Every Pixel 8a supports eSIM. Here is what that means for a travel plan.
Yes โ supports eSIM
- Physical SIM
- Yes
- 5G phone
- Yes
- Released
- 2024
eSIM plus nano-SIM in every version.
Checked October 4, 2026 ยท source
Models in this series
| Model | eSIM | Stored | Active | Physical SIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 8a | 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 8a
Can I keep my home number while using a travel eSIM on Pixel 8a?
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 8a 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 8a 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.
