Samsung Galaxy S25 supports eSIM. Samsung lists the phone with an embedded SIM and, for supported regional versions, combinations that include one physical SIM with eSIM or two eSIMs.
The model name alone is not a complete compatibility check. Carrier firmware, the country where the phone was sold and a network lock can affect whether an eSIM can be added and used.
NoveSIM travel plans are data-only. We do not provide a local telephone number, conventional calls or SMS, but internet-based calling and messaging apps can use the travel data connection.
Quick answer: Yes, the Galaxy S25 supports eSIM. Before buying a plan, open Settings > Connections > SIM Manager and confirm that Add eSIM is available on your particular phone.
How to confirm eSIM support on your Galaxy S25
- Open Settings and select Connections.
- Tap SIM Manager and look for Add eSIM.
- Open Settings > About phone > Status information and check whether an EID is listed.
- Ask the original carrier to confirm that the handset is unlocked if it was bought with a contract or instalment plan.
An EID and the Add eSIM control are stronger evidence than the product-family name alone. If either is missing, record the full model code from About phone and verify that regional version with Samsung or the original carrier. The NoveSIM compatible-device list is an additional reference, not a substitute for checking the actual handset.
How to add a travel eSIM to the Galaxy S25
- Connect the phone to stable, private Wi-Fi.
- Open Settings > Connections > SIM Manager.
- Tap Add eSIM, then choose the option to scan a QR code.
- Scan the code supplied with the plan and wait for the profile to finish downloading.
- Give the new line a clear label such as Travel Data.
The activation details may also allow manual entry when scanning is unavailable. Follow the instructions supplied with the plan rather than repeatedly rescanning the same code. If installation fails, use the eSIM QR-code troubleshooting guide. Do not delete an installed eSIM unless support specifically instructs you to remove it.
Choose the correct SIM for mobile data
Return to SIM Manager after installation and select the travel eSIM for mobile data. Keep the usual SIM active only when you still need its number for calls or messages, and disable data roaming on that home line to reduce the risk of roaming charges.
Enable data roaming on the travel line when the selected plan’s instructions require it. This allows the eSIM to connect to its partner network and does not send the home SIM’s data through roaming. The guide to switching between a primary SIM and an eSIM explains how to review the selected data line.
What to check if the S25 has signal but no data
Confirm that the travel profile is enabled, selected for mobile data and allowed to use data roaming. Leave network selection on automatic for the first connection. If the plan requires a manual NoveSIM APN, enter data.esim exactly and do not copy an APN from the home carrier.
Restart the phone or briefly enable and disable Airplane mode after changing the settings. If bars appear but websites still do not load, follow the signal-without-data checks. 5G availability depends on the selected plan, the S25 regional variant, the partner network and local coverage; an eSIM does not guarantee 5G in every location.
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FAQ
Does the Samsung Galaxy S25 have eSIM?
Yes. Samsung lists the Galaxy S25 with embedded-SIM support, although the available SIM combinations and carrier service can vary by country and device version.
Where is Add eSIM on a Galaxy S25?
Open Settings, Connections and SIM Manager, then tap Add eSIM. If the option is absent, verify the exact model code, software and original sales region.
Can the Galaxy S25 use a physical SIM and an eSIM together?
Supported variants can use physical-SIM and eSIM combinations. The number of active lines and available combinations depends on the regional model and carrier configuration.
Will a NoveSIM plan provide calls and SMS on the S25?
No. NoveSIM plans provide mobile data without a local number, conventional calls or SMS. Data-based calling and messaging apps can continue to work.
Final Recommendation
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is suitable for a travel eSIM when its Add eSIM control and EID are present and the handset is carrier-unlocked.
Install the plan over reliable Wi-Fi, label the lines clearly and select the travel profile for mobile data. Keep data roaming disabled on the home SIM.
If the connection does not start, check the selected data line, travel-line roaming and APN before changing networks. Preserve the installed profile while troubleshooting.
