Does the Google Pixel 8 support eSIM?
Yes — the Google Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and 8a all support eSIM globally, including in the UK and EU. Pixel 8 runs Dual SIM with one physical nano-SIM plus multiple stored eSIMs. Aria Mobile eSIMs install in under a minute via the Settings → Network & internet → SIMs menu by scanning a QR code or pasting an activation string.
Yes — the Google Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and 8a all support eSIM globally, including in the UK and EU. Pixel 8 runs Dual SIM with one physical nano-SIM plus multiple stored eSIMs. Aria Mobile eSIMs install in under a minute via the Settings → Network & internet → SIMs menu by scanning a QR code or pasting an activation string.
Pixel 8 eSIM support is universal
Unlike some Samsung variants, every Google Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and 8a supports eSIM in every market — there are no region-locked exceptions. Pixel was actually one of the first Android families to ship full eSIM support back with the Pixel 3, so the software is mature. You can store multiple eSIM profiles and have one physical SIM plus one eSIM active simultaneously.
Installing an Aria Mobile eSIM on Pixel 8
Open Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Download a SIM instead. Tap Next and either scan the QR code or tap 'Need help' → Enter it manually for the activation code. The Pixel provisions the profile in under a minute. Name it (e.g. 'Travel') and toggle Mobile data to On for the new line when you arrive at your destination.
Dual SIM and seamless switching
The Pixel 8 series handles Dual SIM cleanly. You can pick which line handles mobile data, calls, and SMS independently in the SIMs settings. Many users set their home SIM as default for calls and SMS while routing all data over the travel eSIM. The phone shows two signal-strength icons in the status bar so it's easy to see both lines are connected.
People also ask
- Can I have two eSIMs active at the same time?
Yes. Modern iPhones (XS and later) and most flagship Androids let you store many eSIM profiles and have two active at once — typically your home line plus a travel eSIM. Calls and texts route through whichever line you choose as default, while data can be set to use the cheaper travel eSIM automatically.
- Is my phone eSIM compatible?
Almost every flagship phone released since late 2018 supports eSIM. That includes all iPhones from XS onward, Google Pixel 3 and later, and Samsung Galaxy S20-and-newer plus the Z Fold and Z Flip ranges. The other requirement is that the phone is unlocked to other networks — most UK contract phones are unlocked by default since 2021.
- How do I install an eSIM on my phone?
Installing an A.R.I.A Mobile eSIM takes about a minute over Wi-Fi. Open the install email or order page on a second screen, then on your phone go to Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM (iOS) or Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM (Android), scan the QR code, name the plan and you're done. Enable data roaming on the new line so it can connect abroad.
- Does the Samsung Galaxy S24 support eSIM?
Yes — the Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra all support eSIM in most markets, including the UK and EU. They run Dual SIM with one physical nano-SIM plus one active eSIM. Aria Mobile eSIMs install in about a minute by scanning the QR code from the Connections → SIM manager menu.