Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 LTE eSIM compatible?

Check if your Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 LTE eSIM compatible. Ensure a smooth transition to digital SIM cards with our step-by-step guide.

Your Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 LTE should support eSIM

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 LTE eSIM Compatibility

Seamlessly Compatible: Unlock the Power of eSIM with Your Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 LTE

Let's ensure it's not restricted to any specific carrier or network.

Open Settings on your Samsung device.
Tap "Connections".
Tap "SIM card manager".

If "Add eSIM" is available, your device is likely unlocked for eSIM.

Please note, certain carriers may have policies preventing unlocking within the initial six months of use.

*The following Samsung Galaxy devices DO NOT have eSIM capability:

All Galaxy devices from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao.
All Galaxy FE "Fan Edition" models, except Galaxy S23 FE.
US models: Galaxy S20, S21* and Note 20 Ultra.

*Most Samsung Galaxy devices purchased in South Korea do not support eSIM, except Galaxy S24, S23, Z Fold 5, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 5, Z Flip 4, and A54 5G variants.

*eSIM for Galaxy A54 5G may vary depending on country/region and carrier. Please contact your carrier or device manufacturer to confirm that your Galaxy A54 5G device is eSIM-capable.

*Galaxy S21 series devices (excluding FE models) from Canada and the US may support eSIM with One UI 4 update. Please contact your carrier or device manufacturer to confirm that your Samsung device is eSIM-capable.

Galaxy Watch 5 LTE and eSIM: what to know

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 LTE has a built-in eSIM, and it has no slot for a physical SIM. It is designed to hold a mobile plan from a carrier so the watch can use calls and data without your phone nearby. Unlike a phone, it is not a general-purpose eSIM device, so support for third-party plans is limited.

Where to add it: open the Galaxy Wearable app on the paired phone and look for the mobile plan option (usually called Mobile plans) in the watch settings.
EID: look in the watch information or About watch section of the Galaxy Wearable app or the watch settings.
Pairing: the watch is set up through a paired Android phone, so keep the phone with you during setup.
Travel tip: the watch's cellular plan usually depends on your home carrier, so check its roaming terms before you travel.

For your trip, install an eSIM Prime travel eSIM on your compatible phone before you leave and activate it on arrival. Your main number and WhatsApp stay available, and the watch can stay connected to the phone over Bluetooth.