Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro eSIM compatible?

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

Your Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro should support eSIM

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro eSIM Compatibility

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

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 Pro and eSIM: what to know

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro was sold in an LTE version with eSIM support and in a Bluetooth/Wi-Fi version without cellular. Only the LTE model can use an eSIM. It has no physical SIM slot, so the eSIM is the only way to add a mobile plan.

Where to add it: eSIM setup on the watch is done from the paired Samsung phone, in the Galaxy Wearable app under Watch settings > Mobile plans (the exact wording can vary by version).
Carrier dependency: Watch eSIMs are usually activated through a carrier's watch or number-sharing service, so check that your model and software support adding a plan.
EID: Look in the watch's About watch settings, or ask the Galaxy Wearable app, and note it down before contacting any provider.
Travel tip: Keep Bluetooth on so the watch stays linked to your phone while abroad.

For trips, install your eSIM Prime travel eSIM on your phone before departure and activate it on arrival. Your main number and WhatsApp stay available on the phone, and the watch can keep receiving notifications over Bluetooth.