Does the Pixel 11 have eSIM?
Yes. The Pixel 11 supports eSIM and runs 2 lines at the same time. Add a travel eSIM for data abroad and keep your usual SIM for calls and texts.
Checked on September 25, 2026 in its spec sheet
Source: GSMArena
eSIM
Yes
on every version
Lines at once
2
2 eSIMs or SIM + eSIM
eSIMs stored
8+
profiles you can keep
Released
August 2026
eSIM, version by version
The same phone can exist in several versions depending on where it is sold.
| Version (spec sheet) | Sold in | eSIM | eSIM lines | SIM card slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nano-SIM + eSIM | Not stated | Yes | 1 | 1 |
| eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) | United States | Yes | 2 | 0 |
How to check that your Pixel 11 has eSIM
Three checks, in under a minute.
- 1
In Settings
Settings › Network & internet › SIMs: “Download a SIM instead?” means the phone has eSIM.
- 2
Dial *#06#
On most phones, this code shows the IMEI and, when the phone has eSIM, an EID number.
- 3
Check it is unlocked
A travel eSIM only works on a phone that is not locked to a carrier: your carrier can confirm it and unlock your Pixel 11 before you leave.
The best eSIM for your trip with the Pixel 11
Choose your destination, trip length and usage: the three best offers from today’s price check.
How you use your phone
Maps and messagesGPS, WhatsApp, email
Social mediaInstagram, TikTok, browsing
Video and callsstreaming, video calls
Hotspotlaptop, tablet
You need
6 GB
that is 0.8 GB a day
- Maps and messages1.4 GB
- Social media4.2 GB
- Video and calls0 GB
- Hotspot0 GB
Look for a plan with at least 6 GB.
The best offers for this trip
For 7 days and 6 GB in Thailand
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 7 days
$22.00$3.14 per day- 25 GB at full speed, then reduced speed
- Networks: AIS and True
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
Jetpac
10 GB · 7 days
$9.50$0.95 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Network: AIS
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
Nomad
50 GB · 10 days
$15.00$0.30 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Network: True
- Hotspot allowed
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How to install a travel eSIM on the Pixel 11
Install it at home on Wi-Fi, a few days before you leave: it only connects once you land. Menus can differ slightly by version.
- 1
Buy the eSIM
You receive a QR code or an activation code by email.
- 2
Add it
Settings › Network & internet › SIMs › Add SIM (or Download a SIM instead), then scan the QR code.
- 3
Pick the lines
Keep your usual SIM for calls and texts and set the travel eSIM as the mobile data SIM.
- 4
On arrival
Open the travel eSIM in SIMs and turn on Roaming; leave roaming off on your usual line.
Good to know before you travel
- 1
Keep your number
Your usual SIM stays active for calls and texts, the travel eSIM carries the data: both work at the same time on the Pixel 11.
- 2
Several eSIMs stored
The Pixel 11 keeps up to 8+ eSIMs: install the one for your next trip in advance, and keep the others.
- 3
No SIM tray
The Pixel 11 sold in the US has no SIM card slot at all: eSIM only.
The Pixel 11 and eSIM: what to know
From its spec sheet and the 36 Google models in our database.
The Pixel 11 family
- Pixel 11 ProYes · 2 lines at once2026
- Pixel 11 Pro FoldYes · 2 lines at once2026
- Pixel 11 Pro XLYes · 2 lines at once2026
Google and eSIM
- All 36 Google models in our database support eSIM.
- The first one: the Pixel 2 (2017).
- The most recent: the Pixel 11 (August 2026).
The most popular destinations
For each country, today’s podium and every plan we compare.
Questions about the Pixel 11 and eSIM
Answered from its spec sheet and from today’s prices.
Does the Pixel 11 support eSIM?
Yes. The Pixel 11 supports eSIM and runs 2 lines at the same time. Add a travel eSIM for data abroad and keep your usual SIM for calls and texts.
How many eSIMs can the Pixel 11 use?
The Pixel 11 runs 2 lines at the same time (2 eSIMs or SIM + eSIM). It can store up to 8+ eSIMs.
Can I keep my phone number abroad with the Pixel 11?
Yes. Keep your usual SIM on for calls and texts and use the travel eSIM for data. Turn data roaming off on your usual line, so it does not charge you.
Which travel eSIM should I get for the Pixel 11?
Any data eSIM works on an unlocked Pixel 11. The right one depends on the trip: on October 21, 2026, for a week in Thailand with everyday use, the best price was Jetpac at $9.50. Compare your destination with the tool above.
Does the Pixel 11 have a SIM card slot, or is it eSIM only?
It depends on the version: the Pixel 11 comes with up to 1 SIM card slots, and in an eSIM-only version.
Can I use two eSIMs at the same time on the Pixel 11?
Yes: two eSIMs can be active at the same time, out of 8+ stored.
Why is my eSIM not working on the Pixel 11?
Check four things in Settings › Network & internet › SIMs: the travel eSIM is on, it is used for mobile data, roaming is on, and your phone is not locked to a carrier. Then restart it.
What if the eSIM is stuck on “activating”?
Activation needs an Internet connection: stay on Wi-Fi for a few minutes, then restart the phone. Many travel eSIMs only connect once you land, so “No service” before you leave is normal.