Does the Pixel 8a have eSIM?
Yes. The Pixel 8a 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 July 31, 2026 in its spec sheet
Source: GSMArena
eSIM
Yes
on every version
Lines at once
2
1 SIM card + 1 eSIM
eSIMs stored
Not stated
in its spec sheet
Released
May 2024
How to check that your Pixel 8a 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 8a before you leave.
The best eSIM for your trip with the Pixel 8a
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 8a
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 8a.
The Pixel 8a and eSIM: what to know
From its spec sheet and the 36 Google models in our database.
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 8a and eSIM
Answered from its spec sheet and from today’s prices.
Does the Pixel 8a support eSIM?
Yes. The Pixel 8a 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 8a use?
The Pixel 8a runs 2 lines at the same time (1 SIM card + 1 eSIM).
Can I keep my phone number abroad with the Pixel 8a?
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 8a?
Any data eSIM works on an unlocked Pixel 8a. The right one depends on the trip: on October 22, 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 8a have a SIM card slot, or is it eSIM only?
Yes: every version of the Pixel 8a has a SIM card slot (1 nano-SIM), plus eSIM.
Can I use two eSIMs at the same time on the Pixel 8a?
Not two eSIMs: one eSIM and one physical SIM can be active at the same time.
Why is my eSIM not working on the Pixel 8a?
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.