Does the HMD XR21 have eSIM?
Yes. The HMD XR21 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 August 6, 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 HMD XR21 has eSIM
Three checks, in under a minute.
- 1
In Settings
Settings › Network or Connections › SIM: an “eSIM” or “Add eSIM” option means the phone has eSIM; menu names vary by brand.
- 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 HMD XR21 before you leave.
The best eSIM for your trip with the HMD XR21
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 HMD XR21
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 › Connections (or Mobile network) › SIM manager › Add eSIM, then scan the QR code.
- 3
Pick the lines
Keep your usual SIM for calls and texts and choose the travel eSIM for mobile data.
- 4
On arrival
Turn on data roaming for the travel eSIM only.
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 HMD XR21.
The HMD XR21 and eSIM: what to know
From its spec sheet and the 4 HMD models in our database.
HMD and eSIM
- All 4 HMD models in our database support eSIM.
- The first one: the HMD XR21 (2024).
- The most recent: the HMD Terra M (March 2026).
The most popular destinations
For each country, today’s podium and every plan we compare.
Questions about the HMD XR21 and eSIM
Answered from its spec sheet and from today’s prices.
Does the HMD XR21 support eSIM?
Yes. The HMD XR21 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 HMD XR21 use?
The HMD XR21 runs 2 lines at the same time (1 SIM card + 1 eSIM).
Can I keep my phone number abroad with the HMD XR21?
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 HMD XR21?
Any data eSIM works on an unlocked HMD XR21. 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 HMD XR21 have a SIM card slot, or is it eSIM only?
Yes: every version of the HMD XR21 has a SIM card slot (2 nano-SIM), plus eSIM.
Can I use two eSIMs at the same time on the HMD XR21?
Not two eSIMs: one eSIM and one physical SIM can be active at the same time.
Why is my eSIM not working on the HMD XR21?
Check four things in your SIM settings: the travel eSIM is turned on, it is chosen for mobile data, 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.