Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special have eSIM?
Yes. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special 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 21, 2026 in its spec sheet
Source: GSMArena
eSIM
Yes
on every version
Lines at once
2
2 eSIMs or SIM + eSIM
eSIMs stored
Not stated
in its spec sheet
Released
October 2024
How to check that your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has eSIM
Three checks, in under a minute.
- 1
In Settings
Settings › Connections › SIM manager: an “Add eSIM” option 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special before you leave.
The best eSIM for your trip with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
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 › SIM manager › Add eSIM › Scan QR code from service provider.
- 3
Pick the lines
In SIM manager, keep your usual SIM for calls and texts and set the travel eSIM for mobile data.
- 4
On arrival
Settings › Connections › Mobile networks › Data roaming: on 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and eSIM: what to know
From its spec sheet and the 83 Samsung models in our database.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special family
- Samsung Galaxy Z FlipYes · 2 lines at once2020
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5GYes · 2 lines at once2020
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5GYes · 2 lines at once2020
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5GYes · 2 lines at once2021
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5GYes · 2 lines at once2021
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4Yes · 2 lines at once2022
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Yes · 2 lines at once2022
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5Yes · 2 lines at once2023
Samsung and eSIM
- 80 of the 83 Samsung models in our database support eSIM.
- The first one: the Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019).
- The most recent: the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ (October 2026).
The most popular destinations
For each country, today’s podium and every plan we compare.
Questions about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and eSIM
Answered from its spec sheet and from today’s prices.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special support eSIM?
Yes. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special use?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special runs 2 lines at the same time (2 eSIMs or SIM + eSIM).
Can I keep my phone number abroad with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
Any data eSIM works on an unlocked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special. 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special have a SIM card slot, or is it eSIM only?
Yes: every version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has a SIM card slot (1 nano-SIM), plus eSIM.
Can I use two eSIMs at the same time on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
Yes: two eSIMs can be active at the same time, out of 8 stored.
Why is my eSIM not working on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
Check four things in Settings › Connections › SIM manager: 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.