Pixel 2 eSIM support
Yes — all 2 models in the Pixel 2 support eSIM.
Checked against the 2 Pixel 2 entries in our device database. This is the current generation.
Model-by-model breakdown
| Model | eSIM | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Google Pixel 2 (Google Fi only) | Supported | — |
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Supported | — |
What this means in practice
On Pixel, eSIM is under Settings › Network & internet › SIMs › Download a SIM instead. Pixel phones have carried eSIM since the Pixel 2, which makes them one of the safest Android families for travel eSIMs. Since the Pixel 7 the phone holds multiple downloaded profiles and switches between them without re-scanning a QR code.
Check your own device
A model list tells you what the hardware can do. It cannot tell you whether your particular unit is carrier-locked, or whether it is a regional variant sold without eSIM hardware. Run the free check on the phone itself — it reads the eUICC chip directly and answers in a few seconds.
Check my deviceFrequently asked questions
Do all Pixel 2 models support eSIM?expand_more
Yes. All 2 models listed on this page — Google Pixel 2 (Google Fi only), Google Pixel 2 XL — carry eSIM hardware.
Can I use an eSIM and a physical SIM at the same time on the Pixel 2?expand_more
Yes. A Pixel runs one eSIM alongside the physical SIM, and recent models can also run two eSIMs at once.
How many eSIM profiles can the Pixel 2 store?expand_more
Recent Pixel models store multiple downloaded profiles and switch between them without re-scanning a QR code.
Why does my Pixel 2 not show the eSIM option?expand_more
Three causes account for almost every case: the unit is a regional variant sold without eSIM hardware, the phone is locked to a carrier that has not provisioned eSIM, or the software is too old. The free check reads the chip directly and tells you which applies.