Does the Poco F8 Pro & F8 Ultra Support eSIM?

Sidst opdateret: 2026-10-15

Short Answer

Yes — both the Poco F8 Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra support eSIM on their global and international models. Better still, both are dual-eSIM capable: they can hold two eSIM profiles alongside (or instead of) physical nano-SIMs, with two lines active at a time.

Typical SIM configurations on these phones are:

• Nano-SIM + eSIM (one physical card, one eSIM) — the most common setup for travelers, and
• eSIM + eSIM (two eSIMs, no physical card) — handy if you want a home eSIM and a travel eSIM at once.

One standard caveat applies, as with all Xiaomi/Poco phones: eSIM availability can depend on the region variant. Global and most international units include eSIM, but certain mainland-China or specific carrier-locked variants may ship without it. It takes 30 seconds to confirm on the phone in your hand — here's how.

How to Confirm eSIM on Your Poco F8 in 30 Seconds

Method 1 — Check Settings for an "Add eSIM" option

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to SIM cards & mobile networks (on some HyperOS builds it's under Connections or Mobile network).
3. Look for an Add eSIM button or a "+" next to the SIM slots.

If Add eSIM is there, you're good to go.

Method 2 — Dial for your EID

1. Open the Phone app and dial *#06#.
2. Look for an EID — a long numeric ID shown alongside the IMEI.

If an EID appears, your phone has eSIM hardware. This is the most reliable check, because the EID only exists on devices with an eSIM chip.

How to Set Up a Travel eSIM on the Poco F8 Pro / F8 Ultra

Once you've confirmed eSIM support, adding a travel plan takes about two minutes:

1. Buy an eSIM plan for your destination — you'll receive a QR code by email.
2. On your Poco, open Settings → SIM cards & mobile networks → Add eSIM.
3. Choose to scan a QR code, then scan the code from your email.
4. Follow the prompts to download and activate the profile, and give it a label like "Travel."
5. Set the travel eSIM as your mobile-data line when you arrive; keep your home line for calls and texts.

Pro tip: Install the eSIM before you leave, while you're on Wi-Fi. Most travel eSIMs only start counting data once they connect to a network at your destination, so installing early won't burn your allowance — it just means you're online the second you land.

Why an eSIM Is the Easy Choice on These Phones

Because the F8 Pro and F8 Ultra support dual eSIM, you can:

• Keep your home number on your physical nano-SIM (or a home eSIM) for calls and texts, and
• Run a travel eSIM for cheap local data at the same time — no swapping cards, no losing that tiny SIM at the airport, no surprise roaming bill.

A travel eSIM is usually far cheaper than home-carrier roaming, and delivery is instant by email, so there's nothing to pick up at a shop.