Device CompatibilityPublished Mar 21, 2026·byCharles McQuain

Does Xiaomi 12 Support eSIM?

No. The Xiaomi 12 does not support eSIM. You'll need a physical SIM card.

Xiaomi 12 eSIM Quick Facts

eSIM Support

cancel No

Max Profiles

0

Dual SIM

Yes

Physical SIM Slot

Yes (nano-SIM)

Brand

Xiaomi

Released

2022

Xiaomi 12 eSIM Compatibility

No — the standard Xiaomi 12 does not support eSIM. Its SIM tray is 'Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM' with no eSIM in either the Global or China ROM. Only the Xiaomi 12 Pro and 12T Pro in that generation added eSIM — not the plain 12. For a travel data plan you'll need a physical SIM, or an eSIM-capable phone such as the Xiaomi 13.

Important Notes

  • warningThe standard Xiaomi 12 has no eSIM — only the 12 Pro and 12T Pro variants do
  • warningSeveral affiliate eSIM blogs wrongly list the plain Xiaomi 12 as compatible — its spec sheet shows dual physical SIM only
  • warningNo eSIM in either the Global or China ROM
  • warningFor eSIM on Xiaomi, choose the Xiaomi 13 or a recent iPhone, Galaxy, or Pixel

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