How many eSIMs can a Pixel 10 Pro have?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro can store multiple eSIM profiles in memory, but only two eSIMs can be active and connected to networks at the same time. You can download as many travel or carrier eSIMs as you need, then switch between them in Settings. Inactive profiles remain stored on the device until you manually delete them.

Does the Pixel 10 Pro support dual SIM?

Yes, the Pixel 10 Pro supports dual SIM through dual eSIM. You can have two eSIM profiles active simultaneously—no physical SIM card slot is present on the US model. This lets you use two phone numbers or a primary line plus a travel data plan at the same time. You choose which line handles calls, texts, and mobile data in the SIM settings.

Why don't people like eSIM?

Some people prefer physical SIM cards because they're used to swapping them between devices quickly, and not all carriers support eSIM yet. Others worry about losing access if their phone breaks, though most carriers let you transfer eSIM profiles to a replacement device. In regions with robust eSIM support, these concerns are less common, and many users appreciate the convenience and flexibility of managing lines digitally.

How to download eSIM for Google Pixel 10 Pro?

Open Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, tap the + icon, and choose Download a SIM instead? Scan the QR code from your carrier or eSIM provider, or enter the activation code manually. The Pixel 10 Pro downloads the profile over Wi-Fi or mobile data in about a minute. Once installed, label the line and choose whether it handles calls, texts, or data.

Can I use my old SIM card in the Pixel 10 Pro?

No, the US Google Pixel 10 Pro is eSIM-only and has no physical SIM card tray. You'll need to contact your carrier to transfer your existing number and plan to an eSIM profile. Most major carriers support eSIM and can send you a QR code or activation details to download your line onto the Pixel 10 Pro. The process is straightforward and usually completed in a few minutes.

Google Pixel 10 Pro eSIM — Compatibility & Setup

Does the Google Pixel 10 Pro support eSIM?

Google Pixel 10 Pro eSIM compatibility

Yes, the Google Pixel 10 Pro supports eSIM. The US model is eSIM-only—there's no physical SIM card tray at all. You can store and use two eSIMs simultaneously on the device, giving you dual eSIM capability.

This design means you activate cellular service entirely through digital profiles downloaded directly to your Pixel 10 Pro. No nano-SIM cards to insert or lose. If you're in the US market, you'll manage all your mobile connections—primary carrier, secondary line, travel data—using eSIM profiles.

Dual SIM functionality

The Google Pixel 10 Pro supports dual eSIM: you can have two separate mobile numbers or data plans active at once. Both lines work through eSIM profiles. This setup is useful if you want a work line and personal line on one device, or if you're traveling and want to add a local data plan while keeping your home number active for calls and texts.

Because there's no physical SIM slot on the US model, your only option for cellular connectivity is eSIM. If you need to check another device's eSIM compatibility, you can compare how different manufacturers implement dual-SIM features.

How to set up an eSIM on the Google Pixel 10 Pro

Set up an eSIM in Settings

Setting up an eSIM on the Google Pixel 10 Pro takes about sixty seconds once you have your QR code or activation details from your carrier or travel eSIM provider. The phone downloads the profile and activates it automatically.

Open Settings on your Pixel 10 Pro.
Tap Network & internet.
Tap SIMs, then tap the + icon or Add more.
Choose Download a SIM instead? if prompted.
Scan the QR code provided by your carrier or eSIM provider using your phone's camera, or enter the activation code manually if you received an SM-DP+ address and confirmation code.
Tap Download and wait while the eSIM profile installs—this usually takes 30–60 seconds.
Label the line with a recognizable name (e.g., "Travel Data," "Work," "Home") so you can tell your eSIMs apart.
Choose which line to use for mobile data, calls, and SMS in the SIM settings if you have two eSIMs active.

Your Pixel 10 Pro will show both eSIM lines in the status bar. You can switch which line uses mobile data at any time through Settings > Network & internet > SIMs.

QR code vs. manual activation

Most carriers and eSIM providers send a QR code by email or display it in their app. Scanning the code is the fastest method. If you don't have a QR code, you can enter the SM-DP+ address and activation code manually—the Pixel 10 Pro will walk you through the fields.

Using a travel eSIM on the Google Pixel 10 Pro

Get data abroad without roaming fees

A travel eSIM gives you local data rates in the country you're visiting, so you avoid international roaming charges from your home carrier. You buy a data plan for your destination, install the eSIM profile on your Pixel 10 Pro before you fly, and turn it on when you land. Your phone connects to a local network immediately.

Because the Pixel 10 Pro supports dual eSIM, you keep your home number active for calls and two-factor authentication texts while the travel eSIM handles data. You don't swap SIM cards or lose your primary number. When you return home, you simply switch mobile data back to your home eSIM and delete or deactivate the travel profile.

Install before departure

Install your travel eSIM while you still have Wi-Fi at home or at the airport. The download and activation only take a minute, and you can toggle it off until you're ready to use it. Once you arrive, turn on the travel eSIM line in Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, enable mobile data for that line, and you're connected. You can browse eSIM plans for your destination and compare coverage and data allowances.

Tips & troubleshooting

Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line

Even though you're using a local eSIM, your Pixel 10 Pro may still require the data roaming toggle to be on for that line. Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, select your travel eSIM, and make sure Roaming is enabled. This doesn't mean you'll pay roaming fees—the eSIM is already a local plan—but the phone treats any non-home network as "roaming" in the software.

Keep your home SIM for calls and 2FA

Set your home eSIM to handle calls and SMS, and set the travel eSIM to handle mobile data. That way, you receive texts and verification codes on your regular number, but all your browsing, maps, and app traffic use the cheaper local data. You configure this in the SIM settings under Calls, SMS, and Mobile data.

Fix an eSIM that won't activate

If the QR code won't scan, check that your camera lens is clean and the code is displayed at full brightness. You can also take a screenshot of the QR code on another device and scan it from a screen. If the download stalls, restart your Pixel 10 Pro and try again—sometimes a quick reboot clears temporary network glitches. Make sure you have a stable Wi-Fi or mobile data connection during installation. If you continue to have trouble, contact your eSIM provider for manual activation codes or visit eSIM setup help for step-by-step assistance.

Managing multiple eSIM profiles

The Pixel 10 Pro can store more than two eSIM profiles, but only two can be active at once. If you travel frequently, you can keep old travel eSIMs installed and simply reactivate them on your next trip. Delete profiles you no longer need by going to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, selecting the eSIM, and tapping Erase SIM.

Google Pixel 10 Pro eSIM