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Does the Nokia G60 5G support eSIM?
Nokia G60 5G eSIM compatibility
Yes, the Nokia G60 5G supports eSIM—but not in all markets. If you purchased your device outside China, Hong Kong, or Macao, your phone includes eSIM functionality alongside a physical nano-SIM slot. Models sold in those three regions ship with dual physical SIM slots instead and cannot use eSIM.
The Nokia G60 5G runs a dual-SIM configuration: one nano-SIM card and one eSIM active simultaneously. You can use your home carrier on the physical SIM and add a travel eSIM for data abroad, or assign one line for work and another for personal use. The phone does not support dual eSIM (two eSIMs active at once), so you'll always need the physical SIM slot for one of your lines.
Checking your Nokia G60 5G variant
If you're unsure whether your Nokia G60 5G supports eSIM, check the box or the phone's settings. Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs. If you see an option to "Add eSIM" or "Download a SIM," your device supports it. If you only see slots for SIM 1 and SIM 2 (both physical), your variant does not include eSIM capability.
How to set up an eSIM on the Nokia G60 5G
Set up an eSIM in Settings
Installing an eSIM on your Nokia G60 5G takes about 60 seconds. You'll need a QR code from your carrier or eSIM provider and a Wi-Fi connection (or mobile data from your existing SIM).
- Open Settings and tap Network & internet.
- Tap SIMs, then Add eSIM or the + icon.
- Choose Download a SIM instead? or Use QR code.
- Point your camera at the QR code provided by your eSIM provider. The Nokia G60 5G will scan and download the profile automatically.
- Wait for the download to complete. You'll see a confirmation when the eSIM is installed.
- Label your lines (e.g., "Home" and "Travel") so you can tell them apart.
- Choose which SIM to use for mobile data, calls, and SMS in the SIM settings menu.
Activation and network connection
Once installed, your eSIM should connect to the network within a few seconds. If it doesn't, restart your Nokia G60 5G. Most eSIM plans activate immediately, though some carriers delay activation until you arrive in the destination country (useful for travel eSIMs with a validity period that starts on first use).
Using a travel eSIM on the Nokia G60 5G
A travel eSIM is the easiest way to get mobile data abroad without paying roaming fees from your home carrier. You buy a data plan for your destination country (or a regional plan covering multiple countries), install the eSIM before you leave, and switch it on when you land. Your phone connects to a local network, giving you the same speeds locals enjoy—without hunting for a SIM vendor at the airport or swapping tiny plastic cards.
Because the Nokia G60 5G supports dual SIM, you can keep your home SIM active for calls and texts (or two-factor authentication codes) while the travel eSIM handles data. In your SIM settings, set the eSIM as your preferred data line and leave your home SIM enabled for voice. You'll stay reachable on your usual number and avoid surprise bills.
Install your travel eSIM a day or two before departure. That way, you can troubleshoot any issues while you still have Wi-Fi at home. When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line, enable data roaming for that line only, and you're connected. Browse eSIM plans for your next trip and compare coverage, data allowances, and validity periods.
Tips & troubleshooting
Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line
Data roaming must be enabled for your eSIM to work, even though you're using a local data plan (not roaming in the traditional sense). Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, tap your eSIM, and toggle Roaming on. Don't worry—you won't incur roaming charges, because the eSIM connects directly to a local network. If you want to prevent accidental roaming on your home SIM, turn roaming off for that line.
Fix an eSIM that won't activate
If your eSIM installs but won't connect, restart the Nokia G60 5G first. If that doesn't work, check that mobile data is enabled and that you've selected the eSIM as your data line. Make sure airplane mode is off. Some eSIM plans don't activate until you reach the coverage country, so if you're still at home, the eSIM may show "No service" until you arrive.
If the QR code won't scan, ensure the screen brightness is high and the code isn't creased or blurry. You can also enter the activation details manually: in the SIM settings, choose Enter activation code and type the SM-DP+ address and activation code provided by your eSIM vendor.
Managing multiple eSIM profiles
The Nokia G60 5G can store several eSIM profiles, but only one eSIM can be active at a time (alongside the physical SIM). If you travel frequently, install eSIMs for different regions and switch between them in Settings > Network & internet > SIMs. Tap the eSIM you want to use and toggle Use SIM on; turn the other off. This saves you from reinstalling profiles every trip.
If you run into trouble or want to check another device's eSIM compatibility, you'll find model-specific guides and setup walkthroughs to help you get connected.
