Is the Google Pixel 3 eSIM compatible?

Yes. The Google Pixel 3 (2018) supports eSIM in its UK version.

Verified against the manufacturer and UK carrier sources. Data last updated 2026-07-23.

The detail and the caveats

No dual SIM standby; only one SIM (physical or eSIM) active at a time; units bought in Japan or from Verizon lack eSIM.

Google pattern: Every Pixel from the Pixel 3 (2018) onward sold in the UK supports eSIM. Pixel 3 has no dual SIM standby; Pixel 3a to 6a run one eSIM alongside the physical SIM; Pixel 7 and later support two active eSIMs. Pixel 2 eSIM only ever worked on Google Fi in the US.

Dual eSIM: no, the Pixel 3 runs one active eSIM at a time (usually alongside the physical SIM).

Verify your exact unit in 10 seconds

Model level answers have limits, especially with grey imports and regional variants. To test the actual Pixel 3 in your hand:

  1. Open the dialler and dial *#06#.
  2. Look for an EID: a 32 digit number shown alongside the IMEI.
  3. EID present = the phone has eSIM hardware. No EID = no eSIM.

You can also check Settings > About phone for an EID entry.

A separate question

Is the Pixel 3 supported on the ONSIM network? No

Whether a phone has eSIM and whether it works on a specific network are different questions. The Google Pixel 3 is not on the ONSIM supported device list, so it will not work on the ONSIM network even if the handset itself supports eSIM. ONSIM is explicit that unlisted devices will not work and it is unable to troubleshoot them. A Virtual Landline (which diverts calls to the phone you already have, on any network) works with every phone.

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Google Pixel 3 eSIM questions

Does the Google Pixel 3 support eSIM?

Yes. The Google Pixel 3 (2018) supports eSIM in its UK version. No dual SIM standby; only one SIM (physical or eSIM) active at a time; units bought in Japan or from Verizon lack eSIM.

How do I check if my Google Pixel 3 has eSIM?

Dial *#06# on the Pixel 3. If an EID (a 32 digit number) appears alongside the IMEI, your unit has eSIM hardware; no EID means no eSIM. You can also open Settings > About phone and look for an EID entry. This checks your exact handset, which matters for grey imports and regional variants.

Can I use two eSIMs at once on the Google Pixel 3?

No. The Pixel 3 supports eSIM, but only one active eSIM at a time. You can still run two lines by pairing the eSIM with a physical SIM in the tray.

Does the Google Pixel 3 work with ONSIM?

No. The Google Pixel 3 is not on the ONSIM supported device list, so it will not work on the ONSIM network even if the handset itself supports eSIM. ONSIM is explicit that unlisted devices will not work and it is unable to troubleshoot them. A Virtual Landline (which diverts calls to the phone you already have, on any network) works with every phone. See the supported devices page for what is covered.

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