Is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G eSIM compatible?

No. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (2026) does not support eSIM.

Verified against the manufacturer and UK carrier sources. Data last updated 2026-11-01.

The detail and the caveats

Xiaomi UK spec page lists one nano-SIM plus a hybrid nano-SIM or microSD slot with no eSIM. UK launch September 2026.

Xiaomi pattern: Xiaomi flagships have eSIM on global/UK ROMs from the 12T Pro (2022) onward, with the notable exception of the 14 Ultra, which has no eSIM anywhere. The 17T and 17T Pro add an eSIM plus eSIM option on the UK spec sheet. Devices on Chinese ROMs never support eSIM. Most Redmi and POCO phones have no eSIM; exceptions are the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G and Note 14 Pro / Pro+ 5G global models.

Dual eSIM: not applicable, since standard eSIM support is absent on this model.

Verify your exact unit in 10 seconds

Model level answers have limits, especially with grey imports and regional variants. To test the actual Redmi Note 17 5G 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 Redmi Note 17 5G supported on the ONSIM network? No

Whether a phone has eSIM and whether it works on a specific network are different questions. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G 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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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G eSIM questions

Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G support eSIM?

No. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (2026) does not support eSIM. Xiaomi UK spec page lists one nano-SIM plus a hybrid nano-SIM or microSD slot with no eSIM. UK launch September 2026.

How do I check if my Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has eSIM?

Dial *#06# on the Redmi Note 17 5G. 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G?

Not applicable in the usual sense: the Redmi Note 17 5G does not support eSIM at all.

Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G work with ONSIM?

No. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G 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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