Which Google Pixel models are compatible?
Google Pixel phones from the Pixel 3 onward support eSIM, with some country-of-purchase exceptions on the earliest models. Recent Pixels support it everywhere. Always check the exact model, not just the marketing name.
Check it in one minute
Go to Settings > About phone and look for the "EID" line. Dialing *#06# also shows it on most compatible models.
It has to be unlocked
A phone locked to a carrier rejects profiles from other providers. If you got yours with a carrier plan or on installments, check with the carrier that sold it before ordering a Samoa eSIM.
Installing the plan
Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs and add a SIM or eSIM (menu names vary by Android version), then scan the QR code. Do it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, then turn on the line for data when you arrive in Samoa.
Set up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
At a glance
Using a Samoa eSIM on your Google Pixel
The bar shows price per GB: shorter is cheaper. Click a column header to sort.
All checked plans (17)
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 | $14.50 | $4.83 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 | $15.00 | $5.00 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $22.00 | $4.40 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 | $39.50 | $3.95 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 | $22.50 | $4.50 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 | $41.00 | $4.10 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | $23.50 | $4.70 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | $42.00 | $4.20 |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $6.29 | $6.29 |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 | $14.99 | $5.00 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $23.99 | $4.80 |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 | $41.99 | $4.20 |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 | $18.36 | $18.36 |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 | $70.80 | $23.60 |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $102.00 | $20.40 |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 | $70.80 | — |
Full ranking
- 1
8.1out of 10
- 2
7.2out of 10
- 3
3.8out of 10
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Frequently asked questions
Does my Google Pixel support eSIM?
Google Pixel phones from the Pixel 3 onward support eSIM, with some country-of-purchase exceptions on the earliest models. Recent Pixels support it everywhere.
How do I find the EID?
Go to Settings > About phone and look for the "EID" line. Dialing *#06# also shows it on most compatible models.
Does the phone need to be unlocked?
Yes. A phone locked to a carrier rejects profiles from other providers. If you're not sure, check with the carrier that sold it to you.
Where do I install the eSIM on a Google Pixel?
Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs and add a SIM or eSIM (menu names vary by Android version), then scan the QR code.
Can I keep my regular SIM at the same time?
Yes, most compatible phones work as dual SIM: your usual line for calls and texts, the travel eSIM for data.
What's the cheapest eSIM for Samoa?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Airalo, at $22.00. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.