Flexibility and control with Galaxy SIM

Dual SIM and eSIM capabilities on Galaxy devices make it easier to travel, integrate work and
personal devices, and set up preferences for different accounts and phone numbers.

What Galaxy SIM can do for you

01
Work life, balanced
No more carrying around multiple devices. Switch effortlessly between your work and personal setups on the same phone by using a second SIM.
Work life, balanced Work life, balanced
02
Expand your storage
Replace a SIM Card in your Dual SIM devices with a MicroSD card and get additional storage, so you can capture and save all your favorite moments.*
Expand your storage Expand your storage
03
Peace-of-mind for travelers
When you travel abroad, add a local SIM card to your eSIM or Dual SIM phone so you can stay in touch with friends and family with ease.2
Peace-of-mind for travelers Peace-of-mind for travelers

Dual SIM or eSIM?

Samsung offers two different SIM configurations to maximize the utility of your
Galaxy devices. Check the specifications to determine which configuration is
supported on your device.

Dual SIM

Dual SIM devices contain space for two physical SIM (pSIM) cards that can be programmed by your carrier and inserted into your device. Both cards can be removed or transferred if needed. Some Dual SIM devices include space for a MicroSD card in addition to two pSIM cards. Check the specifications on your device to learn more.3

Dual SIM Dual SIM

eSIM (Hybrid SIM)

eSIM devices contain a built-in SIM (eSIM) that can't be removed, but functions the same as a removable SIM card and is programmed by your service provider. eSIM devices include space for one additional physical SIM card (pSIM) should you need to add an additonal number. The eSIM configuration does not allow space for a MicroSD card.

eSIM (Hybrid SIM) eSIM (Hybrid SIM)

How to activate your eSIM

Step 1

Go to the Settings menu, select Connections, then SIM Manager

Step 1 Step 1

Step 2

Select Add Mobile Plan

Select Add Mobile Plan Select Add Mobile Plan

Step 3

Device searches Discovery Servers

Step 3 Step 3

Step 4

Successful Activation

Step 4 Step 4

Step 1

Go to the Settings menu, select Connections, then SIM Manager

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Step 2

Select Add Mobile Plan

Select Add Mobile Plan Select Add Mobile Plan

Step 3

Select Scan QR Code

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Step 4

Scan Carrier QR Code

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Step 5

Successful Activation

Step 5 Step 5

How to install Dual SIM Cards

Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM tray to open. Check your product manual for full details.

Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM tray to open. Check your product manual for full details. Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM tray to open. Check your product manual for full details.

Gently remove the SIM tray from the tray slot.

Gently remove the SIM tray from the tray slot. Gently remove the SIM tray from the tray slot.

Place up to 2 SIM cards (with the gold contacts facing down). Alternatively, use one SIM and one MicroSD card.

Place up to 2 SIM cards (with the gold contacts facing down). Alternatively, use one SIM and one MicroSD card. Place up to 2 SIM cards (with the gold contacts facing down). Alternatively, use one SIM and one MicroSD card.

Gently press the SIM cards and/or Micro SD card into the tray to secure it.

Gently press the SIM cards and/or Micro SD card into the tray to secure it. Gently press the SIM cards and/or Micro SD card into the tray to secure it.

Push the SIM tray back into the tray slot, making sure the gold contacts are facing the back of the phone.

Push the SIM tray back into the tray slot, making sure the gold contacts are facing the back of the phone. Push the SIM tray back into the tray slot, making sure the gold contacts are facing the back of the phone.

Set up your primary SIM

Step 1

Go to the Settings Menu and select Connections

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Step 2

Select SIM Card Manager

Select Add Mobile Plan Select Add Mobile Plan

Step 3

Select which SIM is Primary

Step 3 Step 3

Step 1

Go to the Settings Menu and select Connections

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Step 2

Select Primary SIM

Select Primary SIM Select Primary SIM

Step 3

Choose SIM to be Primary

Choose SIM to be Primary Choose SIM to be Primary

Step 4

Agree to change Primary Line

Agree to change Primary Line Agree to change Primary Line

Step 5

Successful Primary SIM Change

Successful Primary SIM Change Successful Primary SIM Change

Switching between eSIM and pSIM

Step 1

Enter Digits

Enter Digits Enter Digits

Step 2

Active SIM will be displayed

Active SIM will be displayed Active SIM will be displayed

Step 3

Select to change SIM

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Select existing message or create new

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Step 2

Select SIM icon in chat box

Select SIM icon in chat box Select SIM icon in chat box

Step 3

Select desired SIM

Select desired SIM Select desired SIM

Step 4

Active SIM has been updated

Active SIM has been updated Active SIM has been updated

Expand your Galaxy

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*MicroSD card slot not available when Dual SIM slot is in use with second SIM. MicroSD and SIM card sold separately. Not all devices support dual pSIM and/or MicroSD card.

2Best 5G performance requires a 5G-capable device on an optimal network connection. Download & streaming speeds vary based on content, server connection & other factors such as cases/covers. Check with your carrier for availability, coverage and details.

3Not all devices support Dual SIM.