Yes, with limits.Huawei lists the Mate 40 Pro on its eSIM support page, for both the single SIM and dual SIM versions. Huawei also says eSIM only works in some countries and regions and depends on your carrier. Check your own phone before you buy an eSIM.
Does the Huawei Mate 40 Pro support eSIM? Huawei's support pages say yes, and its Thailand spec page for the dual SIM model (NOH-NX9) says a SIM card or an eSIM can be set as the main or secondary SIM. What Huawei doesn't publish is a list of countries. Below you'll find what Huawei says, how to check your own phone and what to do if it has no eSIM.
Does the Huawei Mate 40 Pro support eSIM?
Here's what Huawei's own pages say, checked in November 2026.
What Huawei's support page says
- Huawei's eSIM page lists the "HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro (single sim card 8GB+256GB, dual sim card 8GB+256GB)" as an applicable product (Huawei Support UK: eSIM).
- The same page says eSIM depends on your network provider and is only available in some countries and regions. It may also vary by device (Huawei Support Canada: Use eSIM cards on your phone).
What Huawei's spec page says
Huawei Thailand's Mate 40 Pro spec page (model NOH-NX9) says that on the dual SIM model you can set either card slot as the main or secondary SIM, and that a SIM card or an eSIM can fill either role (Huawei Thailand: Mate 40 Pro specifications, in Thai). So the phone is built to run a physical SIM and an eSIM together.
So, is the Mate 40 Pro eSIM compatible?
Yes, according to Huawei. We couldn't find an official list of which regional versions have it switched on, so don't rely on the model name alone. Run the checks below on your own phone. It matters most if you bought it second-hand or in another country.
How to check if your Huawei Mate 40 Pro has eSIM
1. Open the SIM management menu
- Open Settings and tap Mobile network.
- Tap SIM management.
- Look for an icon next to SIM 2. Huawei says that's where you add, switch on or off, rename or delete an eSIM.
That's the path from Huawei's eSIM page. If your phone shows no such option, it may not have eSIM enabled.
2. Dial *#06# to look for an EID
Open the phone app and dial *#06#. If an EID number shows up, your phone has an eSIM chip. More about what an EID number is. If there's no EID, your phone most likely has no eSIM.
3. Check that your phone isn't carrier-locked
An eSIM from another provider won't work on a locked phone. If you bought the Mate 40 Pro from a carrier, ask them to unlock it first. See how to unlock your phone. More ways to check in our guide to checking eSIM compatibility.
How to add an eSIM on the Huawei Mate 40 Pro
Huawei's page says to go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and tap the icon next to SIM 2 to add an eSIM. Connect to Wi-Fi first and keep your QR code or activation details until the eSIM works. Huawei's page doesn't spell out the steps for scanning a QR code, so if you get stuck, follow our eSIM install guide or see what to do when your eSIM won't activate.
Two things to know from Huawei's page. A full reset deletes the eSIM on your phone. And deleting an eSIM doesn't cancel your plan with a carrier, so ask the carrier to deregister it if you stop using it.
Using a travel eSIM on your Mate 40 Pro
If your phone has eSIM, you can keep your home SIM for calls and texts and add a travel eSIM for data. This avoids roaming charges and a trip to a shop. Our guide to setting up and managing dual eSIM explains how to pick which line uses data.
Heading to Asia? Here are data-only plans for the region. Check that your phone shows an EID and is unlocked before you buy.
Data-only eSIMs for 26 Asian countries, including Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand · See Asia plans · All destinations
Other Huawei models and eSIM
Not sure if your phone is really a Mate 40 Pro? Check the model name under Settings > About phone. Other Huawei models have their own pages: Huawei P40 and Huawei P40 Pro. For a wider list, see eSIM supported devices.
FAQs
Does the Huawei Mate 40 Pro support eSIM?
Yes, according to Huawei's eSIM support page, which lists the single SIM and dual SIM 8GB+256GB versions. Huawei adds that eSIM depends on your carrier and country.
Does the Huawei Mate 40 Pro support eSIM and a physical SIM?
Huawei's Thailand spec page for the dual SIM model says a SIM card or an eSIM can be set as the main or secondary SIM, so yes, you can use a card and an eSIM together on that model.
Is the Mate 40 Pro dual eSIM?
We found no Huawei page saying it holds two active eSIMs. Plan on one physical SIM plus one eSIM.
Can I use a travel eSIM on a Huawei Mate 40 Pro?
If the phone has an EID and isn't carrier-locked, you can try one. Huawei's own page only describes eSIM from carriers, so follow our install guide and check that you can add an eSIM under SIM management before you travel.
Where do I find the eSIM settings on a Huawei Mate 40 Pro?
Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and tap the icon next to SIM 2.
What happens to my eSIM if I reset my Huawei?
Huawei says a full reset deletes the eSIM information. Keeping eSIMs during a reset lets you keep using them after the restart.
