Yes, with limits. Huawei lists the P40 Pro on its eSIM support pages, in single SIM and dual SIM 8GB+256GB versions. Huawei also says eSIM depends on your carrier and country, and its spec page describes the dual SIM model with two Nano SIM slots. Check your own phone before you buy an eSIM.
Does the Huawei P40 Pro support eSIM? Huawei's support pages say yes. Its Japan page says the single SIM and dual SIM versions of the P40 and P40 Pro support eSIM, and its Kenya spec page says the single SIM model takes one Nano SIM and one eSIM. 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 P40 Pro support eSIM?
Here is what Huawei's own pages say, checked in November 2026.
What Huawei's support pages say
- Huawei's eSIM support page lists the "HUAWEI P40 Pro" in single SIM card 8GB+256GB and dual SIM card 8GB+256GB versions (Huawei Canada: eSIM, in French; the same page for France is Huawei France: eSIM).
- Huawei Japan says the single SIM and dual SIM versions of the P40 and P40 Pro support eSIM, and that on dual SIM phones SIM card 2 can be set up as an eSIM or a physical SIM (Huawei Japan support, in Japanese).
- Huawei says the feature varies by carrier, country or region and device, and is only available in some countries and regions.
What Huawei's spec page says
Huawei Kenya's P40 Pro spec page describes the dual SIM model as "One Nano SIM + One Nano SIM". It also says that in the single SIM model, "one Nano SIM and one eSIM and one NM card" are supported. It adds that eSIM availability may vary by country and carrier, so check with your carrier (Huawei Kenya: P40 Pro specifications).
So, is the P40 Pro eSIM compatible?
Yes, according to Huawei, but the pages don't match perfectly. The support pages list both versions, while the spec page ties the eSIM to the single SIM model. Huawei publishes no list of regional versions with eSIM switched on, so don't rely on the model name alone. Run the check below on your own phone. It matters most if you bought it second-hand or in another country.
How to check if your Huawei P40 Pro has eSIM
1. Look for the EID
- Open Settings and tap About phone.
- Tap Show EID.
Huawei says that if no EID appears, your phone doesn't support eSIM. If it does show one, your phone has an eSIM chip. More about what an EID number is.
2. Open the SIM management menu
- Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management.
- Look for an icon next to SIM 2. That's where Huawei says you add an eSIM.
Menu names can differ a little between software versions. On single SIM phones, Huawei says the eSIM goes into the SIM 2 slot by default.
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 P40 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 P40 Pro
Huawei's page says to go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and tap the icon next to SIM 2. You can then scan a QR code, scan a saved image or enter the activation code by hand. Connect to Wi-Fi first and keep your QR code or activation details until the eSIM works. Our eSIM install guide covers the steps, and what to do when your eSIM won't activate helps if you get stuck.
Good to know from Huawei's page:
- Only one eSIM can be used at a time.
- The number of eSIMs you can add depends on the eSIM chip in your phone.
- 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 P40 Pro
Huawei's pages describe eSIMs that you request from a carrier. We found no Huawei page about travel eSIMs, so test it before you fly: if your phone shows an EID and lets you add an eSIM under SIM management, you can try one. You keep your home SIM for calls and texts and use the eSIM for data. This avoids roaming charges. Our guide to setting up and managing dual eSIM explains how to pick which line uses data.
Heading to Europe, Canada or Asia? Here are data-only plans for those regions. Check that your phone shows an EID and is unlocked before you buy.
Data-only eSIMs for Europe, Canada and Asia · Europe plans · Canada plans · Asia plans · All destinations
Other Huawei models and eSIM
Not sure if your phone is really a P40 Pro? Check the model name under Settings > About phone. Other Huawei models have their own pages: Huawei P40 and Huawei Mate 40 Pro. For a wider list, see eSIM supported devices.
FAQs
Does the Huawei P40 Pro support eSIM?
Yes, according to Huawei's eSIM support pages, which list the single SIM and dual SIM 8GB+256GB versions. Huawei adds that eSIM depends on your carrier and country.
Does the Huawei P40 support eSIM?
Huawei Japan's support page says the single SIM and dual SIM versions of the P40 and P40 Pro support eSIM. See our Huawei P40 page for more.
Does the P40 Pro support eSIM and a physical SIM?
Huawei Kenya's spec page says the single SIM model supports one Nano SIM and one eSIM. Huawei Japan says SIM card 2 on dual SIM phones can be an eSIM or a physical SIM. So plan on one physical SIM plus one eSIM.
Can I use a travel eSIM on a Huawei P40 Pro?
If the phone has an EID and isn't carrier-locked, you can try one. 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 P40 Pro?
Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and tap the icon next to SIM 2. To see your EID, go to Settings > About phone > Show EID.
Does my P40 Pro from China have eSIM?
We couldn't confirm it. Huawei says availability varies by country, region and carrier. Check for an EID under About phone. If none shows, your phone doesn't support eSIM.
