No.Xiaomi's spec pages for the Xiaomi 12 list dual SIM and no eSIM, in every region where we found one. The same goes for the Xiaomi 12 Pro, 12 Lite, 12X, Redmi 12 and Redmi Note 12. Only the Xiaomi 12T Pro lists eSIM.
Wondering if the Xiaomi 12 supports eSIM before a trip? This guide shows what Xiaomi says, how to check your own phone, which Xiaomi phones do list eSIM, and what to do for mobile data abroad.
Does the Xiaomi 12 support eSIM?
Not according to Xiaomi. Here's what we found on Xiaomi's own pages, checked in November 2026.
What Xiaomi's Xiaomi 12 spec pages say
- Global: "Dual SIM", with a note that dual SIM availability may vary by region, and no eSIM anywhere in the specs (Xiaomi 12 specs, Global).
- Same dual SIM line, no eSIM: the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Turkey, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Taiwan pages. Here are the UK, France and Indonesia pages.
- Germany and India: Xiaomi's German and Indian sites have no Xiaomi 12 spec page, so we couldn't check those regions. Check the box and your carrier if you bought it there.
For comparison, Xiaomi's spec page for a phone with eSIM says so in plain words. The Xiaomi 12T Pro page lists "Dual SIM (nano SIM + eSIM and nano SIM + nano SIM)". The Xiaomi 12 page has no such line.
So, is the Xiaomi 12 eSIM compatible?
No, we found no Xiaomi source that lists eSIM on it. Xiaomi doesn't give an explicit "no eSIM" statement for the Xiaomi 12 the way it does for some older phones, so check your own phone with the steps below. Your phone is also not on our list of eSIM supported phones.
Xiaomi 12 Pro, 12 Lite, 12X, 12T, Redmi 12 and Redmi Note 12
The names are close, but the SIM setups differ. This is what Xiaomi's Global spec pages say:
- Xiaomi 12 Pro: "Dual SIM*" and no eSIM line (Xiaomi 12 Pro specs).
- Xiaomi 12 Lite: "Dual SIM, dual standby" and no eSIM line (Xiaomi 12 Lite specs).
- Xiaomi 12X: "Dual SIM" and no eSIM line (Xiaomi 12X specs).
- Xiaomi 12T: "Dual SIM (nano SIM)" and no eSIM line (Xiaomi 12T specs).
- Xiaomi 12T Pro: this one does list eSIM: "Dual SIM (nano SIM + eSIM and nano SIM + nano SIM)", with Xiaomi's note that eSIM availability varies by country, region and carrier (Xiaomi 12T Pro specs).
- Redmi 12: "SIM1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)" and no eSIM line (Redmi 12 specs). The Redmi Note 12 is different: "Dual SIM + microSD", also with no eSIM line (Redmi Note 12 specs).
Looking for another phone? See our list of eSIM supported devices. Considering the MIX 4? See whether the Xiaomi MIX 4 is eSIM compatible.
How to check if your Xiaomi has eSIM
Not sure which Xiaomi you have, or want to be sure? Check the phone itself.
1. Look for an eSIM option in your settings
Xiaomi's menu names depend on your software version. Xiaomi's support pages give two paths on phones that have eSIM:
- Settings > SIM card and mobile networks, then look for Use eSIM and Manage eSIM (Xiaomi: How can I activate eSIM on Xiaomi phones).
- Settings > Mobile networks, then look for Turn on eSIM (the path Xiaomi gives for newer phones such as the 14T: Xiaomi: How to add eSIM on the Xiaomi 14T).
No eSIM option? Then your phone most likely doesn't support eSIM. More ways to check in our guide to checking eSIM compatibility.
2. Check the SIM tray
Xiaomi's spec pages list dual SIM for the Xiaomi 12. Take a look at your SIM tray and the model name in your settings, since regions and variants can differ.
3. Check that a new phone isn't carrier-locked
If you buy a newer Xiaomi with eSIM, remember that a phone locked to your carrier won't take another provider's eSIM. Ask your carrier whether it's unlocked. Here's how to unlock your phone.
Which Xiaomi phones have eSIM?
If you want eSIM, look at newer models. Xiaomi's global spec pages list eSIM on these:
- Xiaomi 12T Pro: see above.
- Xiaomi 13: "nano SIM + nano SIM or nano SIM + eSIM" (Xiaomi 13 specs). More in our Xiaomi 13 eSIM guide.
Xiaomi adds that eSIM availability can vary by country, region and carrier (Xiaomi: eSIM support). Older phones without eSIM, like the Xiaomi Mi 11, aren't on our list.
Travelling with a Xiaomi 12
If your Xiaomi 12 has no eSIM, a travel eSIM can't be installed on it. For data abroad, your options are your home carrier's roaming or a local physical SIM card. Our guide explains how data roaming works.
Travelling with a second phone that has eSIM, or upgrading to one? Then a travel eSIM gives you mobile data abroad without swapping SIM cards, and your home SIM stays active for calls and texts. Here's how to set up and manage two lines, and our eSIM install guide. These are data-only plans for Europe and Asia. Check that the phone supports eSIM first.
Data-only eSIMs · Europe · Asia · See all destinations
FAQs
Does the Xiaomi 12 support eSIM?
No. Xiaomi's spec pages list dual SIM for the Xiaomi 12 and no eSIM, in every region where we found a page.
Does the Xiaomi 12 Lite support eSIM?
Xiaomi's spec pages list "Dual SIM, dual standby" and no eSIM line for the Xiaomi 12 Lite.
Does the Xiaomi 12 Pro support eSIM?
Xiaomi's spec pages list "Dual SIM" and no eSIM line for the Xiaomi 12 Pro.
Does the Redmi 12 support eSIM?
Xiaomi's spec pages list one SIM plus a hybrid slot (second SIM or microSD) and no eSIM line. The Redmi Note 12 also has no eSIM line.
Which Xiaomi 12 model has eSIM?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro. Xiaomi's Global spec page lists "nano SIM + eSIM" for it.
Is the Xiaomi 12 dual SIM?
Yes, Xiaomi lists it as dual SIM, with a note that availability may vary by region.
Why do some websites say the Xiaomi 12 has eSIM?
Some lists mix up the Xiaomi 12 with the 12T Pro or the 13. Xiaomi's own spec pages are the source to trust.
Can I use a travel eSIM on a Xiaomi without eSIM?
No. An eSIM can't be installed on a phone without eSIM. Use roaming or a local physical SIM, or a second phone with eSIM.
