No.Xiaomi's spec pages for the Xiaomi 12X list dual SIM and no eSIM, in every region where we found one. Only the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Xiaomi 13 list eSIM.
Wondering if the Xiaomi 12X 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 12X support eSIM?
Not according to Xiaomi. Here's what we found on Xiaomi's own pages, checked in November 2026.
What Xiaomi's Xiaomi 12X 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 12X specs, Global).
- Same dual SIM line, no eSIM: the France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, Russia, Hong Kong and Taiwan pages. Here are the France, Germany and Poland pages.
- UK, India and others: Xiaomi's UK, India, Turkey, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia sites have no Xiaomi 12X spec page, so we couldn't check those regions. Check the box and your carrier if you bought it there.
For comparison, a Xiaomi 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 12X page has no such line.
So, is the Xiaomi 12X 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 12X, so check your own phone with the steps below. Your phone is also not on our list of eSIM supported phones.
Other Xiaomi 12 phones: 12, 12 Pro and 12T
The names are close, but the SIM setups differ. See our guides to the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 12T. The one in this family that lists eSIM on Xiaomi's Global spec page is the Xiaomi 12T Pro (Xiaomi 12T Pro specs), with Xiaomi's note that eSIM availability varies by country, region and carrier.
How to check if your Xiaomi has eSIM
Not sure which Xiaomi you have, or want to be sure? Check the phone itself. Also own another Xiaomi? See whether the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is eSIM compatible.
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 12X. 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: "nano SIM + eSIM" (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. You can also check whether the Xiaomi MIX 4 is eSIM compatible.
Travelling with a Xiaomi 12X
If your Xiaomi 12X 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 12X support eSIM?
No. Xiaomi's spec pages list dual SIM for the Xiaomi 12X and no eSIM, in every region where we found a page.
Is the Xiaomi 12X dual SIM?
Yes, Xiaomi lists it as dual SIM, with a note that availability may vary by region.
Does the Xiaomi 12X support eSIM in Europe?
No. The French, German, Spanish, Italian and Polish spec pages list dual SIM only, with no eSIM line.
Which Xiaomi 12 model has eSIM?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro. Xiaomi's Global spec page lists "nano SIM + eSIM" for it.
Why do some websites say the Xiaomi 12X has eSIM?
Some lists mix up the 12X 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.
