Pixel 5 at a glance
- eSIM
- Yes (Google)
- Active lines
- SIM card plus one eSIM
- Two eSIMs at once
- No, needs a Pixel 7 or later
- 5G in dual SIM mode
- Yes
Models covered: Pixel 5 and Pixel 5a.
Install an eSIM on the Pixel 5
- Get ready
Update the phone, join a Wi-Fi network and keep the QR code or install link from your provider at hand.
- Open the eSIM menu
Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add SIM → Set up an eSIM.
- Install the plan
Scan the QR code or enter the details by hand. Some phones also offer a one-tap install link.
- Choose the data SIM
Set the travel eSIM for mobile data and keep your SIM card for calls and texts.
Full walkthrough with screens: install an eSIM on Android.
Bought through a carrier? Ask whether the phone is unlocked.
Use the Pixel 5 abroad
Install at home, then switch mobile data to the travel eSIM when you land: data roaming on Android.
Questions and answers
Does every Pixel 5 have eSIM?
Mostly. Google says it depends on the phone and the market, so check your own Pixel 5 with the steps above.
Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue
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