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POCO X6 and eSIM: no, and what to do instead

No. Xiaomi’s spec page for the POCO X6 lists no eSIM. Its SIM line shows: dual SIM with dual standby and no eSIM entry. A travel eSIM cannot be installed on it.

POCO X6 at a glance

eSIM
No
SIM options on the spec page
dual SIM with dual standby and no eSIM entry

Models covered: POCO X6 and POCO X6 Pro.

What to do instead

How it works with the POCO X6
Local SIMBuy a nano-SIM after you land and put it in the POCO X6. The phone must be unlocked.
Second deviceInstall a travel eSIM on a phone or tablet with eSIM and share it by hotspot: hotspot guide.
RoamingYour own SIM keeps working. Check the terms first: how to avoid roaming charges.
Newer phoneMany recent Xiaomi phones list eSIM: see the Xiaomi list.

If you are unsure whether the POCO X6 is unlocked, ask your carrier before you buy a local SIM.

Got a second device with eSIM?

A phone, tablet or hotspot device with eSIM can carry a travel plan and share it with your POCO X6. Choose your destination and install the plan there.

Travel eSIMsCharged only when your eSIM is ready
Choose destination

Questions and answers

Which Xiaomi phones support eSIM?

See the Xiaomi eSIM list for the models that Xiaomi lists.

How do I check eSIM on my own POCO X6?

Open Settings and search for eSIM. If you can add or manage an eSIM there, the phone supports it.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

How we check our data · Prices and plans come live from our catalogue; facts come from official sources, listed where we use them.

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