Samsung Galaxy · 2023
Does the Galaxy A05 have eSIM?
No · no eSIM
No, the Galaxy A05 has no eSIM: it works with a physical SIM only, so a travel profile cannot be installed on it. For data abroad that leaves a local SIM or your carrier's roaming.
The earliest Samsung Galaxy with eSIM in this catalogue is the Galaxy S20, from 2020 — 3 years before the Galaxy A05. That is a change from the Galaxy S22: on that 2022 model the answer is yes. The Galaxy S24 that follows in 2024 has it too.
Samsung's spec sheet for the Galaxy A05 lists two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. Units bought in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau have no eSIM regardless of the model.
Check your unit in a minute
Settings → Connections → SIM manager
An "Add eSIM" button means it is supported. Dial *#06# as a second check: a phone with eSIM shows an EID among the numbers.
Settings beat any list: the same model ships with and without eSIM depending on the country.
Data abroad without eSIM
Other Samsung Galaxy models
Common questions
Can I install a travel eSIM on the Galaxy A05?
No. A travel profile is an eSIM, and this model has no built-in eSIM chip. For data abroad, a local SIM at the airport or your carrier's roaming pass are the options.
How many eSIMs does the Galaxy A05 store, and how many work at once?
On Android the number of stored profiles depends on the model and firmware. Usually a physical SIM and one eSIM work at the same time. The SIM manager in Settings shows the exact layout.
Did the Galaxy S22 have eSIM?
Yes, on the 2022 model. The Galaxy A05 answers differently, so the generation matters here. Either way, Settings on the unit in your hand settles it.