Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO · 2020
Does the Redmi 9 have eSIM?
No · no eSIM
No, the Redmi 9 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 Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra that follows in 2021 does not. Of its 2020 shelf-mates, Redmi Note 9 Pro, POCO X3 NFC, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro carry the same answer.
Xiaomi's own spec sheet lists two nano-SIM slots for the Redmi 9, no eSIM.
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Settings → Mobile networks
A "Manage eSIM" or "Add eSIM" entry means this firmware supports it. On the China ROM the entry is missing and cannot be switched on.
Settings beat any list: the same model ships with and without eSIM depending on the country.
Data abroad without eSIM
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Common questions
Can I install a travel eSIM on the Redmi 9?
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 Redmi 9 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.
Which other 2020 Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models answer the same way as the Redmi 9?
Redmi Note 9 Pro, POCO X3 NFC, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro give the same eSIM answer in this catalogue. Where units differ is the market they were made for, and that is what Settings shows.