Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO · 2021
Does the Redmi Note 10S have eSIM?
No · no eSIM
No, the Redmi Note 10S 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 Redmi Note 9 Pro from 2020 does not. The Xiaomi 12 that follows in 2022 does not. Its 2021 shelf-mates, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro, POCO F3 and 1 more, carry the same answer.
Xiaomi's own spec sheet lists two nano-SIM slots for the Redmi Note 10S, 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 Note 10S?
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 Note 10S 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.
Is the Redmi Note 10S any different from the rest of the 2021 Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO line?
Not on eSIM. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro, POCO F3, Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite answer the same way in this catalogue. Where units differ is the market they were made for, and that is what Settings shows.