Google Pixel Fold
The original Google Pixel Fold (2023) supports eSIM alongside one nano-SIM, so you can keep your home number on one line and use a travel eSIM for data on the other.
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The Google Pixel Fold, Google's first foldable from 2023, supports eSIM. It pairs one eSIM with one nano-SIM.
Key Takeaways
- The Pixel Fold has one eSIM and one nano-SIM.
- You can run your home number and a travel eSIM together.
- The phone must be carrier-unlocked to install Roamix.
- Later foldables have their own guides: Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
Does the Google Pixel Fold Support eSIM?
Yes. Carrier and manufacturer spec listings give the Pixel Fold one nano-SIM and one eSIM. A travel eSIM installs like it does on any recent Pixel, as long as the phone isn't carrier-locked.
Pixel Fold eSIM Compatibility
| Model | eSIM Slots | Physical SIM | eSIM-Only | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Pixel Fold | 1 | Yes | No | 2023 |
Checked November 2026 against manufacturer pages and GSMArena spec listings.
How to Activate eSIM on Pixel Fold
- Open SIM settings. Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs.
- Add a SIM. Tap the + icon, then Download a SIM instead. Wording varies slightly by Android version.
- Scan the QR code. Connect to Wi-Fi and scan the QR code Roamix emailed you.
- Set as data line. Choose the Roamix eSIM as your mobile data SIM.
- Turn on Data Roaming. Turn on Data Roaming for the Roamix line when you land.
Can the Pixel Fold Keep My Home SIM Active With a Travel eSIM?
Yes. Keep your home nano-SIM in the tray and add Roamix as the eSIM. Roamix plans are data-only, so your home line stays available for calls and texts. Set Roamix as the mobile data line and turn off Data Roaming on your home line to avoid roaming charges.
Pixel Fold eSIM Troubleshooting
Download a SIM instead is missing: The phone is probably carrier-locked. Ask your carrier to unlock it and try again.
Installed but no data abroad: Set Roamix as your mobile data SIM and turn on Data Roaming for that line. Toggle Airplane Mode off and on to reconnect.
Google Pixel Fold eSIM: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Google Pixel Fold have eSIM?
Yes. The Pixel Fold takes one nano-SIM and one eSIM. Carrier-locked phones need unlocking before a third-party eSIM such as Roamix will install.
Can the Pixel Fold keep my home SIM active with a travel eSIM?
Yes. Keep your home nano-SIM in the tray and add Roamix as the eSIM. Roamix plans are data-only, so your home line stays available for calls and texts. Set Roamix as the mobile data line and turn off Data Roaming on your home line to avoid roaming charges.
How do I install a travel eSIM on my Pixel Fold before I fly?
Connect to Wi-Fi, go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs, tap +, choose Download a SIM instead, and scan the Roamix QR code. Turn on Data Roaming for that line when you land.
Is the Pixel Fold the same as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
No. The Pixel Fold is the 2023 original. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Pixel 10 Pro Fold are later phones with their own guides.
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