Honor Magic Series

Honor Magic flagship phones (Magic 4 Pro through Magic 8 Pro) support eSIM on international/global variants. The important caveat: Chinese domestic variants do not have eSIM hardware. Honor split from Huawei in 2020 and its global phones now include Google Play Services and standard eSIM support.

Key Takeaways

• Global variants (sold in Europe and international markets): eSIM supported.
• Chinese domestic variants: NO eSIM hardware.
• One active eSIM alongside nano-SIM (not Dual eSIM).
• Carrier unlock required for third-party eSIMs.

Does the Honor Magic Series Support eSIM?

Yes, on global variants. Honor Magic 4 Pro, 5 Pro, 6 Pro, 7 Pro, and 8 Pro sold in Europe and other international markets include eSIM hardware alongside a physical nano-SIM slot. One active eSIM at a time.

China domestic variants: Models sold in mainland China do not have eSIM hardware. If you purchased your Honor Magic in China or from a Chinese importer, check Settings → About phone → Model for a CN suffix. These cannot use eSIM under any circumstances.

Background: Honor was a Huawei sub-brand until 2020. After the split, Honor phones gained Google Play Services and standard eSIM support. Unlike current Huawei devices (which lack Google services and have different eSIM ecosystems), Honor phones work with standard eSIM providers like Roamix.

Honor Magic Models and eSIM Compatibility

How to Activate eSIM on Honor Magic Series

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Mobile network.
3. Tap SIM management.
4. Tap Add eSIM.
5. Select Scan QR code.
6. Scan the Roamix QR code from your email. Must be on Wi-Fi.
7. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
8. Set the Roamix eSIM as your preferred data SIM.
9. Enable Data Roaming for the Roamix line.

Honor Magic eSIM for International Travel

Roamix works with any unlocked global Honor Magic. Purchase a plan, scan the QR code on Wi-Fi, and connect on arrival.

Carrier unlock check: Settings → About phone → SIM card status. Contact your carrier if locked.

Troubleshooting Honor Magic eSIM

"Add eSIM" option missing: Your device is either a Chinese domestic variant (no eSIM hardware) or carrier-locked. Check Settings → About phone → Model for a CN suffix. If no CN suffix and device is unlocked, update to the latest MagicOS firmware and retry.

eSIM installed but no data abroad: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → select Roamix → set as data SIM → enable Data Roaming. Toggle Airplane Mode off/on.

QR code scan fails: Must be on Wi-Fi. Use the manual entry option with the SM-DP+ address from your Roamix email as a fallback.