Huawei Mate Series

The Huawei Mate series — including the Mate 40 Pro, 50 Pro, 60 Pro, 70, and 80 series — supports eSIM on global variants. Two critical facts apply to every Huawei device sold after 2020: CN ROM variants have no eSIM hardware, and all Huawei phones lack Google Play Services due to US trade restrictions.

Key Takeaways

• Global variants from Mate 40 Pro onwards: eSIM supported.
• CN ROM (Chinese domestic) variants: NO eSIM hardware — not a software lock.
• No Google Play Services on any post-2020 Huawei device — only Huawei AppGallery.
• One eSIM active alongside one physical nano-SIM (not Dual eSIM).

Does the Huawei Mate Series Support eSIM?

Yes — on global variants. Starting with the Mate 40 Pro, every flagship Huawei Mate model includes eSIM hardware in global models. CN ROM variants distributed in mainland China do not have eSIM hardware; this cannot be resolved by flashing firmware.

Google services note: Huawei phones released after May 2020 do not have Google Play Services due to US trade restrictions. eSIM and cellular data work normally, but Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and Google Play are absent. Huawei AppGallery is the available app store.

Huawei Mate Models and eSIM Compatibility

How to Activate eSIM on Huawei Mate Series

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Mobile network.
3. Tap SIM management.
4. Tap Add eSIM.
5. Select Scan QR code.
6. Scan the QR code sent by Roamix to your email.
7. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
8. Set the Roamix eSIM as your preferred data SIM.
9. Turn on Data Roaming in the settings for the Roamix line.

Troubleshooting Huawei Mate eSIM

"Add eSIM" option missing in SIM management: Either your device is a CN ROM variant (no eSIM hardware) or the device is carrier-locked. Check Settings → About phone → Model. CN ROM model numbers include a CN suffix. If the model is global but the option is still missing, contact your carrier to request an unlock.

eSIM installed but no data abroad: Go to Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → select the Roamix eSIM → set as default data SIM. Enable Data Roaming for the Roamix line. Toggle Airplane Mode on/off to force network re-registration.

QR code not scanning or "invalid QR code": Must be on Wi-Fi during installation. The Roamix QR code is single-use — if it has already been scanned once, contact Roamix support for a replacement. Use "Enter activation code" for manual entry if scanning fails.

"This device does not support eSIM": Definitive confirmation you have CN ROM hardware. No firmware update will add eSIM to CN ROM Mate devices — the eSIM chip is not present on the PCB.