Huawei P Series (P40, P50, P60)

The Huawei P series — P40, P40 Pro, P50, P50 Pro, P60, P60 Pro, P60 Art — supports eSIM on global variants. Two critical facts apply: CN ROM variants (sold in mainland China) have no eSIM hardware, and all post-2020 Huawei phones lack Google Play Services.

Key Takeaways

• Global variants from P40 onwards: eSIM supported.
• CN ROM variants: NO eSIM hardware — cannot be fixed by firmware.
• 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 P Series Support eSIM?

Yes — on global variants. Starting with the P40, each flagship Huawei P model includes eSIM hardware on global models sold outside mainland China. CN ROM variants distributed in China do not have eSIM hardware.

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 P Series Models and eSIM Compatibility

How to Activate eSIM on Huawei P 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 P Series eSIM

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

eSIM installed but no data abroad: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → select Roamix eSIM → set as default data SIM → enable Data Roaming. 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 already scanned once, contact Roamix support for a replacement. Use "Enter activation code" for manual entry if scanning fails.

"This device does not support eSIM": Confirms CN ROM hardware. No firmware update will add eSIM — the chip is physically absent from CN ROM PCBs.