Motorola phones with eSIM: which models and how to set up

Motorola went all-in on eSIM with the Edge and Razr lines, and several Moto G models now ship with it too. The catch: Motorola sells dozens of variants per year, and the same model name can have eSIM in one country and not in another.

So forget model lists for a second. There is one check that never lies, and it takes five seconds. Here is how to run it, how to install a travel eSIM on your Motorola, and what to do if the line shows no signal when you land.

Does my Motorola have eSIM? The 5-second check

Open the phone dialer and type *#06#. The screen shows your IMEI numbers and, if the phone supports eSIM, an EID — a long 32-digit code. No EID, no eSIM.

Second check, inside the system: go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs (or Mobile network) and look for Add eSIM, Download a SIM instead or a plus sign next to SIM. If that option exists, your Motorola can install a digital SIM.

Two extra conditions:

• The phone must be carrier-unlocked. A Motorola locked to a US carrier will reject a foreign profile until the carrier unlocks it.
• Update Android before you travel. Older builds on some Motorola units hide the eSIM menu until the software is current.

As a rough rule, most phones released from 2020 onward have eSIM. If your Motorola is older, VoaSim will not help — and we do not sell physical SIM cards, so a local SIM at the destination would be your route.

Motorola lines that commonly support eSIM

Motorola groups its phones into three families, and eSIM support follows a pattern:

• Motorola Razr (foldables): the flagship line, built around eSIM from the start.
• Motorola Edge: the premium slab line, where eSIM is standard on recent generations.
• Moto G: mixed. Some recent models include eSIM, many budget variants do not.
• ThinkPhone and business models: generally eSIM-ready.

Why we do not publish a model-by-model list: Motorola releases regional variants with different chipsets and firmware, so the same name sold in Brazil, Mexico and the US may behave differently. The *#06# test on your exact unit beats any list on the internet.

If you would rather see the general compatibility picture across brands — iPhone, Samsung, Pixel and Motorola — check our eSIM guides before you buy.

How to install a VoaSim eSIM on a Motorola, step by step

Do this at home, on Wi-Fi, before your flight. It takes about five minutes.

1. Buy your plan in the price simulator. The QR code arrives by email within minutes (plus a WhatsApp heads-up if you left a number).
2. Open the QR code on a second screen — laptop, tablet, or a printout.
3. On the Motorola: Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Add eSIM (wording varies slightly by Android version).
4. Scan the QR code and confirm the download. Name the line something obvious, like "VoaSim Travel".
5. Turn the eSIM line off and leave it off until you land. On Android, do not enable mobile data on the eSIM before the trip.

That last step matters: your validity days start counting at the first connection to a network at the destination, not at purchase. Keep the line switched off and you lose nothing.

Your physical SIM stays in the phone and your number keeps working, so WhatsApp stays on your usual number. Just turn off data roaming on your home carrier line.

What to do when you land

After the plane lands and you disable airplane mode:

• Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, select the VoaSim line and switch it on.
• Set the VoaSim line as the one used for mobile data.
• Leave your home SIM active for calls and SMS, but keep its data roaming off.
• Toggle airplane mode on and off once. Motorola devices often latch onto the local network faster after that.

The eSIM connects automatically to local partner networks on 4G and, where the network offers it, faster speeds. There is nothing to configure manually in most countries.

If after ten minutes you still show no signal, do not reinstall the profile. Run the checks in order with our free eSIM Rescue tool — it diagnoses an eSIM from any brand, not just ours — and message support at hola@voasim.com. If the eSIM will not connect and support cannot fix it, you get a 100% refund.

VoaSim prices for your Motorola trip

One price per duration, identical for all 170 destinations we cover, from Japan to Brazil. No per-country pricing, no GB packs to calculate, no throttling after a hidden threshold.

Prices already include today's 15% promo. Trips of 1 to 4 days pay the 5-day package, and the maximum is 90 days per eSIM. Add a second eSIM in the same order — for a travel partner's Motorola or iPhone — and it gets 10% extra off.

Payment is by international credit or debit card in USD through Stripe, with an invoice by email. See all destinations or the Europe plan, which covers 50 countries on a single eSIM.

Motorola eSIM vs other options abroad

Being fair: a travel eSIM is not always the winner.

• Carrier roaming (T-Mobile, AT&T International Day Pass, Verizon TravelPass, EE, Vodafone, Rogers and others) is simplest for a two-day hop and keeps your number fully active, including calls and SMS. It is usually billed per day of use with a daily data allowance and reduced speed afterwards, and it normally must be enabled before you leave. Check the current rate for your country in your carrier app.
• Other eSIM brands — Airalo, Nomad, Saily, Ubigi, Holafly and many more — sell by GB, by day, or with usage conditions. If you barely use data, a small GB pack can be cheaper. Read the cap, the validity and the tethering terms in each brand's own policy.
• Local physical SIM: often good value for long stays, but it means a shop, passport registration in most countries and pulling your own SIM out of the Motorola.

VoaSim makes sense when you want data with no counting: maps, video calls, uploads, hotel-free tethering questions aside. Compare openly on our comparison page.

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