The Best China eSIMs from Lyca Mobile at Pocket-Friendly Prices
Whether it’s a short stay or an extended trip, one thing that will be beneficial during your time in China is a Lyca Mobile eSIM. You don’t have to wait outside a SIM store or pay high prices for physical SIM cards. Just activate it in the USA and enjoy the benefits the moment you land in China.
And, best of all, with a Lyca China eSIM, you get to bypass the Great Firewall. This means that you get access to all the websites that are blocked in China without a VPN.
Reliable connectivity is just a few taps away with a Lyca Mobile China eSIM. The top plans come with free roaming credits as well, so you can start making calls in China with zero worries. Pick a Lyca China eSIM and enjoy maximum convenience!
Explore the Best eSIMs for China
Reasons to Pick a Lyca eSIM for China
Fast 4G/5G Data
Unlimited US Calls & Texts
Unlimited Calls & Texts to 100 Countries
Free Roaming Credits
Zero Contracts/Credit Checks
Dedicated Hotspot Data
How to Get a China eSIM with a Phone Number
Check for eSIM Compatibility
Look for your device in the list below.
Activate Your eSIM
Scan the activation QR code and follow the prompts to activate your China eSIM.
Do You Have an eSIM-Compatible Device?
It’s important to check for compatibility before you buy a Lyca Mobile China eSIM. One easy method is by dialing *#06# on your phone app. If you see an EID (Embedded Identity Document) along with your IMEI, then you have an eSIM-compatible device. Alternatively, you can refer to our list of eSIM-compatible devices below.
Apple
| iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 |
| iPhone 16e | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Plus |
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Plus |
| iPhone 15 | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 14 Plus |
| iPhone 14 | iPhone SE 3 (2022) | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone 13 Pro |
| iPhone 13 Mini | iPhone 13 | iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone 12 Pro |
| iPhone 12 Mini | iPhone 12 | iPhone SE 2 (2020) | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
| iPhone 11 Pro | iPhone 11 | iPhone XS Max | iPhone XS |
| iPhone XR | Apple Watch Ultra 2 | Apple iPad Air 3rd, 4th, 5th Generation | Apple iPad 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Generation |
| Apple iPad Air 11 | Apple iPad Air 13 | Apple iPad mini 5th, 6th Generation | Apple Watch Ultra |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 | Apple Watch 10 | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 | Apple Watch Series 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th 10th Generation |
| Apple iPad Pro 11 | Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation |
Samsung
| Galaxy A35 5G | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S22 ULTRA | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Galaxy Tab S9 Fe Plus | Galaxy Z Flip |
| Galaxy A54 5G | Galaxy S20 | Galaxy S22+ | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Galaxy Z Flip 5G |
| Galaxy A55 5g | Galaxy S20 5G | Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Galaxy Tab S9 Plus | Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
| Galaxy Flip4 | Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Z FLIP4 |
| Galaxy Flip3 | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S23 ULTRA | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy Watch | Galaxy Z Flip4 5G |
| Galaxy Flip5 | Galaxy S20 Ultra LTE | Galaxy S23+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 | Galaxy Watch Active2 | Galaxy Z Flip5 |
| Galaxy Fold | Galaxy S20+ | Galaxy S23FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE | Galaxy Watch FE | Galaxy Z Flip6 |
| Galaxy Fold4 | Galaxy S20+ 5G | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy Tab Active5 5G | Galaxy Watch2 | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
| Galaxy Note 20 5G | Galaxy S21 | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy Tab S10 Plus | Galaxy Watch3 | Galaxy Z Fold2 LTE |
| Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S21 5G | Galaxy S24 ULTRA | Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Watch4 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
| Galaxy Note20 | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S24+ | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Watch5 | Galaxy Z Fold4 |
| Galaxy Note20 5G | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy S24FE | Galaxy Tab S9 FE | Galaxy Watch5 Pro | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
| Galaxy Note20 Ultra | Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G | Galaxy Watch6 | Galaxy Z Fold6 |
Android
| PIXEL | HUAWEI | OPPO | MOTOROLA | XIAOMI | SONY | OnePlus | NOKIA | VIVO |
| Pixel 3 | HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro | OPPO Find X5 Pro | moto g54 5G | Xiaomi Note 13 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 10 III Lite | OnePlus 11 | Nokia XR21 | vivo X90 Pro |
| Pixel 3 XL | HUAWEI P40 | OPPO Find X5 | motorola edge 40 neo | Xiaomi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | Sony Xperia 10 IV | OnePlus 12 | Nokia X30 | vivo V29 |
| Pixel 3a | HUAWEI P40 Pro | OPPO A55s 5G | motorola edge 50 ultra | Xiaomi Note 14 Pro+ 5G | Sony Xperia 10 V | OnePlus 13 | Nokia G60 5G | vivo X100 Pro |
| Pixel 3a XL | HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro | OPPO Find N2 Flip | motorola razr 2023 | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Sony Xperia 1 IV | OnePlus Open | vivo X80 Pro | |
| Pixel 3XL | OPPO Find N3 | motorola razr 2024 | Xiaomi 13 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | vivo V29 Lite 5G | |||
| Pixel 4 | OPPO Find N3 Flip | motorola edge 50 fusion | Xiaomi 13 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 V | vivo V40 | |||
| Pixel 4 XL | OPPO Reno 9A | moto g53 5G | Xiaomi 13T | Sony Xperia Ace III | vivo V40 Lite | |||
| Pixel 4a | OPPO Reno 6 Pro 5G | motorola razr+ | Xiaomi 13T Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | vivo V40 SE 5G | |||
| Pixel 4a (5G) | OPPO Reno 5A | moto g84 5G | Xiaomi 14 | |||||
| Pixel 5 | OPPO Find X3 | moto g34 5G | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |||||
| Pixel 5a | OPPO Find X3 Pro | Cancun5G23 | Xiaomi 14T | |||||
| Pixel 6 | motorola razr 50 ultra | Xiaomi 14T Pro | ||||||
| Pixel 6 Pro | motorola edge 40 | Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro | ||||||
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| Pixel 9 Pro Fold | ||||||||
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| Pixel Fold |
Others
| Sharp | ZTE | HONOR | Fairphone | OUKITEL |
| Sharp AQUOS sense8 | ZTE Nubia Flip | Honor Magic 4 Pro | Fairphone 5 5G | OUKITEL WP30 Pro |
| Sharp AQUOS wish | Doogee V30 | Honor Magic 5 Pro | Fairphone 4 | OUKITEL WP33 Pro |
| Sharp AQUOS wish2 | Rakuten Hand | Honor Magic 6 Pro | V30 | |
| Sharp AQUOS 06 | Rakuten Big | Honor Magic V2 | ||
| Sharp Sharp AQUOS R7 | Rakuten Big S | Honor Magic V3 | ||
| Sharp Sharp AQUOS R8 | Rakuten Hand 5G | Honor 90 | ||
| Sharp AQUOS wish3 | Rakuten Mini | Honor X8 | ||
| Sharp Sharp AQUOS R8 Pro | Honor 200 | |||
| Sharp AQUOS sense7 Plus | Honor 200 Pro | |||
| Sharp AQUOS sense7 | ||||
| Sharp AQUOS sense4 lite | ||||
| Sharp AQUOS sense6 | ||||
| Sharp AQUOS zero6 | ||||
| Sharp AQUOS sense6s |
Activate Your China eSIM
Scan the QR code after connecting to the internet. Follow the prompts to activate your Lyca Mobile China eSIM.
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FAQ's
Why does China avoid eSIM devices?
China maintains control over eSIMs due to its strict telecommunication rules. Mobile connections in China need to be registered using a valid ID. eSIMs being 100% digital makes this difficult, conflicting with national data policies. Preventing the bypass of the Great Firewall is also said to be one of the reasons behind China’s chokehold over eSIMs.
Does China support eSIMs?
Yes, China supports eSIMs, but they come with massive restrictions. eSIMs purchased in China usually block access to popular sites like Google, Facebook, and YouTube. Plus, the internet in China is also heavily monitored and censored. To circumvent this, it is recommended to get a China eSIM before you land in the country.
Do eSIMs work in China?
Yes, eSIMs will work flawlessly in China; but do note that the internet you access through these eSIMs is subject to considerable monitoring and censoring. Regular websites like Google and Facebook are also blocked due to state regulations. Additionally, it is incredibly difficult to buy an eSIM in China as a tourist.
How to buy an eSIM for China?
Buying an eSIM for China is quite simple. Just head to the Lyca Mobile website and choose one of the numerous prepaid eSIM deals. The popular ones include international calling to 100 countries and bonus roaming credit. After successful purchase, Lyca Mobile will send an activation QR code. Just scan the QR code and follow the prompts to activate your China eSIM.
Does a Lyca Mobile eSIM work in China?
Yes, a Lyca Mobile eSIM should work reliably in China. Just make sure the plan you choose has sufficient roaming benefits to explore China without worries.