No built-in eSIM
No built-in eSIM on this model.
The original 2016 Pixel and Pixel XL do not support eSIM.
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Match the model number
Open Settings → About phone (or About device). Match the number and original sales region against the manufacturer’s specifications.
Find the eSIM settings
Look for EID in your device information. An IMEI alone does not prove eSIM support. Check Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add SIM, then the eSIM setup option.
Confirm carrier unlocking
Ask the carrier that originally sold the device to confirm it is network-unlocked and can use another provider’s eSIM. Android does not have one lock-status menu shared by every brand. Your provider still needs to support your device.
For a device with the same name but a different full model number, use the manufacturer’s specifications for that exact version. This checker covers built-in hardware, not eSIM adapters.
Official evidence
Each regional source covers the models sold in that market.