# eSIM-compatible phones for Greece

> eSIM phones for Greece: iPhone XR+, Galaxy S20+, Pixel 3+. Check with *#06#.

Before buying a Greece eSIM, make sure your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked.

## How to check

iPhone: Settings → General → About → look for “EID”. Android: dial *#06# and see if an EID appears.

## Models that support eSIM

- iPhone XR/XS and newer (11–16)
- Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Z Fold/Flip
- Google Pixel 3 and newer
- Many newer Motorola, Huawei, Oppo models

## Don’t forget unlocking

Your phone must be carrier-unlocked. Inter-island ferries have weak WiFi; an eSIM keeps you online for bookings and maps.

**Ready for Greece?** See plans at [MerrSIM — Greece eSIM](https://merrsim.com/destinations/esim-plans-for-greece), from €1.49, instant QR activation, no physical SIM and no roaming.

## Activation in a few minutes

Do the install before departure, while on WiFi. Open your phone settings, choose to add an eSIM and scan the QR code you received by email. Label the profile “Greece” so it is easy to spot. When you land, set the eSIM as your data line and switch on data roaming for it — that is normal for travel eSIMs and adds no fees, because the plan is prepaid. Within seconds you are online, with no need to hunt for public WiFi.

## Tips to save data

A few small habits make your gigabytes last in Greece. Download Google Maps offline before you head out, set video quality to “Auto” or 480p, and turn off background app refresh. Use hotel WiFi for big updates and high-resolution photo uploads. With these steps, even a modest plan covers the whole trip, and your hotspot stays free for the moments you really need it.

## Why travellers choose MerrSIM

MerrSIM builds local plans for dozens of destinations, at a fixed price in euros — no dollar exchange rate and no surprises. Every plan includes hotspot, instant QR activation and no document registration. The app and support are in Albanian, which makes it easy for the diaspora and travellers from the region. For Greece, that means a simple experience: buy it, scan it, and you are ready before you board the plane.

## eSIM versus roaming

Roaming with your home carrier can be expensive outside bundles — sometimes several euros per gigabyte, with bills that land after the trip. A local eSIM turns that into a fixed price you know up front: you pay in advance, you know exactly how many GB you have, and there are no hidden fees. For a trip to Greece, that means peace of mind and often a real saving compared with leaving roaming switched on unchecked.

## Common mistakes to avoid

Three mistakes often spoil the start of a trip. First: buying the eSIM at the last minute at the airport, when you have no WiFi to install it — do it at home. Second: forgetting to switch on data roaming for the eSIM line, which makes it look like it is not working. Third: leaving mobile data on your home SIM, which racks up roaming charges. Check these three and your connection in Greece will be trouble-free.

## FAQ

### Does the eSIM work on the Greek islands?
Yes, Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes and Crete have good coverage.

### Which eSIM is best for Greece?
MerrSIM offers the best value: from €1.49, local 4G/5G, hotspot and EUR billing.


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Author: Etnik Beqiri  
Published: 2026-05-17  
Source: https://merrsim.com/en/blog/esim-phones-greece