Does S25 Ultra Have 2 Physical SIM Slots? 2026 Facts

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in 2026 sticks to eSIM dominance but retains hybrid flexibility. No, it does not have 2 physical SIM slots. Instead, one physical nano-SIM plus eSIM support for dual functionality. This article clarifies specs, global variants, and workarounds amid carrier shifts to eSIM-only.

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Official S25 Ultra SIM Specifications

Samsung confirms: Single physical nano-SIM tray + unlimited eSIM profiles. No dual physical like predecessors. US models eSIM-only. Announced Jan 2026, shipping Feb. Tray on right side.
  • eSIM provisioning easy
  • 5G dual active

Global Variants and Differences

Asia/EU: Physical + eSIM. US/Canada: eSIM only. Check model SM-S938. Physical tray confirmed via iFixit teardown: Hybrid microSD in some regions.
  • India: Dual physical? No
  • China: Custom

Workarounds for Dual Physical Need

Use eSIM apps like Airalo for travel. Dual eSIM active calling. Adapters rare, unreliable. Future S26 rumors dual physical return.
  • eSIM converters
  • Multi-SIM hubs

Performance Impacts and Tips

No speed loss vs dual physical. Battery drain minimal. Switch profiles in settings > Connections. 2026 update adds auto-SIM select.
  • VoLTE both
  • Wi-Fi calling

Comparisons with S24 Ultra and iPhone

S24 had physical dual in select markets; S25 phased out. iPhone 16 Pro eSIM-only US. Samsung leads with hybrid global.
  • S26 predictions
  • Trade-ins

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