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Cape Device Compatibility

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Device Compatibility Guide — Cape

Device Compatibility Guide

Last reviewed: May 2026

Requirements

To use Cape's service, your device must meet both of the following requirements:

eSIM Compatible

Your device must support eSIM technology to download and activate your Cape SIM.

Carrier Unlocked

Your device must be unlocked from any previous carrier before activating Cape.

How to Check Your Device

Before reviewing the lists below, we recommend confirming your device status directly using the guides below:

1
Check If Your Device is Unlocked

Verify your device is not locked to another carrier.
2
Check eSIM Compatibility

Confirm your device supports eSIM before activating.

Compatible Devices

Note: This list is not exhaustive. If you experience connectivity issues after activation, please contact support — our team will review your case and issue a refund if deemed necessary.
Important: Even if your device appears on this list, you must still confirm it is carrier-unlocked and eSIM-enabled before activating.
Apple
  • iPhone 17, Air, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max
  • iPhone 16e, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
  • iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone XS, XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone SE 2nd Gen (2020)
  • iPhone SE 3rd Gen (2022)
Regional Note: iPhone models manufactured for mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao are typically dual-physical-SIM and do not have eSIM capability. To verify, check your model number in Settings → General → About
Google
  • Pixel 10a, 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold
  • Pixel 9a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold
  • Pixel 8, 8 Pro
  • Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a
  • Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a
  • Pixel Fold
Samsung
  • Galaxy S Series: S26, S25, S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
  • Galaxy Fold Series: Z Fold 4, Z Fold 5
  • Galaxy Flip Series: Z Flip 4, Z Flip 5
  • Galaxy A Series: A54 5G
  • Galaxy Tab Series: Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, S9 FE+

Known Incompatible Devices

The following devices are confirmed to be incompatible with Cape's service due to activation or connectivity issues: Please note Android devices that are not compatible with Android 13 to current are not compatible for use on Cape.

  • Fairphone 4, 5, 6
  • Motorola devices
  • OnePlus 11, 12, 13, 13R, 15, Open
  • Redmi devices
  • TCL devices
  • Xiaomi devices
  • RedMagic Gaming Phones
  • Librem 5
  • LightPhone
  • Bittium
  • Mode Earn Phone (MEP2)
  • Beam Pro / X4200
  • Brax 3
  • UP Unplugged Phone
  • Fairphone 6
  • Fairphone 2
  • Samsung S20
  • Samsung S21
  • Samsung Z Flip 3 5G
  • Samsung Z Flip
  • Samsung Z Fold 3 5G
  • Samsung Z Fold 2
  • Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • Samsung Note 8
  • Samsung Note 20 Ultra
  • Samsung Note 20
  • Samsung S21 Ultra
  • Moto g 5G
  • Moto g play
  • Moto g power 5G
  • Moto g stylus
  • iPad
  • Smartwatches / Apple Watch
  • Nothing Phone (1)
  • Nothing Phone (2)
  • Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • CMF Phone (1)
  • Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
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