Not all S23 Ultra version provise the Esim function

[claw134]

Just found out S9180 (Asia Hong Kong) do not support eSIM.

S918B/DS has eSIM support.

[BandOfBrothers]

Some functions and features can be governed by the region the phone is launched in @claw134 

The model you mentioned is Dual Sim Only.

So there is no eSim support.

If I can be of any further help then please don't hesitate. Take care.  😎 

[-Robot-]

I am surprised there is a non esim version being how preverlent esims are in Hong Kong

[claw134]

Shame it was not mentioned in the Samsung store(HK) when I purchase it. Wonder if there is any software update to activate such feature or is firmware limited. Is eSim not the way forward in future?

[claw134]

Not sure which is which, but not having eSim feature on a latest phone just not right. Beside regional version is a bit of a con. Especially it means different CPU, surely eSim as a feature does not impose any security issue.

[BandOfBrothers]

No @claw134 unfortunately esim support cant be added at a later date.

When I imported my Samsung Note²⁰ from Hong Kong into the UK I used Wonda Mobile.. The specs listed showed no eSim support. 

[Risky24]

The CPU of the Hong Kong S23 Series is different? I was certain that all S23 devices had the same CPU in all regions. It was different with previous devices but not the S23 series. Are you certain of this?

[claw134]

SM-S918B: This is the international version of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which is sold in countries outside of the United States. It features Samsung's Exynos 2100 processor, which is not available in the US.

SM-S918B/DS: This is the dual-SIM version of the international Galaxy S21 Ultra, which allows users to use two SIM cards at the same time.

SM-S918U: This is the US version of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which is sold through carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. It features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 processor, which is not available in the international version.

SM-S918U1: This is the unlocked US version of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which is not tied to any specific carrier. It also features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 processor.

SM-S918W: This is the Canadian version of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which is sold through carriers like Bell, Rogers, and Telus. It features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 processor.

SM-S918N: This is the South Korean version of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which features Samsung's Exynos 2100 processor.

SM-S9180: This is the Hong Kong version of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which features Samsung's Exynos 2100 processor.

SM-S918E: This is the European version of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which features Samsung's Exynos 2100 processor.

SM-S918E/DS: This is the dual-SIM version of the European Galaxy S21 Ultra, which allows users to use two SIM cards at the same time.

[claw134]

They tend to reference s21 ultra, but all these model versions is for S23 Ultra

[Joeeye]

Wherever is stating that, clearly has false information and you shouldn't take any of it as gospel.

Every tech product is regionally targeted so you shouldn't be surprised a phone differs per region too.