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What kind of SIM card does the Nexus 5X use?

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Emily Wilson

Updated on March 15, 2026

What kind of SIM card does the Nexus 5X use?

nano SIM card
SIM card type The Nexus 5X uses a nano SIM card.

Does Nexus 5X have eSIM?

No, the Nexus 5X does not have eSIM capability.

Is Nexus 5X GSM or CDMA?

2700mAh

NetworkTechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – all models
CDMA 800 / 1900 – American model
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 – American model
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 – Asian model

What is Nano SIM card size?

12.3mm x 8.8mm
The Nano SIM is the smallest (and most common) SIM card size at the moment, coming in at a tiny 12.3mm x 8.8mm. Launched in 2012, they’re also the newest SIM size available right now and are compatible with most recent smartphone releases.

What are the SIM card sizes?

Nano, micro, and standard SIM cards – what do I use? As technology advances, SIM cards are getting smaller to fit more powerful smartphones, which need that space for more hardware. At the moment, SIM cards come in three sizes: Standard SIM, microSIM, and Nano SIM.

Is Huawei Nexus 6P dual SIM?

Two stickers on the back of the Nexus 6P (or whatever the new Huawei made Nexus will be called) suggests two IMEIs, thus dual SIM. As in, there isn’t one for the second SIM (hence why there’s just the one sticker on the back of retail models).

Does Nexus 6P have eSIM?

The eSIM plan in an LG Nexus 6P can be used as the main one or only for connecting to the Internet. The main control panel has all you need to set a specific mode of using all available SIM cards.

When was the Nexus 5X released?

October 2015
Nexus 5X/Release Date

Does Nexus 5X support 4G?

This phone is designed to work on select GSM and CDMA networks and is 4G LTE capable.

Is Nano SIM the smallest?

Nano SIM card The Nano SIM is the smallest (and most common) SIM card size at the moment, coming in at a tiny 12.3mm x 8.8mm. Launched in 2012, they’re also the newest SIM size available right now and are compatible with most recent smartphone releases.