Macao eSIM

Most flagship smartphones released since 2018-2019 support eSIM, including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 series and newer. Tablets, smartwatches and an increasing number of laptops also support eSIM. The fastest way to verify your specific device is to check Settings , if you see "Add eSIM" or "Add cellular plan" as an option, you're compatible.

eSIM compatibility is now standard across the high-end smartphone market and rapidly spreading into mid-range devices. Cellesim works with any unlocked, eSIM-capable device , no special configuration needed beyond scanning the QR code we send you.

iPhones with eSIM support

• iPhone XS, XS Max, XR (2018) , first iPhones with eSIM (one physical SIM + one eSIM).
• iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max (2019).
• iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max (2020).
• iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max (2021) , supports two active eSIMs simultaneously.
• iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max (2022) , US versions are eSIM-only (no physical SIM tray).
• iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone SE 3 and later , full eSIM support.

Google Pixel with eSIM support

• Pixel 3 / 3 XL and all later models (Pixel 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, 8, 8 Pro, Pixel Fold).

Samsung Galaxy with eSIM support

• Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE (2020) , first Galaxy with eSIM.
• Galaxy S21 / S22 / S23 / S24 series (all variants except some regional versions).
• Galaxy Z Fold 2, 3, 4, 5 and Z Flip 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• Galaxy Note 20, 20 Ultra.
• Note: Some regional Samsung variants (e.g., specific Hong Kong dual-SIM physical models) may not support eSIM. Check Settings → Connections → SIM Card Manager.

Other Android devices with eSIM

• Huawei: P40, P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro and newer flagships.
• Motorola: Razr (2019+), Edge 30 series, ThinkPhone.
• Xiaomi: Mi 11 series and newer (international versions).
• OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12 (verify region).
• Sony: Xperia 1 IV, 5 IV, 10 IV and newer.
• Nokia / HMD: G60, X30 5G.

How to verify eSIM support on your device

1. iPhone: Settings → Cellular → look for "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan". You can also dial *#06# , if you see an "EID" (32-digit number), your phone has eSIM hardware.
2. Android: Settings → Connections (or Network & Internet) → SIM Cards → look for "Download a SIM instead" or "Add eSIM".
3. EID check: most eSIM-capable Android phones show EID in Settings → About Phone → Status.

Tip: Even if your phone supports eSIM hardware, it must be unlocked (not carrier-locked) to use third-party eSIMs like Cellesim. Most phones bought outright are unlocked; phones from carrier instalment plans may require unlocking after the contract is paid off.

Almost every flagship smartphone released since 2019 supports eSIM, making it ideal for international travel. Compatible models include iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, plus a growing list of mid-range devices. If your phone has Settings → Cellular → "Add eSIM", you're ready to use a Cellesim plan abroad.

Travellers benefit most from eSIM because it eliminates the airport SIM-card queue, removes the need to swap your home SIM out, and lets you keep your usual phone number active for SMS verification. A Cellesim travel eSIM activates the moment you land , no shop visit required.

Best eSIM-compatible travel phones

• iPhone (2018+): XS, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 series and SE 3rd gen , all support Dual SIM with one physical SIM + one eSIM. iPhone 14/15/16 in the US is eSIM-only.
• Google Pixel (2018+): Pixel 3 through Pixel 9 , all support eSIM. Pixel 7 Pro and newer support multiple active eSIMs.
• Samsung Galaxy (2020+): S20, S21, S22, S23, S24, S25, Note 20, Fold and Flip series.
• Motorola: Razr (2019+), Edge 30/40, ThinkPhone , most newer flagships.
• OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12 , varies by region.
• Sony: Xperia 1 IV / V, Xperia 10 IV / V.
• Xiaomi: Mi 11 international and newer flagships.
• Nokia/HMD: G60 5G, X30 5G.

What to check before buying a travel eSIM

1. eSIM hardware: dial *#06# , if an EID number appears, you're compatible.
2. Carrier unlock status: phones bought on instalment plans may be locked to your home carrier. Most outright purchases are unlocked.
3. iOS version: iOS 12.1 or newer for full eSIM support.
4. Android version: Android 9 or newer typically supports eSIM, though it depends on the manufacturer.
5. Region-specific variants: some Samsung models sold in Hong Kong or China are dual physical SIM with no eSIM , verify your specific model number.

Travel-friendly phones that don't support eSIM

• iPhones older than XS (iPhone X, 8, 7, 6 series).
• Most budget Android phones (entry-level Samsung A series before A53, Xiaomi Redmi entry models).
• Older Huawei devices without Google Services.
• Region-specific dual physical SIM variants (verify model number).

Tip: if your current phone doesn't support eSIM but you travel often, an unlocked, mid-range eSIM-capable phone (e.g., Pixel 7a, iPhone SE 3, Samsung Galaxy A55) makes an excellent secondary travel device , pair it with a Cellesim plan and you have a full mobile internet kit for any destination.

Nej, internettet er åbent. I modsætning til det kinesiske fastland har Macau ikke den "store firewall". Du kan frit få adgang til Google Maps, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp og YouTube uden at skulle bruge en VPN. Vores eSIM giver dig ubegrænset adgang til det globale internet, ligesom du er vant til. 

Ikke automatisk. Selvom de kun er 1 times færgetur fra hinanden, har Hong Kong og Macau separate telekommunikationssystemer. De fleste lokale Hong Kong SIM'er kræver, at du aktiverer en specifik roamingpakke. Hvis du har købt vores kun Macau eSIM, vil det ikke fungere i Hong Kong. Hvis du besøger begge byer (hvilket de fleste rejsende gør), anbefaler vi stærkt vores Asia Regional eller Hong Kong & Macau Bundle-planer for at holde forbindelsen på begge sider af Pearl River Delta. 

 Signalkvalitet er afgørende, især inden for de enorme kasinoresorts på Cotai Strip. Vores eSIM forbinder typisk til CTM (Companhia de Telecomunicações de Macau), områdets førende udbyder. Dette sikrer, at du har stærk 4G/5G-dækning, uanset om du udforsker ruinerne af St. Paul's på den gamle halvø eller shopper i det venetianske Macao. 

Nej. Køb af et fysisk forudbetalt SIM-kort i Macau er nu strengt reguleret og kræver ID-registrering i en butik. Cellesim rejse-eSIM'er er data-only roaming-planer, der giver dig mulighed for at omgå denne kedelige registreringsproces. Du kan købe online og oprette forbindelse med det samme uden at aflevere dine pasoplysninger eller vente i kø ved færgeterminalen. 

Nej. Denne plan er kun gyldig i Macau. Mange rejsende går over grænseporten til Zhuhai (Kinas fastland) for at shoppe eller spise. Når du krydser den grænse, kommer du ind i det kinesiske fastland, hvor netværk er forskellige og internetcensur (firewalls) gælder. For at forblive forbundet i Zhuhai skal du bruge et separat Kina eSIM eller en global plan, der inkluderer VPN-lignende routing. 

 Det gør de fleste moderne telefoner, men du skal tjekke vores specifikke liste her: eSIM-kompatible enheder for at være 100 % sikker, før du køber. 

Nej, Uber opererer i øjeblikket ikke i Macau. Du har brug for pålidelige data for at bruge Macau Taxi-appen, ringe til en Radio Taxi eller vise chauffører din destination på Google Maps for at overvinde sprogbarrierer. 

Ja. Dækningen er fremragende på hele Cotai-striben, så du kan forblive forbundet, mens du navigerer i de massive indendørs kanaler i The Venetian eller besøger Eiffeltårnets replika på The Parisian. 

Ja. Du vil have stærk dækning i det roligere Coloane-område, perfekt til øjeblikkeligt at dele billeder af de berømte portugisiske æggetærter fra Lord Stow's Bakery eller det sorte sand på Hac Sa Beach. 

Absolut. Bussystemet i Macau kan være komplekst; at have aktive data til at bruge Google Maps eller den lokale Bus Traveling System-app er afgørende for at finde den rigtige rute og stå af ved det rigtige stop.