Pakistan 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! Dette er den største enkeltstående fordel ved vores eSIM. På grund af Pakistans strenge love kræver køb af et fysisk lokalt SIM-kort i Lahore (LHE) eller Islamabad (ISB) lufthavn en obligatorisk, langsom og kompliceret biometrisk (fingeraftryk) og pasregistreringsproces. Cellesim eSIM'er er roaming-baserede, hvilket betyder, at du er fritaget for alt dette bureaukrati. Du kan købe online, installere med det samme og springe registreringskøerne over. 

Det er meget begrænset. Du skal indstille forventningerne korrekt. Du vil have pålidelig 4G/LTE-dækning i større byer (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad). Men i de høje bjerge i Gilgit-Baltistan (Hunza, Skardu) er det kun en særlig lokal udbyder (SCOM) der arbejder. Vores eSIM (som bruger nationale roamere som Jazz/Zong) vil have lidt eller intet signal på Karakoram Highway eller i disse fjerntliggende dale. Dette eSIM er til byer og større byer, ikke til dybe nordlige vandreture. 

 For at give dig den bedste hastighed og dækning forbinder vores eSIM til Pakistans premium Tier-1-netværk, typisk Jazz eller Zong. Disse betragtes bredt som udbyderne #1 og #2 med de hurtigste hastigheder og den mest omfattende 4G-dækning i de befolkede områder og langs de vigtigste motorveje. 

Nej (men med en advarsel). I modsætning til Kina har Pakistan ikke en "Great Firewall". Du kan frit bruge WhatsApp (inklusive opkald), Google Maps og Facebook. Regeringen kan (og gør) dog midlertidigt lukke for al mobildata på landsplan i tider med politisk uro eller protest. Vores eSIM vil også gå ned under disse lukninger, ligesom et lokalt SIM. 

Ja, absolut. Careem og Uber er essentielle apps til at navigere i den kaotiske trafik i Lahore og Karachi. Vores eSIM leverer hurtige 4G-data med lav forsinkelse, hvilket er afgørende for at bestille en tur fra lufthavnen, spore din chauffør i realtid og bruge Google Maps uden forsinkelse. 

 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. 

Ja. Dækningen er generelt uafbrudt på M2-motorvejen mellem Lahore og Islamabad, så du kan spore din rejse sikkert via Google Maps. 

Ja. Pakistan står over for hyppige strømafbrydelser, hvor hotel-WiFi ofte holder op med at fungere, men vores eSIM opretter forbindelse til tårne ​​med backup-generatorer og holder dig online. 

Ja. Foodpanda er den mest populære app til levering af mad i Pakistan, og pålidelige data er afgørende for at kunne bestille måltider til dit hotel eller pensionat sikkert. 

Ja. Du vil have fremragende dækning ved Faisal-moskeen, og mens du vandrer langs stierne i Margalla Hills i Islamabad for at dele udsigter med det samme.