eSIM Bulgaria

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.

 Paket khusus ini hanya berlaku di Bulgaria (dan UE). Ini adalah pertanyaan paling penting bagi wisatawan Balkan. Jika Anda naik bus dari Sofia ke Istanbul (Turki), Belgrade (Serbia), atau Skopje (Makedonia Utara), koneksi Anda akan berhenti di perbatasan karena mereka tidak berada di UE. Untuk perjalanan multi-negara ini, kami sangat merekomendasikan eSIM Regional Eropa kami, yang mencakup  negara-negara Balkan UE dan non-UE. 

Tergantung. Bulgaria merupakan anggota UE, jadi "Roam Like at Home" berlaku hanya bagi warga negara UE.

• Jika Anda berasal dari Inggris (Pasca-Brexit): Sebagian besar operator Inggris (seperti O2, Vodafone, Three) telah memperkenalkan kembali biaya roaming harian (misalnya, £2-£6 per hari).
• Jika Anda berasal dari AS/Kanada/Asia: Operator asal Anda akan mengenakan tarif internasional yang mahal (misalnya $10-$14 per hari).

Cellesim eSIM adalah biaya prabayar satu kali yang jauh lebih murah dibandingkan biaya roaming ini.

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Ya, 100%. Membeli kartu SIM lokal fisik (seperti A1, Yettel, atau Vivacom) di Bandara Sofia mengharuskan Anda menemukan kios, mengantri, dan melalui proses pendaftaran paspor wajib seperti yang diwajibkan oleh hukum Bulgaria. eSIM kami 100% digital, tidak memerlukan registrasi tanda pengenal, dan dapat dipasang sebelum Anda terbang, sehingga Anda langsung terhubung saat Anda mendarat. 

 Untuk memberi Anda kecepatan dan jangkauan terbaik, eSIM kami terhubung ke jaringan premium Tier-1 Bulgaria, biasanya A1, Yettel (sebelumnya Telenor), atau Vivacom. Hal ini memastikan Anda mendapatkan kecepatan 4G/LTE (dan 5G) tercepat yang tersedia, baik di Sofia, Plovdiv, atau Varna. 

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Ya. Cakupan sangat bagus di Plovdiv, Ibu Kota Kebudayaan Eropa, memungkinkan Anda berbagi foto Teater Kuno secara instan. 

Ya. Biasanya Anda akan mendapat sinyal di dalam kompleks Biara Rila untuk mengunduh panduan audio, meskipun sinyal tersebut mungkin turun di hutan lebat di sekitarnya. 

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