eSIM Hong Kong

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.

Tidak, firewall tidak berlaku di sini. Berbeda dengan Tiongkok Daratan, internet di Hong Kong tetap terbuka dan tanpa sensor. Anda dapat dengan bebas mengakses Google, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, dan semua aplikasi Barat lainnya tanpa memerlukan VPN. eSIM kami memberi Anda akses tidak terbatas seperti yang biasa Anda lakukan di rumah. 

Tidak. Meskipun membeli kartu SIM fisik lokal di Hong Kong kini memerlukan pendaftaran ID/Paspor wajib yang ketat karena peraturan pemerintah, eSIM perjalanan Cellesim biasanya dikecualikan dari kerumitan ini karena merupakan paket data berbasis roaming. Anda dapat membeli secara online dan terhubung secara instan tanpa mengunggah paspor atau data pribadi Anda. 

 Paket khusus ini hanya berlaku di Hong Kong. Meskipun Makau dan Shenzhen hanya berjarak singkat dengan perjalanan feri atau kereta api, keduanya memiliki jaringan telekomunikasi yang berbeda (dan Tiongkok memiliki firewall). Jika Anda berencana mengunjungi Greater Bay Area (HK, Makau, Tiongkok), kami sangat menyarankan paket Regional Asia atau eSIM Global kami untuk tetap terhubung dengan lancar di semua negara. 

 Hong Kong adalah hutan kota yang lebat, sehingga penetrasi sinyal adalah kuncinya. eSIM kami terhubung ke jaringan premium kota, biasanya CSL, SmarTone, atau China Mobile HK. Penyedia ini menawarkan cakupan 4G/5G yang luar biasa, memastikan konektivitas baik Anda berada di gedung tinggi di Central, mendaki Victoria Peak, atau mengunjungi Disneyland. 

Ya. Hong Kong bergerak cepat, begitu pula internet kita. Anda akan mendapatkan data 4G/LTE (dan sering kali 5G) berkecepatan tinggi. Hal ini penting untuk mengisi ulang Kartu Octopus di ponsel Anda, menggunakan aplikasi MTR Mobile untuk jadwal kereta, atau menavigasi jalan-jalan sibuk di Mong Kok dengan Google Maps. 

Ya. Hong Kong adalah pusat bisnis global yang besar. eSIM kami mendukung Hotspot Pribadi (Tethering), sehingga Anda dapat berbagi koneksi data aman dengan laptop atau tablet Anda. Sempurna untuk bekerja jarak jauh dari kedai kopi di Causeway Bay atau selama konvensi di HKCEC. 

 Masa berlaku hanya dimulai ketika Anda mengaktifkan eSIM dengan terhubung ke jaringan di Hong Kong. Anda dapat memasang eSIM di rumah sebelum penerbangan, dan hari-hari hanya akan mulai menghitung mundur saat Anda mendarat di Bandara Internasional Hong Kong (HKIA) dan ponsel Anda menerima sinyal lokal. 

Ya. Jika Anda menyukai Dim Sum dan memutuskan untuk memperpanjang perjalanan, Anda dapat dengan mudah membeli paket "Top-Up" atau paket baru langsung dari situs web kami. Tidak perlu memasang eSIM baru; Anda cukup menambahkan lebih banyak data ke profil Anda yang sudah ada. 

Tidak. Ini adalah eSIM khusus data. Itu tidak disertai dengan nomor telepon lokal untuk panggilan atau SMS. Namun, Anda dapat menggunakan WhatsApp, FaceTime, Skype, atau Zoom untuk melakukan panggilan suara dan video melalui sambungan data. Ini memungkinkan Anda untuk tetap berhubungan tanpa membayar roaming suara internasional. 

Ya, demi kenyamanan. Membeli di bandara atau 7-Eleven memerlukan antrian, penukaran mata uang, dan menyelesaikan proses registrasi identitas wajib. Dengan Cellesim, Anda membeli secara online, menerima kode QR langsung melalui email, dan mendarat di Hong Kong dalam keadaan terhubung, memungkinkan Anda memesan Uber atau memeriksa jadwal Airport Express dengan segera. 

 Sebagian besar ponsel modern memilikinya, namun Anda harus memeriksa daftar spesifik kami di sini: Perangkat yang Kompatibel dengan eSIM untuk memastikan 100% sebelum membeli.