eSIM Kazakhstan

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. Ini adalah keuntungan terbesar eSIM kami. Membeli kartu SIM lokal fisik di Kazakhstan memerlukan proses pendaftaran wajib dan rumit yang melibatkan paspor dan IIN (nomor pajak) Anda. eSIM Cellesim berbasis roaming, yang mengklasifikasikan Anda sebagai turis dan memungkinkan Anda melewati birokrasi lokal ini. Anda dapat mengaktifkannya secara instan dan menghindari semua dokumen dan antrian di bandara. 

Bervariasi. Kazakhstan adalah negara terluas ke-9 di dunia, dan sebagian besar wilayahnya berupa padang rumput kosong. Anda akan mendapatkan kecepatan 4G/LTE/5G yang luar biasa di kota-kota besar seperti Almaty dan Astana. Anda juga akan mendapat sinyal di tempat wisata populer seperti Charyn Canyon dan Kolsay Lakes utama. Namun, Anda akan mengalami "zona mati" dalam perjalanan jauh atau perjalanan kereta api antar kota dan di kawasan hutan belantara yang sangat terpencil. Kami sangat menyarankan mengunduh peta offline. 

 Untuk negara yang begitu luas, kualitas jaringan sangatlah penting. eSIM kami terhubung ke penyedia premium Kazakhstan, biasanya Beeline atau Kcell/Tele2. Operator-operator ini memiliki infrastruktur terlengkap, memastikan Anda mendapatkan sinyal dan kecepatan terbaik, dari pusat kota hingga taman nasional. 

 Paket khusus ini hanya berlaku di Kazakhstan. Banyak wisatawan melakukan tur "Jalur Sutra" atau "Stans", menggabungkan Kazakhstan dengan Uzbekistan (Tashkent) atau Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek). Koneksi Anda akan berhenti saat Anda melintasi perbatasan. Untuk perjalanan multi-negara yang lancar, kami sangat merekomendasikan paket eSIM Regional Asia kami. 

Hanya sesekali. Perjalanan kereta api di Kazakhstan bisa memakan waktu berjam-jam (atau bahkan berhari-hari) dan melintasi hamparan luas padang rumput tak berpenghuni. Anda akan mendapatkan sinyal yang kuat saat kereta melewati kota atau pemukiman, namun Anda akan mengalami waktu yang lama tanpa internet selama perjalanan. Kami menyarankan Anda mengunduh semua film, musik, atau buku sebelum Anda naik kereta. 

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Biasanya Anda akan mendapatkan sinyal di area parkir dan dek observasi Danau Big Almaty, namun koneksi mungkin terputus di dekat bendungan atau jika Anda mendaki lebih dekat ke zona perbatasan Kyrgyzstan. 

Sangat. 2GIS seringkali lebih akurat dibandingkan Google Maps untuk rute transportasi umum dan menemukan pintu masuk gedung di Almaty dan Astana; ini berfungsi paling baik dengan koneksi data aktif. 

Ya. Cakupan yang sangat baik di arena skating Medeu dan di seluruh resor ski Shymbulak, memungkinkan Anda menyiarkan langsung aktivitas ski atau hiking dari pegunungan Trans-Ili Alatau. 

Ya. Yandex Go adalah aplikasi ride-hailing utama di Kazakhstan (Uber sering diintegrasikan ke dalamnya). Data yang andal sangat penting untuk memesan perjalanan dan membayar secara digital untuk menghindari penipuan taksi.