eSIM Pakistan

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 satu-satunya keuntungan terbesar eSIM kami. Karena undang-undang Pakistan yang ketat, membeli kartu SIM lokal fisik di bandara Lahore (LHE) atau Islamabad (ISB) memerlukan proses pendaftaran biometrik (sidik jari) dan paspor yang wajib, lambat, dan rumit. eSIM Cellesim berbasis roaming, yang berarti Anda dibebaskan dari semua birokrasi ini. Anda dapat membeli secara online, menginstal secara instan, dan melewati antrian pendaftaran. 

Ini sangat terbatas. Anda harus menetapkan ekspektasi dengan benar. Anda akan mendapatkan jangkauan 4G/LTE yang dapat diandalkan di kota-kota besar (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad). Namun, di pegunungan tinggi Gilgit-Baltistan (Hunza, Skardu), hanya penyedia lokal khusus (SCOM) yang bekerja. eSIM kami (yang menggunakan roamer nasional seperti Jazz/Zong) akan memiliki sedikit atau bahkan tidak ada sinyal di Jalan Raya Karakoram atau di lembah-lembah terpencil tersebut. eSIM ini ditujukan untuk kota besar dan kecil, bukan untuk perjalanan jauh ke utara. 

 Untuk memberi Anda kecepatan dan jangkauan terbaik, eSIM kami terhubung ke jaringan premium Tingkat 1 di Pakistan, biasanya Jazz atau Zong. Penyedia ini secara luas dianggap sebagai penyedia #1 dan #2 dengan kecepatan tercepat dan jangkauan 4G terluas di wilayah padat penduduk dan di sepanjang jalan raya utama. 

Tidak (tetapi dengan peringatan). Berbeda dengan Tiongkok, Pakistan tidak memiliki "Tembok Api Besar". Anda dapat dengan bebas menggunakan WhatsApp (termasuk panggilan telepon), Google Maps, dan Facebook. Namun, pemerintah dapat (dan memang) menutup sementara semua data seluler secara nasional ketika terjadi kerusuhan atau protes politik. eSIM kami juga akan mati selama penonaktifan ini, sama seperti SIM lokal. 

Ya, tentu saja. Careem dan Uber adalah aplikasi penting untuk menavigasi kemacetan lalu lintas di Lahore dan Karachi. eSIM kami menyediakan data 4G yang cepat dan berlatensi rendah, yang sangat penting untuk memesan transportasi dari bandara, melacak pengemudi Anda secara real-time, dan menggunakan Google Maps tanpa jeda. 

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

Ya. Cakupan umumnya tidak terganggu di Jalan Raya M2 antara Lahore dan Islamabad, memungkinkan Anda melacak perjalanan Anda dengan aman melalui Google Maps. 

Ya. Pakistan sering mengalami pemadaman listrik karena WiFi hotel sering kali berhenti berfungsi, namun eSIM kami terhubung ke menara dengan generator cadangan, sehingga Anda tetap online. 

Ya. Foodpanda adalah aplikasi pesan-antar makanan paling populer di Pakistan, dan data yang andal sangat penting untuk memesan makanan ke hotel atau wisma Anda dengan aman. 

Ya. Anda akan mendapatkan liputan yang sangat baik di Masjid Faisal dan saat mendaki jalur Perbukitan Margalla di Islamabad untuk berbagi pemandangan secara instan.