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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.

Nei. En eSIM kan kun installeres én gang, og den låses til den første enheten den installeres på. Den kan ikke flyttes til en annen telefon, skannes på nytt eller installeres på nytt etterpå, og den refunderes ikke når den er installert. Vennligst installer din eSIM på enheten du planlegger å fortsette å bruke. Hvis du bytter enhet og trenger hjelp, kontakt vårt supportteam.

Aktivering av en Cellesim eSIM tar 2, 3 minutter og består av tre trinn: motta QR-koden på e-post, skanne den i telefonens innstillinger, og aktivere linjen for data. Selve "klokken" på planen starter først når eSIM-et først kobler til et nettverk i destinasjonslandet , du kan trygt installere det dager i forveien uten å miste gyldighetstid.

Cellesim sender QR-koden til e-posten din innen sekunder etter betaling. Hele prosessen er digital , ingen butikkbesøk, ingen pass, ingen ventetid på fysisk levering.

Trinn 1: Forberedelse

• Sjekk at telefonen din støtter eSIM (iPhone XS+, Google Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, og de fleste flaggskip fra 2019 og nyere).
• Bekreft at telefonen ikke er låst til en spesifikk operatør (carrier-locked) , de fleste moderne telefoner er ulåste.
• Koble til en stabil Wi-Fi for rask nedlasting av profilen.
• Åpne e-posten fra Cellesim med QR-koden på datamaskinen eller en annen enhet (du trenger en annen skjerm for å skanne med telefonen).

Trinn 2: Installasjon på iPhone

1. Åpne Innstillinger → Mobil (eller "Cellular").
2. Trykk Legg til eSIM → "Bruk QR-kode".
3. Skann QR-koden fra Cellesim-e-posten med kameraet.
4. Bekreft planen i pop-up-vinduet.
5. Gi linjen et navn, f.eks. "Tyrkia ferie" eller "USA Cellesim".
6. Velg hvilken SIM som skal brukes til standard for samtaler (din primære) og data (den nye eSIM-en).

Trinn 3: Installasjon på Android

1. Åpne Innstillinger → Nettverk og internett → SIM-kort (på Samsung: Innstillinger → Tilkoblinger → SIM-administrator).
2. Trykk Last ned en SIM i stedet eller "+".
3. Skann QR-koden.
4. Bekreft nedlasting av profilen.
5. Aktiver linjen og sett den som linje for data.

Trinn 4: Aktivering i destinasjonslandet

1. Når du lander på flyplassen, slå på telefonen eller deaktiver flymodus.
2. Bekreft at den nye eSIM-en er aktivert for data i innstillingene.
3. På din primære SIM, deaktiver dataroaming (kun samtaler og SMS).
4. Åpne en hvilken som helst app , eSIM kobler til det lokale nettverket automatisk innen 30, 60 sekunder.
5. Plangyldigheten starter fra dette øyeblikket.

Hva gjør du hvis eSIM ikke fungerer?

• Start telefonen på nytt og prøv igjen , dette løser 80 % av problemene.
• Slå på flymodus i 30 sekunder, deretter av , dette tvinger telefonen til å koble til nettverket på nytt.
• Sjekk at dataroaming er aktivert for Cellesim-linjen i innstillingene.
• Bekreft at du er i et område med dekning , sjekk signalstyrken.
• Hvis ingenting fungerer, kontakt Cellesim-support , vi svarer innen noen timer.

Tips: installer eSIM-et hjemme på Wi-Fi dagen før reisen. Profilen lastes ned, men aktiveres ikke før du ankommer landet. Dette er det sikreste scenariet, fordi du ikke trenger å lete etter Wi-Fi på en ukjent flyplass.

Yes. With Cellesim you top up the eSIM you already installed. You do not scan a new QR code, you do not install a second profile, and your phone number setup does not change.

Open the Cellesim app or your account page, pick a top-up for the eSIM you are using, and the data is added to the same line. The validity period is extended at the same time, so a 7-day plan topped up on day 5 keeps running instead of expiring.

This matters most when you are already travelling: running out of data usually means you have no connection to buy more with. Because the top-up lands on the existing profile, it works as soon as it is processed, without Wi-Fi and without reinstalling anything.

If an eSIM does not work and you have not used the data, we refund it in full to the original payment method. There is no restocking fee and you do not need to return anything.

In practice we check the line on the carrier side first, because most failures are a stuck data session that we can restart remotely in a few minutes. If the line genuinely cannot be made to work in your location, we refund.

To be straightforward about the limit: once a plan has been used, a refund is no longer possible, because the data has already been bought from the network operator on your behalf. In that case we look at a replacement instead. If a plan was never activated, the refund is simple.

Yes. Every Cellesim account has a wallet balance, and you earn 5 USD of store credit for each friend who buys their first eSIM with your referral link.

The credit lands in your wallet automatically once their order completes, and it is applied to your next purchase — you do not need a coupon code. Wallet balance never expires.

Your referral link is in your account. There is no limit on how many people you can refer, and the person you refer also gets a discount on their first order.

Cellesim includes a free VPN with every active eSIM. It is not an add-on, a trial, or a paid upgrade: as long as you have an eSIM plan that is still valid, the VPN is available at no extra charge.

This is unusual in the travel eSIM market. Most providers sell data only, and you buy a VPN separately from a VPN company. A few bundle a paid VPN subscription. With Cellesim the data plan and the VPN come from the same purchase.

It matters because mobile data abroad does not solve everything. Public Wi-Fi in airports and hotels is unencrypted, some services are restricted depending on the country you are connected from, and banking apps behave differently on foreign networks. The VPN covers that part.

Almost always, yes — usually by an order of magnitude. Standard carrier roaming outside your home region is commonly billed per megabyte or as a daily pass of 10-15 USD. A travel eSIM is a prepaid data plan bought at local wholesale rates.

A concrete comparison: a 5 GB / 30-day plan for a single country averages about 28 USD across our catalogue. A daily roaming pass at 10 USD reaches that after three days, and keeps charging.

The exception is regional roaming that your carrier already includes for free — EU-to-EU roaming for EU customers, for example. If your plan covers the country you are visiting at no extra cost, use it. Everywhere else, prepaid data is cheaper.

Less than most guides tell you. Across 278 of our own travel eSIMs, the median customer used 96 MB per day. The average was 158 MB, and even heavy users at the 90th percentile stayed under 350 MB a day.

That means for a one-week trip:

• 1 GB covers a typical traveller — maps, messaging, occasional browsing
• 3 GB is comfortable if you post photos and videos daily
• 5 GB or more only if you stream video or work off mobile data

The common advice of "1 GB per day" reflects home usage on Wi-Fi-free devices, not travel. Most hotels, cafes and airports still give you Wi-Fi for the heavy things. Buy small, and top up if you are wrong — that is cheaper than paying for data you never use.