老挝 eSIM

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.

是的，但要有差距。骑摩托车环游是老挝的亮点。我们的 eSIM 通常连接到 Unitel，它在农村地区提供最广泛的覆盖范围。在他曲环路和波罗芬高原沿线的村庄和城镇，您将拥有可靠的4G信号。然而，当驾车穿越石灰岩喀斯特山区或茂密的丛林时，请为“死区”做好准备。我们强烈建议您在开始骑行之前下载离线地图以进行导航。 

 在老挝这样的山区国家，信号覆盖就是一切。我们的 eSIM 连接到该国最可靠的提供商，通常是 Unitel 或 老挝电信 (LTC)。 Unitel 因其在偏远省份的最佳覆盖范围而闻名，无论您是在万荣滑雪还是探索琅勃拉邦的寺庙，都能确保您保持联系。 

间歇性地。从会晒到琅勃拉邦的2天慢船之旅堪称传奇。虽然您在经过村庄附近和在北宾过夜时会有4G/LTE覆盖，但在湄公河无人居住的河段，信号经常会下降到3G或完全中断。它非常适合听音乐或发短信，但在航行期间观看电影可能会很困难。 

 此特定计划仅在老挝境内有效。大多数旅客从泰国通过友谊大桥（万象）或从越南乘坐巴士进入老挝。一旦您跨越湄公河或陆地边界，您之前的连接将停止。如果您在东南亚背包旅行，我们强烈推荐我们的亚洲区域 eSIM，让您的数据在泰国、老挝、越南和柬埔寨保持活跃，而无需更换套餐。 

是的。老挝正在成为数字游牧民族的安静天堂。虽然不如曼谷快，但琅勃拉邦和万象的 4G 速度对于 Zoom 通话、电子邮件和远程工作来说足够稳定。使用 Cellesim eSIM 通常比许多宾馆和咖啡馆中缓慢的共享 Wi-Fi 更可靠、更安全。 

 大多数现代手机都可以，但您必须在此处查看我们的具体列表：eSIM兼容设备，以便在购买前 100% 确定。 

是的。由于 Uber 和 Grab 不在老挝运营，因此要使用当地打车应用 LOCA 安全出行万象和琅勃拉邦，可靠的数据至关重要。 

您通常会在万荣和磨丁等车站有 4G 信号，但预计万象和琅勃拉邦之间的许多隧道内的连接会经常中断。 

是的。东德岛和东孔岛等主要旅游岛屿的信号覆盖普遍可靠，允许您分享李皮瀑布的照片，尽管水上信号较弱。 

是的。通常，受欢迎的蓝色泻湖 1 和南赛观景点的信号覆盖范围较广，因此您可以立即上传照片，但较偏远的蓝色泻湖 3 附近的信号可能会下降。