英国 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.

英国 eSIM 可让您立即连接到英国顶级网络，例如 EE、Vodafone、O2 和 Three，无需实体 SIM 卡。购买后，您将收到一个二维码。扫描它，您的 eSIM 将在几秒钟内激活。对于抵达伦敦希思罗机场、曼彻斯特或爱丁堡机场并需要即时上网的旅客来说，它是理想的选择。 

是的！您可以在旅行前安装 eSIM。您的数据计划仅在您连接到英国网络后才开始，因此您一落地就可以上网。 

大多数现代智能手机都支持 eSIM，包括 iPhone XS 及更新机型、三星 Galaxy S20+ 和 Google Pixel 4+。请始终确保您的手机已解锁并支持 eSIM 功能。 

不需要。您的 eSIM 直接连接到英国当地运营商，这意味着您将享受高速本地数据，无需支付任何漫游费。非常适合短期游客、学生和数字游民。 

大多数英国 eSIM 套餐仅提供数据服务，但您可以使用 WhatsApp、FaceTime、Telegram 或 Skype 进行通话和发送消息。如果您需要英国本地号码，可以使用虚拟号码应用程序或 VoIP 服务。 

不！这是第一大漫游陷阱。自英国脱欧以来，英国不再参与欧盟“像在家一样漫游”(RLAH) 政策。大多数欧盟运营商（例如 Orange FR、T-Mobile DE、Movistar ES）现在都会向您收取昂贵国际漫游费。 Cellesim eSIM 是获得固定、便宜的数据价格并避免巨额费用的唯一途径。 

 此特定计划仅在英国境内有效。这是一个关键点。如果您乘坐欧洲之星火车前往巴黎或乘坐渡轮/航班前往都柏林（爱尔兰），您的转乘将在边境停留。对于无缝的多国旅行，我们强烈推荐我们的欧洲区域 eSIM，它通过一个计划覆盖英国、法国、爱尔兰和整个欧洲。 

是的，绝对。我们的 eSIM 计划涵盖英国所有四个国家：英格兰、苏格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰。在苏格兰高地使用Google地图、在斯诺登尼亚（威尔士）徒步旅行或游览贝尔法斯特（北爱尔兰）时，您将拥有较强的4G/5G信号。 

 为了给您提供最佳的速度和覆盖范围，我们的 eSIM 卡连接到英国的优质 Tier-1 网络，通常是 EE、O2 或 Vodafone。无论您是在伦敦地铁还是在爱丁堡，这都可以确保您获得最快的5G/LTE速度。 

是的，100%。在希思罗机场或盖特威克机场购买实体“预付费”SIM 卡需要找到自助服务终端（WHSmith、自动售货机）、排队等候并完成强制护照注册流程。我们的 eSIM 是 100% 数字化的，无需 ID 注册，并且可以在您起飞前安装，因此您在着陆时即可连接。 

 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。