eSIM India

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. eSIM Scout 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 eSIM Scout. 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 eSIM Scout 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 eSIM Scout 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 eSIM Scout plan and you have a full mobile internet kit for any destination.

Tidak! Ini adalah satu-satunya keuntungan terbesar eSIM kami. Karena undang-undang India yang ketat, membeli kartu SIM lokal fisik di bandara Delhi (DEL) atau Mumbai (BOM) memerlukan proses pendaftaran yang wajib, lambat, dan rumit (paspor, visa, foto, alamat lokal). eSIM eSIM Scout berbasis roaming, yang berarti Anda dibebaskan dari semua birokrasi ini. Anda dapat membeli secara online, menginstal secara instan, dan melewati antrian pendaftaran. 

 Untuk memberi Anda kecepatan dan jangkauan terbaik, eSIM kami terhubung ke jaringan premium Tingkat 1 di India, biasanya Reliance Jio atau Airtel. Penyedia ini secara luas dianggap sebagai penyedia #1 dan #2 dengan kecepatan tercepat dan cakupan 4G/5G terluas, memastikan Anda tetap terhubung. 

Ya, tentu saja. eSIM kami terhubung ke jaringan premium yang menyediakan jangkauan 4G/5G berkecepatan tinggi yang luar biasa tidak hanya di Delhi dan Mumbai, tetapi juga di semua rute wisata utama, termasuk Agra (untuk Taj Mahal), Jaipur, Rajasthan, dan pantai-pantai di Goa. 

Ya. Ini adalah alasan tepat untuk mendapatkan eSIM. Uber dan Ola adalah aplikasi penting untuk menavigasi kota. eSIM kami dapat dipasang sebelum Anda terbang, sehingga Anda langsung terhubung saat Anda mendarat, memungkinkan Anda memesan tumpangan dari bandara tanpa harus menggunakan Wi-Fi umum yang semrawut atau ditipu oleh taksi lokal. 

Tidak. Ini adalah eSIM khusus data dan tidak disertakan dengan nomor telepon lokal India. Ini adalah poin penting, karena pemesanan kereta di IRCTC (Kereta Api India) sering kali memerlukan nomor +91 lokal untuk mendapatkan OTP. eSIM ini untuk data berkecepatan tinggi (Maps, Uber, WhatsApp), bukan untuk verifikasi SMS lokal. 

Peringatan: Ini adalah area terlarang. Anda harus menetapkan ekspektasi. Karena peraturan pemerintah, SIM roaming prabayar tidak berfungsi di Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) dan Ladakh. eSIM ini akan berfungsi di 99% wilayah India (Delhi, Goa, Selatan, dll.), namun Anda akan kehilangan sinyal jika bepergian ke J&K atau Ladakh. 

Tidak, mereka tidak diblokir. Berbeda dengan Tiongkok, India memiliki internet terbuka. Anda dapat menggunakan WhatsApp (termasuk panggilan), Google Maps, Facebook, Instagram, dan semua aplikasi favorit Anda tanpa batasan apa pun atau memerlukan VPN. 

 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. Biasanya Anda akan mendapatkan sinyal di dekat Alleppey dan Kumarakom, namun koneksi mungkin terputus sebentar saat menjelajahi daerah terpencil atau kanal yang terbuka. 

Ya. Zomato dan Swiggy adalah aplikasi pesan-antar makanan utama di India, dan data yang andal sangat penting untuk memesan makanan yang aman ke hotel Anda.