Google Pixel 4a eSIM compatibility in Asia
Band-by-band compatibility of the Google Pixel 4a against local carriers across 29 Asia destinations. 28 rate excellent, 0 partial, 0 support 5G.
Compatibility by country
Asian networks lean heavily on TDD bands (B40/B41) and 3.5 GHz 5G (n78). VoLTE is widely required, so a phone missing key TDD bands may drop to 3G on some carriers.
| Country | Best operator | 4G | 5G | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | Viva-MTS | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Azerbaijan | Azercell | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Bangladesh | Grameenphone | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Cambodia | Smart Axiata | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| China | China Mobile | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Georgia | Magti | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Hong Kong | CSL | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| India | Airtel India | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Indonesia | Indosat Ooredoo | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Israel | Cellcom | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Japan | au (KDDI) | Partial | No device 5G | Good |
| Jordan | Zain Jordanie | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Kazakhstan | Kcell | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Laos | Lao Telecom | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Malaysia | Maxis | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Mongolia | Mobicom | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Nepal | Nepal Telecom | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Pakistan | Jazz | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Philippines | Globe Telecom | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Qatar | Ooredoo Qatar | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Saudi Arabia | STC | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Singapore | Singtel | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| South Korea | SK Telecom | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog Axiata | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Thailand | AIS | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Turkey | Turkcell | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| United Arab Emirates | Etisalat (e&) | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Uzbekistan | Beeline Ouzbékistan | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
| Vietnam | Viettel | Full | No device 5G | Excellent |
Full operator-by-operator band detail
Armenia: Viva-MTS (7/7 4G), Team Telecom (Ucom) (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Beeline Arménie (7/7 4G)
Azerbaijan: Azercell (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Bakcell (7/7 4G), Nar (7/7 4G)
Bangladesh: Grameenphone (3/3 4G), Robi Axiata (3/3 4G), Banglalink (3/3 4G)
Cambodia: Smart Axiata (5/5 4G, 0/1 5G), Cellcard (5/5 4G), Metfone (5/5 4G)
China: China Mobile (9/9 4G, 0/2 5G), China Unicom (8/8 4G, 0/1 5G), China Telecom (8/8 4G, 0/1 5G)
Georgia: Magti (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Silknet (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Cellfie (Beeline) (7/7 4G)
Hong Kong: CSL (8/8 4G, 0/3 5G), 3 Hong Kong (8/8 4G, 0/3 5G), SmarTone (8/8 4G, 0/3 5G), China Mobile HK (8/8 4G, 0/3 5G)
India: Reliance Jio (3/3 4G, 0/2 5G), Airtel India (5/5 4G, 0/1 5G), Vi (Vodafone Idea) (5/5 4G, 0/1 5G)
Indonesia: Telkomsel (4/4 4G, 0/1 5G), Indosat Ooredoo (5/5 4G, 0/2 5G), XL Axiata (5/5 4G, 0/1 5G)
Israel: Cellcom (5/5 4G, 0/3 5G), Pelephone (5/5 4G, 0/3 5G), Partner (5/5 4G, 0/3 5G)
Japan: NTT Docomo (5/5 4G, 0/3 5G), SoftBank (5/6 4G, 0/2 5G), au (KDDI) (6/7 4G, 0/4 5G)
Jordan: Zain Jordanie (6/6 4G, 0/2 5G), Orange Jordanie (6/6 4G, 0/2 5G), Umniah (6/6 4G)
Kazakhstan: Kcell (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Beeline Kazakhstan (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Tele2/Altel (7/7 4G)
Laos: Lao Telecom (6/6 4G), Unitel (6/6 4G, 0/1 5G)
Malaysia: Maxis (4/4 4G, 0/1 5G), Celcom (4/4 4G, 0/1 5G), Digi (3/3 4G, 0/1 5G)
Mongolia: Mobicom (6/6 4G, 0/1 5G), Unitel Mongolie (6/6 4G), Skytel (6/6 4G)
Nepal: Nepal Telecom (8/8 4G), Ncell (8/8 4G)
Pakistan: Jazz (8/8 4G), Zong (8/8 4G, 0/1 5G), Telenor Pakistan (8/8 4G), Ufone (8/8 4G)
Philippines: Globe Telecom (7/7 4G, 0/3 5G), Smart (7/7 4G, 0/2 5G)
Qatar: Ooredoo Qatar (7/7 4G, 0/3 5G), Vodafone Qatar (7/7 4G, 0/3 5G)
Saudi Arabia: STC (6/6 4G, 0/3 5G), Mobily (6/6 4G, 0/2 5G), Zain Arabie Saoudite (6/6 4G, 0/2 5G)
Singapore: Singtel (6/6 4G, 0/1 5G), StarHub (5/5 4G, 0/1 5G), M1 (5/5 4G, 0/1 5G)
South Korea: SK Telecom (5/5 4G, 0/2 5G), KT (3/3 4G, 0/2 5G), LG U+ (4/4 4G, 0/2 5G)
Sri Lanka: Dialog Axiata (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Mobitel (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Hutch (7/7 4G)
Thailand: AIS (5/5 4G, 0/2 5G), TrueMove H (5/5 4G, 0/1 5G), dtac (5/5 4G, 0/1 5G)
Turkey: Turkcell (6/6 4G, 0/1 5G), Vodafone TR (5/5 4G, 0/1 5G), Türk Telekom (4/4 4G, 0/1 5G)
United Arab Emirates: Etisalat (e&) (6/6 4G, 0/2 5G), du (6/6 4G, 0/2 5G)
Uzbekistan: Beeline Ouzbékistan (7/7 4G), Ucell (7/7 4G), UzMobile (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Mobiuz (7/7 4G)
Vietnam: Viettel (6/6 4G, 0/2 5G), Vinaphone (4/4 4G, 0/1 5G), Mobifone (4/4 4G, 0/1 5G)
Google Pixel 4a specifications
- Brand
- Model
- Pixel 4a
- Year
- 2020
- eSIM
- Yes · up to 5 profiles
- VoLTE
- Yes
- 4G bands
- B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46
- 5G bands
- None
Frequently asked questions
Does the Google Pixel 4a work with an eSIM in Asia?
Yes. The Google Pixel 4a supports eSIM and is compatible with local networks across 29 Asia destinations, with 28 rated excellent.
Which carriers work best with the Google Pixel 4a?
Compatibility is strongest where the device matches local 4G and 5G bands. See the country table above for the best operator in each market.
Does the Google Pixel 4a support 5G in Asia?
The Google Pixel 4a supports 5G on 0 of 29 Asia destinations covered, depending on the local n-band deployment.
Is an eSIM better than a physical SIM for travel?
An eSIM activates instantly via QR code and lets you keep your home number active, which is more convenient than buying a local SIM on arrival.
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