Smartphone manufacturers are inching towards full-scale eSIM adoption.
As a result, what was considered a future technology a few years ago is rapidly going mainstream.
But what’s in it for the consumers?
What does the average user get from using an eSIM smartphone?
What are the advantages of eSIM?
Let’s take a look.
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What’s an eSIM?
The emphasis here is on “embedded.”
However, this does not mean you’re able to’t change an eSIM.
it’s possible for you to.
You just won’t be popping your SIM tray to do it.
What are the standout benefits of getting an eSIM-compatible smartphone?
Or maybe an eSIM-only smartphone?
Easier to Switch Carriers
One of the allures of eSIM-compatible devices is the ease of switching carriers.
Although eSIM is embedded in a smartphone by manufacturers, its information is easily rewritable.
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But that’s not all.According to Apple, over 400 carriers in 190 countries and regions support eSIM.
This means international travelers will enjoy a seamless transition to local carriers while avoiding exorbitant roaming charges.
Own and Safely Store Multiple eSIMs
eSIM devices like the iPhone 14 can store up to eight eSIMs.
All you’d have to do is store them as a profile and switch to it whenever you like.
If you’re wondering how owning more SIMs can benefit you, think of guaranteed coverage.
That’s not all.
It was one of the most important changes needed to create a truly waterproof equipment.
Occupies Less Physical Space on Smartphones
On smartphones, every inch of space makes a difference.
eSIMs are very tiny chips, much smaller than a nano SIM.
This means they’ll take up much less space than your traditional SIM.
Consequently, eSIM-only devices free up additional space for manufacturers to work with.
This could potentially make a lost smartphone easier to track.
Which Smartphones Use eSIM?
Apple devices have the upper hand in terms of eSIM adoption.
AlliPhone 14 smartphones designed for the US marketdepend completely on eSIMs.
Models built for non-US markets are eSIM compatible with options of using a physical SIM card.
On the Android side, several Pixel and Samsung devices are eSIM-compatible.
Every Pixel rig, from the Pixel 2 to the Pixel 7 Pro, supports eSIMs.
In addition, all Samsung Galaxy S20, S21, and S22 series smartphones support eSIM.
The Samsung Flip and Fold series and the Note 20 series also offer eSIM support.
The Oppo Find X3, X3 Pro, X5, and X5 Pro all offer eSIM support.
eSIM: Slow Adoption, Huge Potential
eSIM isn’t entirely a fresh-off-the-boat technology.
It’s been around for a while now.
With Apple’s recent bold bet on eSIM adoption, more Android brands will almost certainly make similar bets.
