12 Best Phones with eSIM for 2026: Complete Buying Guide

Jan Procházka

Created: Jul 8, 2025Updated: Nov 14, 2026

Best Phones with eSIM in 2026: Prices and How to Read the List

The best phones with eSIM in 2026 run from about $731 for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro to about $4,193 for a 2 TB Apple iPhone Duo. Here are all twelve, cheapest first. You can sort them by battery or screen size, show only foldables, or show only the phones that run two eSIMs at once. The SIM details on each card are for the version sold in Europe.

Quick answer: the best phone for eSIM depends on what you want. For a regular Android phone we pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and for an iPhone the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Both run two eSIMs at once [5] [3]. For the best Android software, pick the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL. For the lowest price, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro costs about $731 (10 Nov 2026), but it runs one eSIM next to a nano-SIM. For a foldable, the HONOR Magic V6 has the strongest hardware and runs two eSIMs [18]. See the summary, the phones one by one, or how to check eSIM support before you buy.

Prices are the lowest listed on Heureka.cz, a Czech price comparison site, as of 10 Nov 2026. Each price is for the exact memory version on the card, and several cards show the top version with 1 TB or 2 TB. We converted prices at the Czech National Bank rate of 21.702 CZK per US dollar [1] and rounded to whole dollars. Heureka.cz lists prices with Czech VAT included, so the same phone can cost a different amount where you live.

Article Contents

1. 12 Best eSIM Phones Compared

2. eSIMs Stored and Active

3. The Phones One by One

3.1 Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 3.2 Xiaomi 17 Ultra 3.3 Motorola Razr 70 Ultra 3.4 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 3.5 Motorola Razr Fold 3.6 OPPO Find X10 Pro Max 3.7 Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 3.8 HONOR Magic V6 3.9 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 3.10 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 3.11 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 3.12 Apple iPhone Duo

4. Foldable or Regular Flagship

5. Check eSIM Before You Buy

6. Set Up a Travel eSIM

7. FAQ

8. Summary

How Many eSIMs Each Flagship Stores and Runs at Once

Every phone on this list runs two phone lines at the same time. What differs is what those two lines can be: a physical SIM plus an eSIM, or two eSIMs. This matters if your home number already lives on an eSIM.

On a phone with one eSIM line, only one eSIM can be on at a time. Your home eSIM goes offline while the travel eSIM runs. You avoid that by moving your home number to a physical SIM before the trip. Not sure which kind to keep? Read how an eSIM compares with a physical SIM.

Stored and active are two different numbers. Apple says an iPhone holds eight or more eSIMs [4]. Google gives the same figure for the US version of the Pixel 11 Pro XL [10]. Samsung says a Galaxy phone can download up to 20 eSIM profiles, fewer if the profiles are large [6]. We found no published number for the other five brands.

Phone	SIM setup (European version)	Two eSIMs at once	eSIMs it can store	Watch out for
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro	two nano-SIMs and one eSIM, two lines active, according to GSMArena	no, one eSIM line	not published	Some versions have two nano-SIMs and no eSIM, according to GSMArena
Xiaomi 17 Ultra	two nano-SIMs, a nano-SIM + eSIM, or two eSIMs [13]	yes [14]	not published	SIM options vary by region, says Xiaomi [13]
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra	nano-SIM + eSIM, according to GSMArena	no, one eSIM line	not published	nothing found for the European version
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra	two nano-SIMs, a nano-SIM + eSIM, or two eSIMs [5]	yes [5]	up to 20, limited by chip memory [6]	Chinese versions have no eSIM, according to GSMArena
Motorola Razr Fold	physical SIM + eSIM [15]	no, one eSIM line	not published	nothing found for the European version
OPPO Find X10 Pro Max	two nano-SIMs with eSIM support [17]	not stated by OPPO	not published	The Chinese version has no eSIM, according to reviewers
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL	nano-SIM + eSIM [11]	yes, if your carrier allows it [12]	eight or more, stated for the US version [10]	The US version is eSIM-only [10]
HONOR Magic V6	two slots, each a nano-SIM or an eSIM [18]	yes [18]	not published	The Chinese version has two nano-SIMs and no eSIM, according to GSMArena
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8	one nano-SIM + eSIM, or two eSIMs [7]	yes [7]	up to 20, limited by chip memory [6]	Only one slot for a physical SIM
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra	one nano-SIM + eSIM, or two eSIMs [8]	yes [8]	up to 20, limited by chip memory [6]	Only one slot for a physical SIM
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max	nano-SIM + eSIM [3]	yes [3]	eight or more [4]	eSIM-only in the US, Canada, Mexico, Japan and several Gulf states [3]
Apple iPhone Duo	two eSIMs, no SIM tray [2]	yes [2]	eight or more [2]	Takes no physical SIM in any country [3]

For trips, eight phones let a home eSIM and a travel eSIM run side by side. On the two Motorolas and the Nothing, keep your home number on a physical SIM and put the travel eSIM in the eSIM slot. Treat the OPPO the same way until OPPO confirms two eSIMs.

The 12 Best eSIM Phones One by One

The list runs from the cheapest phone to the priciest. For each one, we say who it suits and what to watch for.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: the cheapest pick, with an iPhone look

Nothing is a young company that builds mid-range phones with unusual hardware and design. Its CEO, Carl Pei, is known for answering buyers' questions in public. The Phone (4a) Pro costs about $731 with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, the lowest price on this list.

We see it as an alternative to an iPhone for less money. It has an aluminum frame and back, according to GSMArena, and to our eyes it looks much like one. You get a 6.83-inch 144 Hz screen, a 5,080 mAh battery and 50 W charging. It is the only phone here without wireless charging.

It runs one eSIM next to a nano-SIM, according to GSMArena, never two eSIMs. Nothing promises three Android upgrades and six years of security patches, according to Yahoo Tech.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: the camera phone that pushes the limits

Xiaomi is one of the best-known Chinese brands, and its Ultra phones are where it shows what is possible each year. This one has a 200 MP telephoto camera, a 6,000 mAh battery, 90 W wired charging and 50 W wireless charging [13]. At about $1,147 with 512 GB, it is the cheapest phone here that runs two eSIMs.

Xiaomi lists three SIM setups: two nano-SIMs, a nano-SIM plus an eSIM, or two eSIMs [13]. Its FAQ confirms dual eSIM [14]. Xiaomi adds that the options vary by region, so confirm eSIM with the seller [13].

There is a second reason to pick it. Xiaomi makes almost everything, from scooters and home appliances to cars. If you own several of its products, they work together much like Apple's do.

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra: the best flip phone

The Razr 70 Ultra is our pick among flip phones, the small folding kind that goes back to Motorola's V-series. Closed, it fits a small pocket. Open, it has a 7-inch 165 Hz screen. A 4-inch cover screen handles quick tasks, according to Tech Advisor.

It is well equipped for a flip phone, with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 5,000 mAh battery and 68 W charging. At 199 g and about $1,331, it is the lightest and cheapest foldable here.

There are two trade-offs. It runs one eSIM next to a nano-SIM, according to GSMArena. And Motorola lists security updates only until February 2030 [16], far short of the Razr Fold.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: the best regular Android phone

If you do not want a foldable, we think this is the best Android phone you can buy. Each year the Ultra gets Samsung's best cameras and its fastest chip. This one has a 200 MP main camera and two telephoto cameras.

For eSIM, it is one of the most flexible phones here. You can run two nano-SIMs, a nano-SIM plus an eSIM, or two eSIMs [5]. Samsung says a Galaxy phone can download up to 20 eSIM profiles, fewer if they are large [6].

At about $1,626 with 1 TB, it is also the cheapest 1 TB phone on the list. It gets up to seven Android upgrades, according to PhoneArena.

Motorola Razr Fold: big foldable hardware for less

The Razr Fold is Motorola's best foldable, and its hardware is impressive. It has a 6,000 mAh battery, 80 W wired charging and 50 W wireless charging. Its 8.09-inch main screen is the largest here, with a 6.56-inch cover screen [15].

Credit to Motorola: at about $1,682 with 512 GB, it costs less than the HONOR, both Samsung foldables and the iPhone Duo. Motorola also promises seven years of security updates for it [15]. It is rated IP48 and IP49 [15], so it handles water well but is not dust-tight.

The catch for travelers is the SIM setup. Motorola lists an eSIM plus a physical SIM [15], so you get one eSIM line, not two.

OPPO Find X10 Pro Max: everything maxed out

OPPO tries to max out every part of this phone, the camera above all. It has three 200 MP rear cameras, and OPPO sells a teleconverter lens kit for even longer zoom [17].

The battery is the biggest here at 7,150 mAh, with 80 W wired and 50 W wireless charging [17]. Versions outside Europe get an 8,000 mAh battery, according to Android Central. OPPO promises five Android upgrades and six years of security patches, according to GSMArena. The phone costs about $1,797.

OPPO lists two nano-SIMs with eSIM support [17]. It does not say whether two eSIMs can run together, so plan on one eSIM next to a physical SIM.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: the best Android software

This is Google's best phone. Pixels get new Android versions first, and Google promises seven years of OS and security updates [11]. The camera is the other reason to buy one, with a 5x telephoto lens. If you are an Android enthusiast, this is the phone to have.

European units take one nano-SIM and one eSIM [11]. Google says Pixel 7 and later phones can also run two eSIMs at once, if the carrier allows it [12]. The US version is eSIM-only, and Google lists it as storing eight or more eSIMs [10].

The version with 1 TB costs about $1,912.

HONOR Magic V6: the foldable with the strongest hardware

The Magic V6 is another phone with everything turned up, and good value for what you get. Its 6,660 mAh battery is the biggest of any foldable here. It charges at 80 W by cable, and its IP68 and IP69 ratings are the best of any foldable on this list [18].

It also works with a stylus on both screens, according to GSMArena, which is unusual for a foldable. HONOR says the crease in the main screen is 44% shallower than on the previous model, according to Neowin.

For eSIM, each of its two slots takes a nano-SIM or an eSIM [18], so two eSIMs can run together. HONOR promises seven years of updates in the EU and the UK, according to Gizchina.

One downside is the design. It has looked much the same for several generations, so nobody will notice you have the new one. It costs about $1,986 with 512 GB.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: Samsung's passport-shaped foldable

The Z Fold8 is short and wide when closed, about the shape of a passport. Samsung announced it in July 2026, about seven weeks before Apple showed the iPhone Duo in the same shape. Think of it as Samsung's version of the foldable iPhone.

It has a 7.6-inch main screen, a 5.5-inch cover screen and a 4,800 mAh battery, and it weighs 201 g [9]. Samsung lists a nano-SIM plus an eSIM, or two eSIMs [7]. It gets up to seven Android upgrades and seven years of security updates [7].

The weak spot is the camera. The Z Fold8 has no telephoto lens [9], at about $2,153 with 1 TB.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Samsung's top foldable

This is the flagship of Samsung's foldables. It has an 8-inch main screen, a 6.5-inch cover screen, a 200 MP main camera and a 10 MP telephoto camera [9]. Its SIM setup and update promise match the Z Fold8 [8].

You pay for the Samsung name with weaker specs elsewhere. Its 5,000 mAh battery [9] is well below the 6,660 mAh of the HONOR Magic V6 and the 6,000 mAh of the Razr Fold. Its 45 W charging is slower than their 80 W. Its IP48 rating [9] is below the HONOR's IP68 and IP69. Neither Z Fold8 model works with the S Pen [9].

If you want a foldable from a brand that is not Chinese and you do not want an iPhone, this is the one. It costs about $2,419 with 1 TB.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: the best iPhone

For many generations now, the Pro Max has been the best iPhone you can buy. There is nothing surprising about it. Each year it gets a little better. This one has three 48 MP rear cameras and Apple's A20 Pro chip.

Its eSIM handling is the most mature here. An iPhone holds eight or more eSIMs [4], and models from the iPhone 13 on run two at once [3]. Units sold in Europe keep a nano-SIM tray next to the eSIM. Units for the US, Canada, Mexico, Japan and several Gulf states are eSIM-only [3].

The version on our list has 2 TB of storage and costs about $3,133. Versions with less storage cost far less.

Apple iPhone Duo: the first foldable iPhone

This is the phone people waited years for: Apple's first foldable. It opens to a 7.6-inch screen [2]. It runs two eSIMs at once, stores eight or more, and takes no physical SIM in any country [2]. Your carrier has to support eSIM.

It is very expensive. The 2 TB version on our list costs about $4,193, and Apple's US price starts at $1,999, according to CNBC. Its cameras trail the iPhone 18 Pro Max, with two rear cameras and no telephoto lens, according to Macworld. Its battery holds 4,883 mAh according to Apple's EU energy label, as MacRumors reported. That is less than every other foldable here except the Z Fold8. At 254 g, it is also the heaviest phone on this list.

There is one real risk. Some owners report that the inner screen cracks near the hinge. Apple told CNBC it is aware of an issue on a small number of units and replaces them. Out of warranty, an inner-screen repair costs $999, according to CNBC.

Even so, it is sold out for months. New orders arrive in late January 2027, according to Macworld.

Foldable or Regular Flagship: What You Give Up

A foldable costs more than the same brand's regular flagship, and its cameras are usually worse. The money goes into the folding screen and the hinge. If you want a brand's best camera, buy its regular flagship, not its foldable.

Phone	Type	Rear cameras	Battery	Price
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra	regular	200 MP main, two telephoto cameras	5,000 mAh	about $1,626 (1 TB)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8	foldable	50 MP main, no telephoto [9]	4,800 mAh [9]	about $2,153 (1 TB)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra	foldable	200 MP main, one telephoto camera [9]	5,000 mAh [9]	about $2,419 (1 TB)
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max	regular	three 48 MP cameras, one telephoto	5,391 mAh in Europe, according to GSMArena	about $3,133 (2 TB)
Apple iPhone Duo	foldable	two 48 MP cameras, no telephoto	4,883 mAh, according to MacRumors	about $4,193 (2 TB)

The Chinese brands close part of that gap. The HONOR Magic V6 and the Motorola Razr Fold both carry a telephoto camera and a battery of 6,000 mAh or more. If these prices are too high, see the cheapest phones with eSIM.

How to Check a Flagship Really Has eSIM Before You Buy

Expensive phones also come in versions without eSIM, or without a SIM tray. These steps keep you from buying the wrong one.

Ask which market the phone was made for. Chinese versions of the Galaxy S26 Ultra and the HONOR Magic V6 have no eSIM, according to GSMArena. Grey imports are the usual way to end up with one.
Check whether it has a SIM tray. US versions of the Pixel 11 Pro XL [10] and the iPhone 18 Pro Max [3] take no physical SIM. The iPhone Duo has no tray anywhere [3].
Look for the word eSIM in the listing. "Dual SIM" alone can mean two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM at all.
Buy it unlocked. A phone locked to one carrier can refuse eSIMs from other providers, travel eSIMs included.
Check it the day it arrives. Look for Add eSIM in the SIM settings. Under About phone, look for an EID number (the ID of the eSIM chip). A free trial eSIM is an easy way to test it while you can still return the phone.

Want to check a model that is not on this list? See every phone that works with eSIM.

Setting Up an eSIM on Your New Phone for a Trip

A travel eSIM takes a few minutes to install. Do it at home on Wi-Fi before you fly, and check when your plan's validity starts.

Work out how much data you need for your trip.
Find a plan for your destination in our comparison tool. It also searches several countries at once.
Install the eSIM. Follow our steps for adding an eSIM on an iPhone or adding one on a Samsung. On a Pixel, the menu path is in Google's dual SIM guide [12].
If the provider sends a code instead of a QR code, turn the activation code into a QR code.
If the eSIM will not connect, work through our eSIM troubleshooting checklist.

Is this your first eSIM? Our five-step guide to a first eSIM covers the whole process.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Best eSIM Phones

What is the best phone with eSIM in 2026?

It depends on what you want. Among regular Android phones, we pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which runs two eSIMs at once. Among foldables, the HONOR Magic V6 has the strongest hardware. Among iPhones, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is the best. All three run two eSIMs at the same time.

Which of these phones can run two eSIMs at the same time?

Eight of the twelve can: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, HONOR Magic V6, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo. Google adds that your carrier must allow it on the Pixel. The Motorola Razr Fold, Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro run one eSIM next to a physical SIM. OPPO does not say for the Find X10 Pro Max.

How many eSIMs can a flagship phone store?

It depends on the brand, and a stored eSIM is not the same as an active one. Apple says an iPhone holds eight or more eSIMs. Google gives the same figure for the US version of the Pixel 11 Pro XL. Samsung says a Galaxy phone can download up to 20 eSIM profiles, fewer if the profiles are large. The other brands on our list publish no number.

Does the iPhone Duo have a SIM card slot?

No. The iPhone Duo is eSIM-only in every country and takes no physical SIM. It runs two eSIMs at once and stores eight or more. Check that your carrier supports eSIM before you buy it.

Do foldable phones support eSIM?

Yes. All six foldables on our list have eSIM. Four of them run two eSIMs at once: the HONOR Magic V6, both Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 models and the iPhone Duo. The two Motorola foldables run one eSIM next to a physical SIM.

Is the iPhone 18 Pro Max eSIM-only?

Only in some countries. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is eSIM-only in the US, Canada, Mexico, Japan and several Gulf states. Units sold in Europe and most other places keep a nano-SIM tray next to the eSIM. Either way, it holds eight or more eSIMs and runs two at once.

Are there cheaper phones with eSIM?

Yes. The cheapest phone on this list costs about $731, but new phones with eSIM start far lower. For those, see (Cheapest Phone with eSIM in 2026: 7 Picks from $260).

How much data do I need on a trip?

It depends on how you use your phone. Maps, messaging and email use little data, while video calls and streaming use far more. A small plan often covers a short city break, and a longer trip with video needs a bigger one. For an estimate based on your own habits, try (Travel Data Calculator).

Summary: The Best Phones with eSIM Right Now

For a regular phone, pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra on Android or the iPhone 18 Pro Max on iOS. Both run two eSIMs at once. For the best Android software, pick the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL. For the lowest price, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro starts at about $731.

For a foldable, the HONOR Magic V6 has the strongest hardware and runs two eSIMs. The Motorola Razr Fold costs less but runs one. The iPhone Duo is the one everybody wants, at the highest price and with reports of cracked screens.

Whichever of the best phones with eSIM you choose, the phone is only half of the setup. Before your first trip, compare the eSIM providers we tested.

Sources

We cite only an official body, device makers' own pages and one mobile operator's device page.

Links last checked 10 November 2026

Regulators and official bodies

1 Kurzy devizového trhu Česká národní bankaCzech central bankIn Czech
The official rate of 21.702 CZK per US dollar of 10 November 2026 that we used to convert every price in this article.

Device maker and operator pages

2 iPhone Duo - Technical Specifications AppleDevice maker
The iPhone Duo's dual eSIM with two active and eight or more stored eSIMs, its lack of a physical SIM and its 7.6-inch inner display, as stated by Apple.
3 Learn which size SIM card your iPhone or iPad uses AppleDevice makerPublished 5 November 2026
Where the iPhone 18 Pro Max is eSIM-only, that the iPhone Duo is eSIM-only everywhere, and which iPhones run two eSIMs, as stated by Apple.
4 Set up eSIM on iPhone AppleDevice makerPublished 22 October 2026
Apple's figure of eight or more eSIMs per iPhone, as stated by Apple.
5 Ondersteunt het toestel SIM, eSIM of Dual SIM? SamsungDevice makerUpdated 20 March 2026In Dutch
The SIM options of the Galaxy S26 series (two nano-SIMs, a nano-SIM plus an eSIM, or two eSIMs), as stated by Samsung.
6 What is the maximum number of eSIM profiles for my Galaxy device? Samsung GulfDevice makerUpdated 2 June 2025
Samsung's limit of up to 20 downloaded eSIM profiles on a Galaxy phone, lower when profiles are large, as stated by Samsung.
7 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Specs: Display, Camera & Battery Samsung MalaysiaDevice maker
The Galaxy Z Fold8's SIM setup (a nano-SIM plus an eSIM, or two eSIMs) and its seven Android upgrades and seven years of security updates, as stated by Samsung.
8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Specs: Display, Camera & Battery Samsung PhilippinesDevice maker
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra's SIM setup and update promise, the same as the Z Fold8, as stated by Samsung.
9 What is the difference between the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Fold8? Samsung UKDevice makerUpdated 7 November 2026
The screens, cameras, batteries, weights and IP48 rating of both Z Fold8 models, and that neither works with the S Pen, as stated by Samsung.
10 Google Pixel 11 Pro & 11 Pro XL Technical Specs & Features GoogleDevice maker
The US Pixel 11 Pro XL's dual eSIM with two active and eight or more stored eSIMs, as stated by Google.
11 Google Pixel 11 Pro & 11 Pro XL Technical Specs & Features Google SingaporeDevice maker
The SIM setup of the Pixel 11 Pro XL outside the US (one nano-SIM and one eSIM) and its seven years of updates, as stated by Google.
12 How to use dual SIMs on your Google Pixel phone GoogleDevice maker help page
Google's rule that Pixel 7 and later phones can run two eSIMs at once if the carrier allows it, and the menu path to add a SIM, as stated by Google.
13 All Specs, Features of Xiaomi 17 Ultra XiaomiDevice maker
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra's SIM options and regional caveat, 200 MP telephoto camera, 6,000 mAh battery and 90 W and 50 W charging, as stated by Xiaomi.
14 Xiaomi 17 Ultra FAQ XiaomiDevice maker help page
Xiaomi's confirmation that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra supports dual eSIM, as stated by Xiaomi.
15 Specifications - motorola razr fold MotorolaDevice maker help page
The Razr Fold's SIM setup (an eSIM plus a physical SIM), its two displays, IP48 and IP49 ratings and seven years of security updates, as stated by Motorola.
16 Specifications - motorola razr 70 ultra MotorolaDevice maker help page
The end date of security updates for the Razr 70 Ultra, February 2030, as stated by Motorola.
17 OPPO Find X10 Pro Max OPPO AustraliaDevice maker
The Find X10 Pro Max's SIM setup, three 200 MP cameras, 7,150 mAh battery, 80 W and 50 W charging and teleconverter kit, as stated by OPPO.
18 HONOR Magic V6 Three UKMobile network operator
The Magic V6's SIM layout (two slots, each a nano-SIM or an eSIM), 6,660 mAh battery, 80 W charging and IP68 and IP69 ratings, as stated by Three UK.

Jan Procházka

Author of this article

Jan Procházka is not just another travel blogger. He was a product specialist at one of the largest Czech mobile operators, with direct insight into how it runs. He pairs that technical background with a love of travel. It lets him look past marketing promises and explain what you really need to know about mobile connectivity abroad.

His trips span from Canada through Asia to the Philippines, where he dealt with local SIM cards and eSIMs himself. His time in telecom tells him which pitfalls to watch for and how to avoid needless roaming fees. That mix of travel experience and telecom know-how makes him a reliable guide to mobile data abroad. His goal is simple: to help you enjoy your vacation without worrying about an expensive data bill.

eSIM Guide

12 Best Phones with eSIM for 2026: Complete Buying Guide

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Motorola Razr Fold

OPPO Find X10 Pro Max

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

HONOR Magic V6

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple iPhone Duo

Best Phones with eSIM in 2026: Prices and How to Read the List

Article Contents

How Many eSIMs Each Flagship Stores and Runs at Once

The 12 Best eSIM Phones One by One

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: the cheapest pick, with an iPhone look

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: the camera phone that pushes the limits

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra: the best flip phone

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: the best regular Android phone

Motorola Razr Fold: big foldable hardware for less

OPPO Find X10 Pro Max: everything maxed out

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: the best Android software

HONOR Magic V6: the foldable with the strongest hardware

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: Samsung's passport-shaped foldable

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Samsung's top foldable

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: the best iPhone

Apple iPhone Duo: the first foldable iPhone

Foldable or Regular Flagship: What You Give Up

How to Check a Flagship Really Has eSIM Before You Buy

Setting Up an eSIM on Your New Phone for a Trip

Frequently Asked Questions About the Best eSIM Phones

Summary: The Best Phones with eSIM Right Now

Sources

Regulators and official bodies

Device maker and operator pages

Jan Procházka

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