What is eSIM? Everything you need to know

By Georgia Dixon

Last updated 06 February 2025

Contents

In this guide:

What is eSIM?
Phones that support eSIM
Mobile providers that support eSIM
How to activate an eSIM
eSIM FAQs

Ever since the mobile phone was first invented, we’ve relied on physical SIM cards to connect to our chosen telecom network. Fast forward to now, and most mobile phones, cellular-connected laptops, tablets and smartwatches support eSIM, which means no more physical cards are necessary. It also means switching mobile providers is easier than ever. However, eSIM is still relatively new, and it can be confusing to those who are used to SIM cards.

In this guide, we break down everything you need to know about eSIM.

What is eSIM?

eSIM stands for embedded SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). Like a regular SIM card, an eSIM allows you to connect to your mobile provider’s network and your plan. The only difference is that it’s built into your phone (or other device) and is not tied to any one provider, meaning you can switch at any time without needing to get a new SIM.

On the downside, this means switching phones can be a little trickier, as it’s not as simple as removing a SIM card from one device and inserting it into another.

What devices support eSIM?

All flagship (and some budget) smartphones and other cellular devices released in the last few years support eSIM. Some cheaper devices may still require a physical SIM, but eSIM has been available on iPhone since 2018, Google Pixel since 2019, Samsung Galaxy devices since 2020, and OPPO phones since 2021. Some devices even allow you to have multiple eSIMs, ideal for those who frequently travel internationally.

Here’s a full list of phones that support eSIM.

iPhones with eSIM support

iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14
iPhone SE (2022)
iPhone 13 Pro Max

iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Mini
iPhone 13
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 12
iPhone SE (2020)
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XR

Here are some of the most popular iPhone 16 series plans.

Apple iPhone 16 128GB Plans

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#1	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan 40GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups. $60.51/mth + $413 Upfront Min. cost $1,865.24 Go	$60.51/mth + $413 Upfront Min. cost $1,865.24	Go
#2	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan + $16.15 Plan Add-on 110GB data Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: $200 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups. $76.66/mth + $163 Upfront Min. cost $2,002.84 Go	$76.66/mth + $163 Upfront Min. cost $2,002.84	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel XS Phone Plan 5G 30GB data Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $673 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $62/mth + $605 Upfront Min. cost $2,093 Go	$62/mth + $605 Upfront Min. cost $2,093	Go
#4	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 30GB 30GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + Extra $239 off this device $64.27 + $251 Upfront Min. cost $982.27 Go	$64.27 (plan + phone) + $251 Upfront Min. cost $982.27	Go
#5	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 100GB 100GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + Extra $239 off this device $67.30 + $251 Upfront Min. cost $985.30 Go	$67.30 (plan + phone) + $251 Upfront Min. cost $985.30	Go
#6	StarHub	StarHub Medium 5G SIM Only 150GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 1000 Minutes 500 Messages Deal: $200 off for iPhone 16 + $68 off Apple Watch Ultra2 + Extra $150 discount when you trade-in $67.79 Min. cost $1,120.96 Go	$67.79 (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,120.96	Go

Apple iPhone 16 Plus 128GB Plans

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#1	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan 40GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups. $60.51/mth + $505 Upfront Min. cost $1,957.24 Go	$60.51/mth + $505 Upfront Min. cost $1,957.24	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel XS Phone Plan 5G 30GB data Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $673 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $62/mth + $695 Upfront Min. cost $2,183 Go	$62/mth + $695 Upfront Min. cost $2,183	Go
#3	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 30GB 30GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + Extra $54 off this device $67.27 + $476 Upfront Min. cost $1,279.27 Go	$67.27 (plan + phone) + $476 Upfront Min. cost $1,279.27	Go
#4	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 100GB 100GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + Extra $54 off this device $70.30 + $476 Upfront Min. cost $1,282.30 Go	$70.30 (plan + phone) + $476 Upfront Min. cost $1,282.30	Go
#5	StarHub	StarHub 5G Small 2-year Device Plan 200GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 200 Messages Deal: Get up to $561 off your device $75/mth + $538 Upfront Min. cost $2,338 Go	$75/mth + $538 Upfront Min. cost $2,338	Go
#6	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan + $16.15 Plan Add-on 110GB data Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: $200 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups. $76.66/mth + $255 Upfront Min. cost $2,094.84 Go	$76.66/mth + $255 Upfront Min. cost $2,094.84	Go

Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB Plans

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#1	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan 40GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups. $60.51/mth + $864 Upfront Min. cost $2,316.24 Go	$60.51/mth + $864 Upfront Min. cost $2,316.24	Go
#2	StarHub	StarHub Large 5G SIM Only 200GB data Device Payments (12 mths) 1500 Minutes 700 Messages Deal: $140 off for this Phone + $68 off Apple Watch Ultra2 + Extra $150 discount when you trade-in $166.08 Min. cost $1,640.96 Go	$166.08 (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,640.96	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel XS Phone Plan 5G 30GB data Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $673 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $62/mth + $1,015 Upfront Min. cost $2,503 Go	$62/mth + $1,015 Upfront Min. cost $2,503	Go
#4	StarHub	StarHub 5G Small 2-year Device Plan 200GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 200 Messages Deal: Get up to $608 off your device $75/mth + $786 Upfront Min. cost $2,586 Go	$75/mth + $786 Upfront Min. cost $2,586	Go
#5	Singtel	Singtel Lite SIM Only 5G 60GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: FREE AirPods 4 worth $199 + $200 cashback with this device $102.87 + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,789.58 Go	$102.87 (plan + phone) + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,789.58	Go
#6	StarHub	StarHub 5G Medium 2-year Device Plan 250GB data Contract (24 mths) 1000 Minutes 600 Messages Deal: Get up to $608 off your device $105/mth + $537 Upfront Min. cost $3,057 Go	$105/mth + $537 Upfront Min. cost $3,057	Go

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB Plans

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#1	Singtel	Singtel XS Phone Plan 5G 30GB data Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $673 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $62/mth + $1,150 Upfront Min. cost $2,638 Go	$62/mth + $1,150 Upfront Min. cost $2,638	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel S Phone Plan 5G 100GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $673 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $78/mth + $1,010 Upfront Min. cost $2,882 Go	$78/mth + $1,010 Upfront Min. cost $2,882	Go
#3	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan 40GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups. $60.51/mth + $1,000 Upfront Min. cost $2,452.24 Go	$60.51/mth + $1,000 Upfront Min. cost $2,452.24	Go
#4	StarHub	StarHub Medium 5G SIM Only 150GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 1000 Minutes 500 Messages Deal: $140 off for this Phone + $68 off Apple Watch Ultra2 + Extra $150 discount when you trade-in $95.29 Min. cost $1,780.96 Go	$95.29 (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,780.96	Go
#5	StarHub	StarHub 5G Small 2-year Device Plan 200GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 200 Messages Deal: Get up to $608 off your device $75/mth + $922 Upfront Min. cost $2,722 Go	$75/mth + $922 Upfront Min. cost $2,722	Go
#6	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan + $16.15 Plan Add-on 110GB data Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: $200 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups. $76.66/mth + $749 Upfront Min. cost $2,588.84 Go	$76.66/mth + $749 Upfront Min. cost $2,588.84	Go

Samsung phones with eSIM support

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S25
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S24
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S22
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S20
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung Galaxy Fold

Here are some of the most popular Samsung Galaxy S25 series plans.

Samsung Galaxy S25 512GB Plans

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#1	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan 40GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: $100 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups + Extra 268 off on Samsung Phone $60.51/mth + $267 Upfront Min. cost $1,719.24 Go	$60.51/mth + $267 Upfront Min. cost $1,719.24	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel XS Phone Plan 5G 30GB data Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: Enjoy up to $933 OFF this device on Phone Plans $62/mth + $520 Upfront Min. cost $2,008 Go	$62/mth + $520 Upfront Min. cost $2,008	Go
#3	StarHub Editor's Pick	StarHub Editor's Pick 5G Small 2-year Device Plan 200GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 200 Messages Deal: Pre-order now and get up to $1046 off your device $75/mth + $259 Upfront Min. cost $2,059 Go	$75/mth + $259 Upfront Min. cost $2,059	Go
#4	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 30GB 30GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + Extra $268 off this device $64.27 + $212 Upfront Min. cost $943.27 Go	$64.27 (plan + phone) + $212 Upfront Min. cost $943.27	Go
#5	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 100GB 100GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + Extra $268 off this device $67.30 + $212 Upfront Min. cost $946.30 Go	$67.30 (plan + phone) + $212 Upfront Min. cost $946.30	Go
#6	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan + $16.15 Plan Add-on 110GB data Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: $200 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups + Extra 268 off on Samsung Phone $76.66/mth + $21 Upfront Min. cost $1,860.84 Go	$76.66/mth + $21 Upfront Min. cost $1,860.84	Go

Samsung Galaxy S25+ 512GB Plans

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#1	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 100GB 100GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + Extra $268 off this device $71.30 + $302 Upfront Min. cost $1,132.30 Go	$71.30 (plan + phone) + $302 Upfront Min. cost $1,132.30	Go
#2	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan 40GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: $100 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups + Extra 268 off on Samsung Phone $60.51/mth + $438 Upfront Min. cost $1,890.24 Go	$60.51/mth + $438 Upfront Min. cost $1,890.24	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel XS Phone Plan 5G 30GB data Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: Enjoy up to $933 OFF this device on Phone Plans $62/mth + $670 Upfront Min. cost $2,158 Go	$62/mth + $670 Upfront Min. cost $2,158	Go
#4	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 30GB 30GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + Extra $268 off this device $68.27 + $302 Upfront Min. cost $1,129.27 Go	$68.27 (plan + phone) + $302 Upfront Min. cost $1,129.27	Go
#5	StarHub Editor's Pick	StarHub Editor's Pick 5G Small 2-year Device Plan 200GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 200 Messages Deal: Pre-order now and get up to $1046 off your device $75/mth + $429 Upfront Min. cost $2,229 Go	$75/mth + $429 Upfront Min. cost $2,229	Go
#6	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan + $16.15 Plan Add-on 110GB data Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: $200 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups + Extra 268 off on Samsung Phone $76.66/mth + $177 Upfront Min. cost $2,016.84 Go	$76.66/mth + $177 Upfront Min. cost $2,016.84	Go

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 512GB Plans

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#1	Singtel	Singtel XS Phone Plan 5G 30GB data Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: Enjoy up to $933 OFF this device on Phone Plans $62/mth + $970 Upfront Min. cost $2,458 Go	$62/mth + $970 Upfront Min. cost $2,458	Go
#2	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan 40GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: $100 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups + Extra 268 off on Samsung Phone $60.51/mth + $739 Upfront Min. cost $2,191.24 Go	$60.51/mth + $739 Upfront Min. cost $2,191.24	Go
#3	StarHub	StarHub 5G Small 2-year Device Plan 200GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 200 Messages Deal: Pre-order now and get up to $1046 off your device $75/mth + $749 Upfront Min. cost $2,549 Go	$75/mth + $749 Upfront Min. cost $2,549	Go
#4	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 30GB 30GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + Extra $268 off this device $76.27 + $462 Upfront Min. cost $1,481.27 Go	$76.27 (plan + phone) + $462 Upfront Min. cost $1,481.27	Go
#5	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan + $16.15 Plan Add-on 110GB data Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: $200 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups + Extra 268 off on Samsung Phone $76.66/mth + $462 Upfront Min. cost $2,301.84 Go	$76.66/mth + $462 Upfront Min. cost $2,301.84	Go
#6	Singtel	Singtel S Phone Plan 5G 100GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Pre-order now: Enjoy up to $933 OFF this device on Phone Plans $78/mth + $820 Upfront Min. cost $2,692 Go	$78/mth + $820 Upfront Min. cost $2,692	Go

Prefer a foldable phone? Here are the most popular Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 plans.

Galaxy Z Flip 6
Galaxy Z Fold 6

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G 256GB Plans

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#1	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan 40GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups + Extra 50 off on Samsung Phone $60.51/mth + $820 Upfront Min. cost $2,272.24 Go	$60.51/mth + $820 Upfront Min. cost $2,272.24	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel XS Phone Plan 5G 30GB data Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $603 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $62/mth + $795 Upfront Min. cost $2,283 Go	$62/mth + $795 Upfront Min. cost $2,283	Go
#3	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 30GB 30GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + Extra $50 off this device $72.27 + $600 Upfront Min. cost $1,523.27 Go	$72.27 (plan + phone) + $600 Upfront Min. cost $1,523.27	Go
#4	StarHub	StarHub 5G Small 2-year Device Plan 200GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 200 Messages Deal: Get upto $260 off on Device plan + $228 off for new lines and port-ins + Samsung Galaxy Flip 6 clear case with ring worth $58 $75/mth + $728 Upfront Min. cost $2,528 Go	$75/mth + $728 Upfront Min. cost $2,528	Go
#5	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 100GB 100GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + Extra $50 off this device $75.30 + $600 Upfront Min. cost $1,526.30 Go	$75.30 (plan + phone) + $600 Upfront Min. cost $1,526.30	Go
#6	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan + $16.15 Plan Add-on 110GB data Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: $200 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups + Extra 50 off on Samsung Phone $76.66/mth + $520 Upfront Min. cost $2,359.84 Go	$76.66/mth + $520 Upfront Min. cost $2,359.84	Go

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 5G 256GB Plans

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#1	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan 40GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups + Extra 50 off on Samsung Phone $60.51/mth + $1,600 Upfront Min. cost $3,052.24 Go	$60.51/mth + $1,600 Upfront Min. cost $3,052.24	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel XS Phone Plan 5G 30GB data Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $603 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $62/mth + $1,445 Upfront Min. cost $2,933 Go	$62/mth + $1,445 Upfront Min. cost $2,933	Go
#3	StarHub	StarHub 5G Small 2-year Device Plan 200GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 200 Messages Deal: $228 off for new lines and port-ins + Samsung Galaxy Fold 6 clear case with ring worth $58 $75/mth + $1,486 Upfront Min. cost $3,286 Go	$75/mth + $1,486 Upfront Min. cost $3,286	Go
#4	M1	M1 2 Year Bespoke Base Plan + $16.15 Plan Add-on 110GB data Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: $200 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups + Extra 50 off on Samsung Phone $76.66/mth + $1,280 Upfront Min. cost $3,119.84 Go	$76.66/mth + $1,280 Upfront Min. cost $3,119.84	Go
#5	Singtel	Singtel S Phone Plan 5G 100GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $603 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $78/mth + $1,265 Upfront Min. cost $3,137 Go	$78/mth + $1,265 Upfront Min. cost $3,137	Go
#6	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 30GB 30GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + Extra $50 off this device $93.27 + $1,000 Upfront Min. cost $2,427.27 Go	$93.27 (plan + phone) + $1,000 Upfront Min. cost $2,427.27	Go

Google Pixel phones with eSIM support

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 8a
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel Fold
Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Google Pixel 7

Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 5a
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 4 XL
Google Pixel 4
Google Pixel 3a XL
Google Pixel 3a

Here are some of the most popular plans for the Google Pixel 9 range.

Google Pixel 9 128GB Plans

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#1	Singtel	Singtel XS Phone Plan 5G 30GB data Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $603 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $62/mth + $245 Upfront Min. cost $1,733 Go	$62/mth + $245 Upfront Min. cost $1,733	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel S Phone Plan 5G 100GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $603 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $78/mth + $95 Upfront Min. cost $1,967 Go	$78/mth + $95 Upfront Min. cost $1,967	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Lite SIM Only 5G 60GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: $200 cashback with this device + $30 cashback with this device exclusively online $79.95 + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,239.50 Go	$79.95 (plan + phone) + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,239.50	Go
#4	Singtel	Singtel Core SIM Only 5G 150GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 700 Minutes 700 Messages Deal: $200 cashback with this device + $30 cashback with this device exclusively online $89.95 + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,249.50 Go	$89.95 (plan + phone) + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,249.50	Go
#5	Singtel	Singtel M Phone Plan 5G 130GB data Contract (24 mths) 600 Minutes 600 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $603 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $98/mth Min. cost $2,352 Go	$98/mth Min. cost $2,352	Go
#6	Singtel	Singtel Plus SIM Only 5G 200GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages Deal: $200 cashback with this device + $30 cashback with this device exclusively online $104.95 + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,264.50 Go	$104.95 (plan + phone) + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,264.50	Go

Google Pixel 9 Pro 128GB Plans

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#1	Singtel	Singtel XS Phone Plan 5G 30GB data Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages $62/mth + $795 Upfront Min. cost $2,283 Go	$62/mth + $795 Upfront Min. cost $2,283	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel S Phone Plan 5G 100GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages $78/mth + $645 Upfront Min. cost $2,517 Go	$78/mth + $645 Upfront Min. cost $2,517	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Lite SIM Only 5G 60GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: $250 cashback with this device + $30 cashback with this device exclusively online $90.79 + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,499.66 Go	$90.79 (plan + phone) + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,499.66	Go
#4	Singtel	Singtel M Phone Plan 5G 130GB data Contract (24 mths) 600 Minutes 600 Messages $98/mth + $445 Upfront Min. cost $2,797 Go	$98/mth + $445 Upfront Min. cost $2,797	Go
#5	Singtel	Singtel Core SIM Only 5G 150GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 700 Minutes 700 Messages Deal: $250 cashback with this device + $30 cashback with this device exclusively online $100.79 + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,509.66 Go	$100.79 (plan + phone) + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,509.66	Go
#6	Singtel	Singtel Plus SIM Only 5G 200GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages Deal: $250 cashback with this device + $30 cashback with this device exclusively online $115.79 + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,524.66 Go	$115.79 (plan + phone) + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,524.66	Go

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 256GB Plans

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#1	Singtel	Singtel XS Phone Plan 5G 30GB data Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $603 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $62/mth + $645 Upfront Min. cost $2,133 Go	$62/mth + $645 Upfront Min. cost $2,133	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel S Phone Plan 5G 100GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $603 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $78/mth + $495 Upfront Min. cost $2,367 Go	$78/mth + $495 Upfront Min. cost $2,367	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel M Phone Plan 5G 130GB data Contract (24 mths) 600 Minutes 600 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $603 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $98/mth + $295 Upfront Min. cost $2,647 Go	$98/mth + $295 Upfront Min. cost $2,647	Go
#4	Singtel	Singtel Lite SIM Only 5G 60GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: $300 cashback with this device + $30 cashback with this device exclusively online $102.45 + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,779.50 Go	$102.45 (plan + phone) + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,779.50	Go
#5	Singtel	Singtel Core SIM Only 5G 150GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 700 Minutes 700 Messages Deal: $300 cashback with this device + $30 cashback with this device exclusively online $112.45 + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,789.50 Go	$112.45 (plan + phone) + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,789.50	Go
#6	Singtel	Singtel Plus SIM Only 5G 200GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages Deal: $300 cashback with this device + $30 cashback with this device exclusively online $127.45 + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,804.50 Go	$127.45 (plan + phone) + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,804.50	Go

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#1	Singtel	Singtel XS Phone Plan 5G 30GB data Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $603 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $62/mth + $1,265 Upfront Min. cost $2,753 Go	$62/mth + $1,265 Upfront Min. cost $2,753	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel S Phone Plan 5G 100GB data Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $603 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $78/mth + $1,065 Upfront Min. cost $2,937 Go	$78/mth + $1,065 Upfront Min. cost $2,937	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel M Phone Plan 5G 130GB data Contract (24 mths) 600 Minutes 600 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $603 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $98/mth + $865 Upfront Min. cost $3,217 Go	$98/mth + $865 Upfront Min. cost $3,217	Go
#4	Singtel	Singtel L Phone Plan 5G 160GB data Contract (24 mths) 800 Minutes 800 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $603 OFF this device on XO Plus plan $128/mth + $665 Upfront Min. cost $3,737 Go	$128/mth + $665 Upfront Min. cost $3,737	Go
#5	Singtel	Singtel Lite SIM Only 5G 60GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: $300 cashback with this device + $30 cashback with this device exclusively online $129.95 + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,439.50 Go	$129.95 (plan + phone) + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,439.50	Go
#6	Singtel	Singtel Core SIM Only 5G 150GB data Device Payments (24 mths) 700 Minutes 700 Messages Deal: $300 cashback with this device + $30 cashback with this device exclusively online $139.95 + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,449.50 Go	$139.95 (plan + phone) + $10.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,449.50	Go

Motorola phones with eSIM support

Motorola Moto G55 5G
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
Motorola Razr 50
Motorola Moto G54 5G
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
Motorola Razr 40
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Motorola Edge Plus
Motorola Razr 5G
Motorola Razr (2019)

OPPO phones with eSIM support

OPPO Find N3
OPPO Find N2 Flip
OPPO Find X5 Pro
OPPO Find X5
OPPO Find X3 Pro

What providers offer eSIM in Singapore?

Currently, 12 mobile providers in Singapore offer eSIM plans. Here’s a full list of eSIM-compatible providers.

Circles.Life
Eight Mobile
Giga
GOMO
M1
MyRepublic

redONE
SIMBA
Singtel
StarHub
VIVIFI
Zero1

Interested in switching to eSIM? Here are the most popular sim-only plans from the above providers.

#1	Eight Editor's Pick	Eight Editor's Pick 228GB SIM Only 228GB data 588 Minutes 88 Messages Deal: Top up $28 and get $38 total credits $8 Min. cost $8 Go	$8 Min. cost $8	Go
#2	SIMBA	SIMBA SuperRoam 12 SIM Only 250GB data Unlimited National Calls 100 Messages $12 Min. cost $12 Go	$12 Min. cost $12	Go
#3	Zero1	Zero1 Starter SIM Only 4G 100GB data 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: 5G included for 3 months + 2GB roaming $7.06 + $15.36 Upfront Min. cost $22.42 Go	$7.06 + $15.36 Upfront Min. cost $22.42	Go
#4	Singtel Editor's Pick	Singtel Editor's Pick 5G $35 Ultimate Monthly Plan Unlimited data Unlimited National Calls 500 Messages $35 Per 30 Day Renewal Go	$35 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go
#5	GOMO	GOMO 4G Saver SIM Only 20GB data 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $7.18/mth for 3 mths, $10.18/mth thereafter + Free Asia Pack roaming data. Use code 4GSAVERLITE $10.18 Min. cost $10.18 Go	$10.18 Min. cost $10.18	Go
#6	Giga	Giga 20GB SIM Only 100GB data 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy 100GB data for the first 6 months when you sign up to this plan. Use Code:GIGAHUAT100 $10.19 Min. cost $10.19 Go	$10.19 Min. cost $10.19	Go

eSIMs are also widely available outside of Singapore, making it easier than ever to stay connected while travelling internationally without paying exorbitant roaming fees. Some popular travel eSIM retailers include Airalo, GigSky, and SimDirect.

How do you activate an eSIM?

Purchasing and activating an eSIM is simple, fast, and can be done just about anywhere at any time. Most of the providers who offer eSIM will give you the option of an eSIM or a physical SIM at checkout, but some telcos also allow you to buy an eSIM through their mobile app. Your provider will do all the hard work for you, but you might be given a set of instructions to set your eSIM up properly.

eSIM FAQs

Does eSIM cost extra?

No, an eSIM doesn’t cost any more than a regular SIM card.

Does eSIM offer the same network coverage as a physical SIM?

Yes. Functionally, eSIM and physical SIM cards are identical, so your coverage will be the same regardless of which type you choose.

Can I convert my physical SIM to an eSIM and vice versa?

It depends on your provider, but in most cases, yes. This can be helpful if you’re switching to a device that does (or doesn’t) offer eSIM capabilities.

How do I move my eSIM from one phone to another?

Perhaps the only major downside of eSIM is that switching to a new device isn’t as simple as inserting your old SIM into the new phone. To do so, you’ll need to contact your provider. They’ll likely give you a new QR code to scan, which will install the eSIM onto the new phone. Some telcos may make it easier by allowing you to self-manage your eSIM from their app.