The eSIM is the next generation of SIM cards after the Nano SIMs, which were introduced in 2012. An electronic, or embedded, eSIM is precisely what it sounds like. eSIM technology is integrated into a customer’s phone rather than requiring a physical card. It’s a tiny chip that allows a customer’s identity to be verified by his network provider.
In this article, you will learn about the best eSim phones to buy in Nigeria, which network provider offers eSim, how eSim works in Nigeria, and how to use/ activate eSIM in Nigeria.
Which Network Provider Offers eSIM in Nigeria?
Only three of Nigeria’s four network providers support the use of eSIM. Among these network providers are:
How does the eSIM work?
The only difference between an eSIM and a regular SIM card is that it is not physical. If you have a device with two SIM slots, the eSim gives you a second phone number without the need to purchase another SIM card; all you have to do is activate it. You can also convert your physical sim cards to eSIM.
How To Use/Activate eSIM in Nigeria?
If your phone supports eSIM, you can convert your physical MTN, Airtel, or 9mobile sim card to eSIM by bringing your phone and a valid ID card to any of your preferred mobile network operator’s offices. Please keep in mind that the service is completely free.
5 Best eSIM Phones To Buy In Nigeria
Samsung Galaxy S20
The Samsung Galaxy S20 is the first smartphone from the company to support eSIM. The phone has a 6.2-inch 3200 x 1440 Dynamic AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and an octa-core Snapdragon 865 chipset. In terms of camera technology, there are three rear cameras, two 12MP sensors and a primary 64MP camera, and a 10MP selfie camera on the front.
The device also has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, as well as a MicroSD card slot for expansion. The phone runs Android 10 with the company’s One UI 2.0 overlay. It has a 4,000 mAh battery and can connect to 5G networks.
iPhone 11 Pro
The iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2436 x 1125. The 11 Pro is powered by Apple’s custom A13 Bionic processor, which includes an integrated quad-core GPU and runs on iOS 13.
The rear camera has 12 MP (wide) + 12 MP (telephoto) + 12 MP (ultrawide) lenses with a 2x optical zoom. A 12 MP + TOF 3D camera sensor is used in the front camera. Face ID, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, proximity, a compass, and a barometer are among the sensors on the phone.
The smartphone is powered by a Non-removable Li-Ion 3190 mAh battery + Fast battery charging 18W: 50% in 30 minutes + USB Power Delivery 2.0 + Qi wireless charging.
Note: iPhone 12 series and iPhone 13 aeries also support eSIM.
Oppo Find X3 Pro
The smartphone runs Android 11, ColorOS 11.2, and is powered by a Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 CPU.
The Oppo Find X3 Pro boasts a quad-camera system with a rear camera of 50 MP+ 13 MP + 50MP + 3 MP and a front camera of 32 MP.
A non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh battery powers the smartphone, featuring fast charging at 65W and fast wireless charging at 30W.
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
The smartphone boasts a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Samsung Galaxy S22 5G has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of internal storage. It has a non-removable Li-Po 3700 mAh battery and supports fast charging at 25W.
The smartphone has a triple camera on the back: 50 MP (wide), 10 MP (telephoto), and 12 MP (ultrawide), with a 10 MP (wide) camera on the front. The operating system of the device is Android 12 + One UI 4.1.
Google Pixel 6
The smartphone has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display and is dust and water-resistant to IP68 standards. The dual-camera setup on the back has 50 MP (wide) and 12 MP (ultrawide) sensors, as well as Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, and panoramic.
The front camera features an 8-megapixel resolution (wide). The smartphone is powered by a Li-Po 4614 mAh battery and supports fast charging at 30W. It is available in a variety of colors: Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, and Kinda Coral. The pro version also supports eSIM.
