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Is eSIM better than physical SIM?

This article looks at a simple question: 'Is eSIM better than physical SIM?' We're talking about how phones connect to the internet. We'll check out the good and not-so-good things about both. Come along to find out if the eSIM is really better than the regular physical SIM card we're used to.

Is eSIM better than physical SIM?

Understanding eSIM and Physical SIM Cards

Define eSIM and physical SIM cards

Physical SIM card is a module which is smaller and can be inserted or removed from the mobile. Information is written on the physical SIM card such as its size i.e. how many contacts can be saved on it and the ICCID code of 18 to 22 digits is written. A SIM that is already digitally built into the phone, completely eliminating the effects of physical SIM card loss and misuse, and is pre-programmed with carrier information. Users can switch between more than 4 eSIM profiles, providing flexibility and convenience.

Difference Between eSIM and physical SIM cards

eSIM cannot be removed but physical SIM can be removed.

The network can be changed easily in eSIM but the network cannot be changed in physical SIM.

Any plan from any network provider can be activated in eSIM, but to change the network in physical SIM, a new SIM card will have to be ordered.

eSIM is inbuilt in the phone while physical SIM comes in three sizes: standard, micro and nano.

Advantages of eSIM

Due to its flexibility, we can switch from one mobile network to another without ordering a new physical SIM card.

eSIM eliminates the need for a physical SIM card, allowing manufacturers to make their mobiles with even slimmer and compact designs.

eSIM can be activated and mobile plans can be managed at home without visiting the offline stores of mobile carriers, which improves the user experience.

Advantages of physical SIM

Apple iPhone is the only major brand which has eSIM inbuilt but till now physical SIM cards are king in most of the budget mobile brands like Realme, Redmi, Techno.

Buying a new SIM from the offline shop of mobile carriers and inserting it is a very easy process.

If the physical SIM card gets damaged or lost, you can go to the mobile carriers and get it back for use with a new physical SIM card with the same number.

You can activate the services of physical SIM card without any network connection. This will be beneficial when the internet connection is within a limited range.

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