Are you fed up of having to rip a SIM card out of your phone whenever it's time to switch carriers - or devices? Fortunately, more and more mobile device manufacturers are hopping on the eSIM-ready bandwagon.

This means that instead of having to deal with a physical card, jumping from AT&T to Verizon can be as simple as downloading an app and enabling a few permissions. And while eSIM-compatible phones are slowly trickling into the US, some of the greatest Android phones are already rocking this convenient new tech.

Ditch the SIM card with these great eSIM-compatible phones

While its metallic camera visor on the back of the phone may be an acquired taste, the design has been subtly revised over its predecessor. The back panel is made of glossy glass, which, unfortunately, is prone to fingerprint smudges, but the camera bar is now polished aluminum that blends directly into the phone's frame. The screen is still curved, but not quite as much as before, so it should feel a bit more comfortable to hold in your hand. It's all powered by Google's own Tensor G2 chipset, which is full of a ton of cool AI-powered features, making the phone feel somewhat ahead of its time.

As you may expect, the camera on the Pixel 7 Pro is the bright star thanks to Google's amazing computational photography. Even though the Pixel 7 Pro kept the same 50MP primary lens, it can now crop in at 2x, resulting in some truly incredible images. The ultra-wide lens features a wider field of view and even has a dedicated Macro Mode for grabbing those up-close shots. The telephoto lens also got an upgrade, allowing you to optical zoom in 5X and digitally out to 30X. It's one of our favorite camera systems in a smartphone, making it an excellent phone to always have in your pocket.

Packed with a ton of power thanks to the newest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, coupled with at least 8GB of RAM, the S23 Ultra is designed to handle anything you throw at it. It has an incredibly large 6.8-inch AMOLED and an adaptive refresh rate from 1Hz - 120Hz, meaning it will give you smooth animations and sharper scrolling when you need it but conserve battery power when you don't.

The S23 Ultra's biggest claim to fame this year is an updated primary camera sensor, which is now 200MP. Plus, the entire camera array is extremely versatile, allowing for close-ups, wide-angle, portrait, and telephoto shots, all with pretty great results.

The Ultra is again paired with the S-Pen, which tucks neatly inside its chassis, enabling you to take advantage of the huge display it has for serious multitasking. So take notes, draw, or just zip around One UI 5.1 with more precision and ease than ever. When it comes to raw power, you can't beat the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

The Pixel 7 has kept up Google's tradition of making its non-pro Pixel a quality smartphone with a ton of upside, but not a $1,000 price tag as we see on many other flagship phones. The design improvements over the previous Pixel 6 are very welcome. The matte aluminum finish covering the frame and blending in the camera visor on the back of the device looks really nice. The phone also downsized just a little bit, now featuring a 6.3-inch 90Hz OLED display and smaller bezels around the sides, making it easier to hold in your hand comfortably.

While Google's camera software is still phenomenal on the Pixel 7, it does have a few downsides compared to the Pixel 7 Pro. For instance, has the same 114° ultra-wide lens as its predecessor — which means it doesn't have that cool Macro Mode — and it's missing that awesome telephoto lens. The fantastic 50MP main sensor still lets you crop in at 2x, though. Of course, anything more zoomed in than that will be digital zoom, which is also reduced to only 8X on the Pixel 7.

It's the value the Pixel 7 brings to the table that makes it such a good phone to consider as you're next daily carry. The $300 savings between the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro is a lot of money. And aside from a few premium features, you're getting nearly the same experience thanks to Google's awesome Tensor G2 chipset that powers all of its AI-powered tricks.

While the Google Pixel 7a is really just a stone’s throw away from the price of the standard Google Pixel 7, those looking to save a few bucks on their smartphone purchase will be pleased to save a little dough while still getting an awesome device. Powered by Google’s Tensor G2 chip, Android 13 runs nice and smooth on this bad boy, and the fact that we’re working with an adaptive 90Hz refresh rate is definitely appreciated.

Cosmetically, we had a few gripes with the overall cheaper look of the phone when compared to the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, but when you factor in the new and amazing 64MP camera, three guaranteed OS upgrades, and intuitive UI, the Pixel Fold 7a becomes one of the best mid-tier offerings for Android devotees. However, if you decide to go the way of the 7a, we recommend going with a fresh install instead of a data transfer.

Most phones these days feel a little unwieldy, but if you want an eSIM phone that fits easily in one hand, Samsung's smallest Galaxy S23 shouldn't be missed. Where it counts the most, it has the same powerful specs that power as its larger siblings — Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 8GB of RAM, and a fantastic camera lineup.

It still has a smaller battery than a lot of flagship phones carry these days, but thanks to the more efficient chipset, it's much better than its predecessor. Plus, it's also limited to 25W wired fast charging, which isn't as fast as some of the competition. Even with those minor drawbacks, the Galaxy S23 still is the best small phone from Samsung in a long time.

On top of all that, you still get Samsung's very good Android skin, OneUI 5.1, and will have updates for the next four years, thanks to Samsung's commitment to supporting their phones.

Building upon the rock-solid foundation of the Z Flip 4, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 doesn’t take too many steps away from the previous generation. Perhaps the biggest difference is the larger 6.7-inch OLED display, which brings back the tried and true adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. But there’s also a little boost in the overall performance with the improved Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Android 13 and OneUI 5.1.1 run buttery smooth, with everything from app-loading to watching YouTube videos getting a nice level-up.

Going toe to toe with the Motorola Razr+ 2023 is no easy feat, but the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 may be our preferred flip-screen device that also happens to be eSIM-compatible.

For $1,800, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is definitely the best Android-powered foldable on the market. Sure, the latest generation doesn’t bring any sweeping changes when compared to the Z Fold 4, but why fix what isn’t broken? This time around, we are working with a smaller device chassis. At 13mm thick, removing that gap between the two closed halves of the Fold was a genius move on Samsung’s part.

Running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, Samsung’s OneUI 5.1.1 brings some awesome changes to the app switching and multitasking departments, with new abilities like being able to view up to four recent apps from the taskbar. It’s not the cheapest eSIM-ready phone out there, but if you’re looking to net some extra screen real estate, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is a solid bet.

Sometimes keeping the cost down is one of the most important considerations for a new smartphone purchase, which makes the Nokia G50 5G a great choice for penny pinchers. Running on Android 11, it has a somewhat antiquated OS, but the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G chip is a good pairing for the less robust Android system. But once the upgrade tide starts turning, you won’t be left in the wake either, as the G50 comes with two years of OS upgrades and three years of monthly security updates.

The G50's camera is pretty impressive, too. With three lenses to choose from (including a 48MP depth sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide, and an 8MP front-facing), HDR color modes, and built-in video stabilization, you’ll feel like a true photographer when snapping pics with the G50.

Why are there so few eSIM-compatible phones?

Apple made headlines when it announced that its most recent set of flagships (iPhone 14 lineup) would go eSIM in the States, but the technology is still new, and companies have been slow to get on board.

Google has included eSIM on its Pixel line of phones since the Pixel 3, and Samsung has included them on their S20-series phones, but not too many other easy-to-use phones support them in the U.S. Of course, technology can adapt fast. So going into the future, we may see many more phones with eSIM — much like we've seen an explosion of 5G phones in the past few years.

Your next eSIM-compatible phone

If you want your next phone to be an eSIM-compatible Android phone, it's hard not to suggest the Pixel 7 Pro. Google's shining achievement shows how smooth the Android experience can be when incredible AI features, like Call Screening and Hold for Me, take center stage. Plus, Google's computational photography prowess makes snapping photos on the Pixel 7 Pro a blast, often returning truly incredible results.

We’re also big fans of everything Samsung has to offer, and the inclusion of eSIM on devices like the Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 bodes well for Galaxy devotees.

But we get it: Not everyone can afford the major price tags that brands like Google and Samsung demand for some of their eSIM gear. That’s why phones like the Nokia G50 5G are great alternatives to the big-ticket stalwarts. Sure, you may not get the same kind of performance and suite of features as an Android-powered flagship, but the G50 more than covers the bare necessities of smartphones, and it rocks a pretty sweet camera, too!