Embedded SIM also known as eSIM is the next evolution of SIM cards, with this technology, physical SIM cards are no longer required because you can simply download and activate a virtual SIM profile in smartphone in just a few steps. Basically, this technology offers a smartphone users convenience and more flexibility.

With this new technology, frequent travelers no longer have to buy new physical SIM cards, with E-SIM you can easily switch between mobile network operators. Additionally, you can have multiple phones numbers associated with your device. These are some major benefits of using a virtual SIM.

ESIM MOBILE NETWORKS IN NIGERIA

MTN Nigeria eSIM was launched in July 2020. MTN is the first mobile telecommunications operator to introduce E-SIM Nigeria. Other mobile network providers such as Glo, 9mobile and Airtel Nigeria currently don’t support eSIM technology.

HOW TO GET MTN NIGERIA ESIM

MTN customers can visit an MTN service center to perform a SIM Swap into an E-SIM. By scanning the QR code presented by the customer care agent, you’ll automatically begin to download the E-SIM into your smartphone. The MTN E-SIM activation is FREE and the process is quick and easy.

MTN virtual sim services is currently in a test phase in Nigeria for a period of 1 year. During this time, subscribers with compartible smartphones can visit any MTN store to swap and activate an E-SIM or learn more about the service.

ESIM SUPPORTED PHONES IN NIGERIA

Below are a list of phones that supports eSIM in Nigeria along with their specifications and prices.

APPLE IPHONE XS
Price	₦208,000
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 2658 mAh battery
Display	5.8-inch Super Retina display (OLED) with HDR
Camera	12MP dual cameras with dual OIS and 7MP True Depth front camera—Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, Depth Control, and Smart HDR
Network	4G/ 3G/ 2G
Operating System	iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 13.5
Storage	64GB, 4GB RAM
SIM	Nano SIM, eSIM
Processor	Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest)
Pros	Supports Fast Charging, Face ID,
Cons	N/A

IPHONE 11
Price	₦320,000
Battery	Non-removable 3110 mAh Li-ion Battery
Camera	12MP (wide) + 12MP (ultra wide) Dual Camera,12MP + 3D ToF Dual Camera,
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Operating System	iOS 13
Storage	64GB, 128GB
RAM	4GB RAM
Display	6.1 inch LCP Display, 828 x 1792 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi)
SIM	Single SIM
Processor	A13 Chip
Pros	Design, Performance, Camera
Cons	Battery

IPHONE 11 PRO
Price	₦480,000
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 3190 mAh battery
Camera	Dual 12MP + 12MP + 12MP Rear/Dual 12MP + 3D ToF camera Front (With Quad-LED flash
Network	4G/ 3G/ 2G
Operating System	iOS 13
Storage	64GB, 256GB
Display	5.8” OLED capacitive touchscreen, 1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
SIM	Single SIM
Processor	Hexa-core (2×2.65 GHz Lightning + 4×1.8 GHz Thunder)
Pros	Storage, Design, Camera
Cons	N/A

IPHONE SE 2020
Price	₦150,000
Battery	Non-removable 1821 mAh Li-ion Battery
Camera	12MP Rear Cameras, 7MP Front Camera
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Operating System	iOS 13
Storage	64GB / 128GB / 256GB Built-in Storage
RAM	4GB RAM
Display	4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD, 750 x 1334 pixels, (326 PPI)
SIM	Single SIM
Processor	Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Pros	Storage, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging
Cons	Battery

IPHONE 11 PRO MAX
Price	₦400,000
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
Camera	12MP + 12MP + 12MP Triple Rear Camera, 12MP + 3D ToF Dual Camera,
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Operating System	iOS 13
Storage	4GB RAM , 64GB, 256GB, 512GB ROM
Display	6.5 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio), 1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
SIM	Single SIM
Processor	Hexa-core (2×2.65 GHz Lightning + 4×1.8 GHz Thunder)
Pros	Camera, Design, Performance
Cons	Battery, Price

IPHONE XS MAX DUAL
Price	₦405,000
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 3174 mAh battery
Camera	Dual 12MP + 12MP + 12MP Rear/Dual 12MP + 3D ToF camera Front (With Quad-LED flash
Network	4G/ 3G/ 2G
Operating System	iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3
Storage	64, 256, 512GB, 4GB RAM
Display	6.5 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio)
SIM	Single SIM
Processor	Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest)
Pros	Design, Camera, Audio Quality
Cons	N/A

IPHONE XR
Price	₦325,000
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 2942mAh battery
Camera	12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, OIS, PDAF – 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Operating System	iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3
Storage	64,128,256GB, 3GB RAM
Display	6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~79.0% screen-to-body ratio)
SIM	Dual Sim
Processor	Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest
Pros	Camera, Design, Performance
Cons	Battery

SAMSUNG GALAXY S20 PLUS (S20+)
Price	₦335,900
Battery	4,500mAh
Camera	12MP + 64MP + 12MP + 0.3MP)+ (10MP)
Display	6.7-inch quad-HD AMOLED; 120Hz refresh rate
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Operating System	Android 9.0 (Pie)
Processor	Octa-core (2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2×2.60 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
RAM	8 GB RAM
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Storage Capacity	128 GB
Pros	Storage, Design, Display Quality, Perfomance
Cons	N/A

SAMSUNG GALAXY S20 ULTRA
Price	₦420,000
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh battery
Camera	108 MP, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 48 MP, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom, 12 MP, (ultrawide), AF, Super Steady video TOF 3D, (depth sensor), 40 MP Front, Dual Pixel PDAF
Display	6.9 inches [89.0% Screen-to-body ratio]
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Operating System	Android 10.0
Processor	Octa-core (2×2.7 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
RAM	12GB RAM
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Storage Capacity	128GB
Pros	Storage, Display Quality, Peformance
Cons	N/A