If you’re in the U.S. and planning to pick up a Pixel 10, 10 Pro, or 10 Pro XL, you’ll be diving headfirst into the world of eSIMs. According to the device specs, these new models will feature Dual eSIM support, allowing you to have two active lines simultaneously and store multiple cellular profiles on the device. It’s a clean, digital-only future for the main Pixel lineup.
The Pixel 10 series (minus the Pixel 10 Pro Fold) are now the first Google phones without physical SIM card support. | Image credit — Google
On the other hand, this transition isn’t without its headaches, and it’s indicative of how Google is going the Apple way when it comes to this. From my perspective, this is not great news for those who are used to swapping SIMs. In my field of mobile tech journalism, I have to switch phones constantly, and the ability to quickly move my primary line from one device to another via a physical SIM is crucial for efficient testing and daily use. This move complicates that workflow significantly.
I know this is probably not an issue for the average person who buys a new phone, activates it with their carrier, and sticks with that single device for the long run. For them, the switch to eSIM will likely be a seamless, one-time setup process handled by their provider. But for a vocal minority of power users, testers, and travelers, this feels like a step back in flexibility. It forces a reliance on carrier apps and support systems, which can be a bit of a mess, rather than the simple, universal standard we’ve had for decades.
The future is undoubtedly digital, but sometimes the old analog way of doing things has a convenience that’s hard to replace. The Pixel 10 series is pushing us into that future, whether we’re all ready for it or not.
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