Yesim
$13.20 5 GB · 30 days
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- 1
10out of 10
- 2
7.4out of 10
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Saily vs Yesim: which eSIM for China?
The bar shows price per GB: shorter is cheaper. Click a column header to sort.
All checked plans (66)
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 | $9.50 | $3.17 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 | $10.50 | $3.50 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $14.50 | $2.90 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 | $24.50 | $2.45 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 | $15.00 | $3.00 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 | $25.50 | $2.55 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 | $39.00 | $1.95 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | $15.50 | $3.10 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | $26.50 | $2.65 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 | $40.00 | $2.00 |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 30 | $49.00 | $0.98 |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 | $11.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 | $19.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 | $27.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 | $35.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 | $49.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 | $69.00 | — |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $4.49 | $4.49 |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 | $10.99 | $3.66 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $15.99 | $3.20 |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 | $26.99 | $2.70 |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 | $39.99 | $2.00 |
| Saily | Unlimited | 5 | $22.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 7 | $29.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 10 | $35.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 15 | $49.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 20 | $60.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 25 | $66.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 30 | $72.99 | — |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 | $3.36 | $3.36 |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 | $8.40 | $2.80 |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $13.20 | $2.64 |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 | $22.32 | $2.23 |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 | $35.76 | $1.79 |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 | $45.60 | $1.52 |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 | $4.32 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 | $8.64 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 | $12.96 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 4 | $17.28 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 | $21.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 6 | $25.92 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 | $30.24 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 8 | $32.62 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 9 | $34.98 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 | $37.36 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 11 | $39.72 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 12 | $42.10 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 13 | $44.46 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 | $46.84 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 | $49.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 16 | $50.96 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 17 | $52.72 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 18 | $54.48 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 19 | $56.24 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 20 | $58.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 21 | $59.76 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 22 | $61.52 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 23 | $63.28 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 24 | $65.04 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 25 | $66.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 26 | $68.56 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 27 | $70.32 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 28 | $72.08 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 29 | $73.84 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 | $75.60 | — |
Saily or Yesim: our take
The table compares each provider's plan for a typical trip. The ranking uses the same formula as the rest of the site: price first, then network, hotspot use and range of options.
Set up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
Frequently asked questions
Saily or Yesim: which should I pick in China?
It depends on how long you're staying and how much data you need. The table compares both providers' plans for a typical trip; sort it by what matters to you.
What's the cheapest eSIM for China?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Yesim, at $13.20. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.
Is my phone eSIM-compatible?
Most iPhones from the XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy phones and Google Pixels from the Pixel 3 onward are compatible. The phone also has to be unlocked. On iPhone: Settings > General > About, look for the "EID" line.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, but turn on the data line when you arrive. Most plans only start at the first connection to the local network.
Do I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. Your main SIM can stay active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM only handles data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your main line.