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eSIMCard vs 4S eSIM vs Ubigi vs Maya Mobile in China

Side-by-side pricing for China, straight from each provider's current real plans.

eSIMCard
eSIMCard
1/8 cheapest rows
11 of 12 facts confirmed Score 73/100 -10%

Best for: Unlimited data · No ID check · Short trips · Long stays

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Cheapest overall
4S eSIM
4S eSIM
7/8 cheapest rows
10 of 12 facts confirmed Score 84/100 -15%

Best for: Budget travellers · Unlimited data · Multi-country trips · Short trips

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Ubigi
Ubigi
0/8 cheapest rows
Fully verified 12 of 12 facts confirmed Score 79/100 -10%

Best for: Unlimited data · Multi-country trips · No ID check · Short trips

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Maya Mobile
Maya Mobile
0/8 cheapest rows
10 of 12 facts confirmed Score 72/100 -10%

Best for: Unlimited data · Multi-country trips · Short trips · Long stays

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4S eSIM is the cheapest option in 7 of the 8 price rows for China. The remaining rows go to eSIMCard. Live plans from each provider's catalog, re-checked daily.

Prices in China

Cheapest live plan from each provider per trip size. Every price links to that exact plan.

Starting price
eSIMCard
$2.06
1GB · 3 days
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4S
$1.63
1GB · 1 days
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Ubigi
$2.00
0.5GB · 1 days
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Maya Mobile
$9.99
Unlimited · 3 days
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1 GB or more
eSIMCard
$2.06
1GB · 3 days
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4S
$1.63
1GB · 1 days
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Ubigi
$2.00
1GB · 1 days
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Maya Mobile
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5 GB or more
eSIMCard
$7.30
5GB · 7 days
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4S
$4.00
5GB · 30 days
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Ubigi
$7.00
5GB · 30 days
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Maya Mobile
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10 GB or more
eSIMCard
$12.74
10GB · 7 days
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4S
$7.90
10GB · 30 days
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Ubigi
$14.00
10GB · 7 days
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Maya Mobile
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20 GB or more
eSIMCard
$22.80
20GB · 15 days
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4S
$13.84
20GB · 30 days
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Ubigi
$16.00
20GB · 30 days
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Maya Mobile
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Unlimited
eSIMCard
$2.68
Unlimited · 1 days
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4S
$3.38
Unlimited · 1 days
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Ubigi
$24.00
Unlimited · 7 days
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Maya Mobile
$9.99
Unlimited · 3 days
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Best price/GB
eSIMCard
$0.96
4S
$0.68
Ubigi
$0.80
Maya Mobile
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Best price/day
eSIMCard
$0.17
4S
$0.04
Ubigi
$0.07
Maya Mobile
$1.67
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Networks in China

eSIMCard
Not listed
4S
Not listed
Ubigi
Not listed
Maya Mobile
China Unicom5G

Plan types sold for China

eSIMCard4SUbigiMaya Mobile Unlimited data ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Regional bundles — ✓ ✓ ✓ Global bundles (50+ countries) — ✓ ✓ ✓ Pay as you go — — — —

Policies compared

Confirmed from each provider's own site — see the trust card on each provider page for the verification date.

ID verification
eSIMCard: Not required
4S: Not confirmed yet
Ubigi: Not required
Maya Mobile: Not confirmed yet
Refund policy
eSIMCard: No refunds once the eSIM is installed and used; refunds within 30 days for coverage issues preventing installation, technical problems with no data consumed, or unauthorized purchases.
4S: Refund eligibility is reviewed case-by-case based on order/eSIM status and reason — no fixed window stated; contact support to request review.
Ubigi: Refunds only for unused plans — a plan can't be refunded once you start using it. Requests within 14 business days of purchase, processed within 10 business days to the original payment method.
Maya Mobile: Full refund (less processing fees) within 30 days if no data has been used — including incompatible or carrier-locked devices; partial refunds proportionate to unused data for Maya-side network issues.
Validity starts
eSIMCard: The eSIM activates automatically when the first byte of data is consumed at the destination, not at purchase, so it can be bought and installed well in advance.
4S: Most plans start counting on first use, when the eSIM connects and begins using data (checked on your 4S service page).
Ubigi: Smartstart: the plan's validity countdown begins when you first connect at your destination, not at the moment of purchase. Preloaded eSIM QR codes must be redeemed within 6 months of purchase or they expire unused.
Maya Mobile: Each plan runs for its full duration once activated in the app (turn the eSIM on when you land, not automatically at purchase); you're charged once at purchase regardless of how much data you use, and there are no partial refunds for unused days.
Fair-use limit
eSIMCard: Unlimited bundles include an allowed amount of full-speed data per rolling 24-hour period (starting from first use), after which speed drops for the rest of that period before resetting.
4S: Unlimited plans include a high-speed data quota for the full validity period; after it is used, speed drops to up to 1 Mbps until the plan expires.
Ubigi: Unlimited plans run at full speed up to a threshold, then drop to 2 Mbps: about 15–25 GB on 7-day country plans and 60 GB on 30-day regional plans, depending on the destination.
Maya Mobile: Unlimited plans: speed may be temporarily throttled to 10 Mbps once daily usage exceeds 3GB, and to 1 Mbps if very high usage continues; any throttle is removed within 24 hours. Prepaid (fixed-GB) plans run at full local network speed.
Top-ups & rollover
eSIMCard: Existing eSIMs can be topped up or extended with more data through the eSIMCard app, which also lets you manage active plans.
4S: Self-serve top-up (same destination/region only) adds high-speed data to the current plan and extends its validity by the top-up package's own validity period.
Ubigi: Existing Ubigi eSIMs can be recharged with a new data plan directly through the Ubigi app or ubigi.me account — even without Wi-Fi or remaining data — without installing a new eSIM.
Maya Mobile: Add data to an existing eSIM any time: pick a package in the Shop and choose your existing eSIM at checkout (no reinstall); optional Auto Renew also extends 30-day plans monthly.
Support
eSIMCard: Email · WhatsApp · Phone · Help center · Live chat · 24/7
4S: Email · Live chat · Help center
Ubigi: Live chat · WhatsApp · Help center
Maya Mobile: Email · WhatsApp · Live chat · 24/7
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eSIMCard vs 4S vs Ubigi vs Maya Mobile in China — common questions

Which is cheapest for China?

It depends on the trip size — see the price rows above for China.

Who has the cheapest unlimited plan for China?

eSIMCard sells the cheapest unlimited plan for China at $2.68 (1 day). Unlimited plans carry fair-use limits — see each provider's policy row.

Do these providers require ID verification?

eSIMCard: no ID verification required. 4S eSIM: not confirmed yet. Ubigi: no ID verification required. Maya Mobile: not confirmed yet. Confirmed from each provider's own site; rules can vary by destination.

Is there a discount code for China eSIMs?

eSIMCard: ESIMKART (-10%). 4S eSIM: ESIMKART15 (-15%). Ubigi: ESIMKART10 (-10%). Maya Mobile: ESIMKART10 (-10%). Codes are re-verified on every catalog sync.

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