10 Best Smartphones For Overseas Travel

Your smartphone is your most important gadget when travelling, especially on overseas trips. Your smartphone has a camera, interactive maps, GPS and numerous apps for communications such as WhatsApp, Facebook and email.

Nowadays you can almost literally do everything on your smartphone, especially if it’s connected to the internet. This is getting easier with more locations offering free Wi-Fi connections.

So the minute you land at your destination, you can search for free Wi-Fi and connect. You will need to ensure that your battery is fully charged and your roaming is switched off if you do not have free roaming or don’t wish to pay exorbitant roaming charges.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Smartphone

So, the question is, which smartphone is best for travelling? This is more of a personal preference based on what you use your smartphone to do whilst travelling.

You will need a smartphone with a very good camera to take those fantastic travel snaps and selfies next to the famous landmarks. You will need one that has a long battery life as your opportunities to charge your phone may be far and few in-between.

If you intend to get a local sim card for your phone to benefit from cheaper phone calls locally, then you should ensure that your phone is unlocked before you travel. Unlocked phones will work with any network. You should also be aware of the size sim card you phone uses.

We have put together a list of some of the most reliable phones that you can consider to be your trusted travel companion on your next trip.

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Apple iPhone 7 128 GB Unlocked, Black US Version

• Keep everything you love about iPhone up to date, secure, and accessible from any device with iCloud.
• Multi-Touch display with IPS technology.
• With just a single press, 3D Touch lets you do more than ever before.

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• Keep everything you love about iPhone up to date, secure, and accessible from any device with iCloud.
• Multi-Touch display with IPS technology.
• With just a single press, 3D Touch lets you do more than ever before.
• The 12-megapixel iSight camera captures sharp, detailed photos. It takes 4K video, up to four times the resolution of 1080p HD video.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 64GB GSM Unlocked Phone - International Version (Midnight Black)

• Infinity Display: a bezel-less, full-frontal, edge-to-edge screen. Default resolution is Full HD+ and can be changed to Quad HD+ (WQHD+) in Settings
• Camera resolution - Front: 8 MP AF, Rear: 12 MP OIS AF

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• Infinity Display: a bezel-less, full-frontal, edge-to-edge screen. Default resolution is Full HD+ and can be changed to Quad HD+ (WQHD+) in Settings
• Camera resolution - Front: 8 MP AF, Rear: 12 MP OIS AF
• Memory: Internal Memory 64 GB, RAM 4GB
• International model phone, will work with Most
• GSM SIM cards in U.S. and world Including AT&T, T-Mobile, MetroPCS,Etc. Does not have US warranty. Will NOT work with CDMA Carriers such as Verizon, Sprint, etc.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930A Unlocked Smartphone, (Black Onyx)

• 2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; ; 3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - G930A, LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 20(800), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - G930A

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• 2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; ; 3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - G930A, LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 20(800), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - G930A
• 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash; 1/2.5" sensor size, 1.4 m pixel size, geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, panorama; Secondary 5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm, dual video call, Auto HDR; Video 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, dual-video rec.
• 4 GB RAM; 32 GB Internal Memory; microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot); Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
• OS Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow); Chipset Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820; CPU Dual-core 2.15 GHz Kryo dual-core 1.6 GHz Kryo; GPU Adreno 530
• This cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like ATT and T-Mobile as well as with GSM SIM need cards (e.g. H20, Straight Talk, and select prepaid carriers) need to contact the service provider to check fully compatibility of the phone. This cellphone will NOT work with CDMA Carriers like Verizon, Sprint, Boost mobile or Virgin mobile.

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OnePlus 5 A5000 - Black - 8GB RAM + 128 GB -...

• OnePlus 5 A5000 (China Model), Operating System: OxygenOS based on AndroidTM Nougat, CPU: Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 835, Quad Core, KryoTM: 2x 2.35 GHz, 2x 1.6 GHz, Storage: 128GB/ 8GB LPDDR4, Sensors: Fingerprint sensor, Hall sensor, Accelerometor, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor and Electronic Compass. Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).

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• OnePlus 5 A5000 (China Model), Operating System: OxygenOS based on AndroidTM Nougat, CPU: Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 835, Quad Core, KryoTM: 2x 2.35 GHz, 2x 1.6 GHz, Storage: 128GB/ 8GB LPDDR4, Sensors: Fingerprint sensor, Hall sensor, Accelerometor, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor and Electronic Compass. Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).
• Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM carrier such as AT&T and T-Mobile, but are not compatible with CDMA carriers such as Verizon and Sprint.
• Please check if your GSM cellular carrier supports the bands for this model before purchasing, LTE may not be available in all regions: WCDMA: Bands 1/2/5/8, FDD-LTE : Bands 1/3/5/7/8, TDD-LTE: Bands 38/39/40/41, TD-SCDMA : Bands 34/39, CDMA EVDO: BC0.
• This device may not include a US warranty as some manufacturers do not honor warranties for international items. Please contact the seller for specific warranty information.
• The box contains: Your new device, USB cable, Charger, Documentation.

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Moto G Plus (5th Generation) - Lunar Gray - 32 GB -...

• Fast 4G LTE speed, up to 2.0 GHz octa-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, and a bright 5.2" full HD (1080p) display ensures videos and games run smoothly and look great
• Enjoy the best of Google Android 7.0 Nougat, including Google Play Store, Google Maps, Gmail and more

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• Fast 4G LTE speed, up to 2.0 GHz octa-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, and a bright 5.2" full HD (1080p) display ensures videos and games run smoothly and look great
• Enjoy the best of Google Android 7.0 Nougat, including Google Play Store, Google Maps, Gmail and more
• Take brilliant photos with the 12 MP HD camera or snap group shots with a 5 MP wide-angle selfie cam. Add up to 128 GB of additional storage with a microSD card
• The all-day battery includes TurboPower (TM) charging which provides up to 6 hours of use in just 15 minutes
• Unlocked and carrier-friendly, works with all major carrier networks domestically or abroad
• The fingerprint sensor instantly unlocks your phone

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Sony Xperia XZ1 Factory Unlocked Phone - 5.2" Full HD HDR Display...

• 19MP Main Camera with motion Eye system with rapid-fire burst capability and 3D scanning technology for capturing high-resolution 3D images. 13MP high-sensitivity front Camera with new display flash
• 5.2" 1080p Full HD HDR Triluminous display and encased in rigid full-metal 7.4mm thick body design without any partition lines. Corning Glass 5

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• 19MP Main Camera with motion Eye system with rapid-fire burst capability and 3D scanning technology for capturing high-resolution 3D images. 13MP high-sensitivity front Camera with new display flash
• 5.2" 1080p Full HD HDR Triluminous display and encased in rigid full-metal 7.4mm thick body design without any partition lines. Corning Glass 5
• Smart Amp and S-Force Front Surround Sound. High Resolution Audio capability with DSEE-HX, LDAC, and Digital Noise Cancellation.
• Android O platform. Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. Supported by LTE (4G) cat 16, 4GB RAM and 64GB ufs
• Dual SIM Unlocked and compatible with GSM/LTE carriers utilizing GSM network such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Straight Talk, MetroPCS, Cricket wireless, simple mobile, bright spot, and others

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Apple iPhone 8 Plus 5.5", 256 GB, GSM Unlocked, Space Gray

• 5.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD multi-touch display with IPS technology and Retina HD display
• 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras, Optical image stabilization and Six‑element lens
• All new glass design with A color‑matched, aerospace‑grade aluminum band

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• 5.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD multi-touch display with IPS technology and Retina HD display
• 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras, Optical image stabilization and Six‑element lens
• All new glass design with A color‑matched, aerospace‑grade aluminum band
• Splash, water, and dust resistant
• 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps

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LG G6 H870DS 64GB Ice Platinum, 5.7", Dual Sim, 4GB RAM, GSM...

• 5.7 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Camera: Dual ,13 MP, dual-LED flash; Front Camera: 5 MP, Key features: Square photo, manual mode (photo & video), Chipset: Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Quad Core (2.35GHz Dual + 1.6Ghz Dual), CPU ; 64GB ROM, 4GB RAM, OS: Android 7.0 Nougat, Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Fast Charge USB C, 3300 mAh Battery, Google Assistant built in.

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• 5.7 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Camera: Dual ,13 MP, dual-LED flash; Front Camera: 5 MP, Key features: Square photo, manual mode (photo & video), Chipset: Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Quad Core (2.35GHz Dual + 1.6Ghz Dual), CPU ; 64GB ROM, 4GB RAM, OS: Android 7.0 Nougat, Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Fast Charge USB C, 3300 mAh Battery, Google Assistant built in.
• Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM carrier such as AT&T and T-Mobile, but are not compatible with CDMA carriers such as Verizon and Sprint.
• Please check if your GSM cellular carrier supports the bands for this model before purchasing, LTE may not be available in all regions: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2, 3G: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100, 4G: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500).
• This device may not include a US warranty as some manufacturers do not honor warranties for international items. Please contact the seller for specific warranty information.
• The box contains: Your new device, Earphones, USB cable, Charger (May be foreign), Documentation.

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Apple Iphone X 256GB GSM Unlocked - US warranty (Silver)

• LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66; TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
• Super Retina HD display 5.8-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED Multi-Touch display HDR display

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• LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66; TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
• Super Retina HD display 5.8-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED Multi-Touch display HDR display
• 2436-by-1125-pixel resolution at 458 ppi
• 3D Touch, 64gb storage
• 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras Wide-angle: ƒ/1.8 aperture Telephoto: ƒ/2.4 aperture

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Samsung Galaxy S9 Unlocked Smartphone - Midnight Black - US Warranty

• Super Speed Dual Pixel Camera
• Infinity Display: edge-to-edge immersive screen, enhancing your entertainment experience*
• IP68 rating: withstands splashes, spills, and rain so it can take a dip, worry-free***

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• Super Speed Dual Pixel Camera
• Infinity Display: edge-to-edge immersive screen, enhancing your entertainment experience*
• IP68 rating: withstands splashes, spills, and rain so it can take a dip, worry-free***
• Internal Memory 64 GB. Expandable Storage up to 400GB****
• Fast Wireless Charging: Avoid the wires and power up quickly by placing your phone on a Fast Wireless Charger.*****

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