Travelling? Your phone needs a great camera, long battery life, eSIM or dual SIM support and ideally water resistance. Here are the best travel phones in 2026.
The Pixel 10 Pro is the ultimate travel phone — stunning camera for landscapes and portraits, eSIM support for local data abroad, long battery life and Google's real-time translation built in.
The iPhone 17 Pro shoots incredible travel photography and video, supports eSIM for easy switching to local networks abroad, and Apple Maps works excellently worldwide.
For travellers on a budget, the A35 offers water resistance (IP67), a solid camera, huge battery and dual SIM support — everything you need without the flagship price.
eSIM is a digital SIM that lets you switch to a local network abroad without swapping physical SIM cards. It saves money on roaming charges and is now supported by most flagship phones.
IP67 or IP68 is ideal — it means the phone can survive being splashed or briefly submerged. Useful if you're near water, in rain or at the beach.
Yes — it's one of the best travel cameras you can find in a smartphone. Google's AI processing produces excellent landscapes, portraits and low-light shots.
eSIM is usually more convenient — you can set it up before you travel without hunting for a local SIM shop. Many providers like Airalo offer affordable global eSIM plans.