Reddit members have indicated that replacement Pixel 10 devices in the U.S. are being delivered with physical SIM card compatibility, even though the original U.S. versions were eSIM-only. This surprising turn of events emerges as some individuals who sought replacements due to problems with their devices received international versions of the Pixel 10, which do feature a physical SIM card slot. Nonetheless, these international variants do not support mmWave 5G, providing only sub-6GHz 5G in the U.S. This implies that users choosing these substitutes might forfeit access to the fastest 5G speeds offered by the U.S. eSIM-only versions. The scenario reveals a distinct workaround for those looking for a physical SIM slot in the Pixel 10, though it seems to be an unintended outcome rather than an official choice from Google. Users have relayed their experiences on sites like Reddit, pointing out the distinctions between the U.S. and international models. Currently, Google has not supplied a straightforward way to acquire a physical SIM version of the Pixel 10 in the U.S., and it is anticipated that replacement devices may ultimately be aligned with the eSIM variant.
