How long 5 GB lasts
- Light use (0.4 GB per day, saved maps and messaging): about 10 days.
- Normal use (1 GB per day): about 4 days.
- Heavy use (3 GB per day, video and hotspot): about 1 days.
These are planning figures with a 20 percent buffer, the same ones the estimator on the home page uses. Real use depends on video quality, uploads and background apps.
Plans with 5 GB
| Plan | Price | Checked | Provider page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo 5 GB, 7 days | $14.50 | See China plans | |
| Airalo 5 GB, 15 days | $15.00 | See China plans | |
| Yesim 5 GB, 30 days | $13.20 | See China plans | |
| Airalo 5 GB, 30 days | $15.50 | See China plans | |
| Saily 5 GB, 30 days | $15.99 | See China plans |
Check eSIM compatibility, carrier unlock, coverage and when validity starts. Buy and install while you have reliable Wi-Fi. Prices in US dollars from each provider's page on the date shown. They change often.
Who it suits
Five gigabytes is a common size for a week of moderate use: maps, messages, bookings and photos at normal size.
These plans last from 7 to 30 days. The validity and the data run out independently, so whichever ends first ends the plan.
Questions before you go
Is 5 GB enough for a trip to China?
It depends on the days and on how you use your phone. At normal use it covers about 4 days; at heavy use, about 1.
What happens when the data runs out?
Fixed plans stop until you top up or buy another. Check the provider’s top-up rules and keep an offline copy of your hotel address.
Sources & review notes
- Yesim China plans ↗ · Reviewed
- Airalo China eSIM ↗ · Reviewed
- Saily China plans ↗ · Reviewed
Product prices use their own dates. Provider statements are not independent connection tests. Recheck time-sensitive details before booking.