Why all travel lovers should have an unlocked phone

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

When I was eight years old and wore my Girl Scout sash proudly across my faded green uniform I learned valuable lessons that would stay with me all of my life. Be Prepared was the MOST important lesson and even though I’m a “fly by the seat of my pants” kind of gal, there are certain things that allow me to do that with ease….especially when I travel.

1. I keep my travel toiletries packed and ready to go.
2. I have a 7-day wardrobe that fits nicely into a carry-on.
3. I make sure that I have at least 2 pair of comfortable walking shoes packed.
4. I bring an unlocked mobile phone with me so that I can call from anywhere in the world.
5. The phone that I bring doubles as my travel camera, so that I don’t have to lug equipment with me

Xperia XA1 Ultra

Also in my must-have list is a phone with a great display, and the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra fits the bill to a “T.” With a borderless 6” edge-to-edge Full HD display, the XA1 provides an extraordinary mobile viewing experience. I’m able to view with a crispness that other phones seem to lack.

With two outstanding cameras, this phone RULES! The new 23MP main camera (formerly found only on Sony’s flagship smartphones) and a 16MP front-facing camera has been upgraded to include a 23mm wide-angle lens…perfect for getting in the vast beauty of the landscapes you want to capture.

The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is available exclusively at Best Buy.

Xperia XZ Premium

Videographers and YouTubers will fall in love with the 4K HDR display and super slow motion camera on this phone. The 4K HDR Display is the first of its kind on any smartphone and a MUST for capturing action. The 19MP main camera comes with the world’s first Motion Eye camera system, featuring Predictive Capture to help you get just the right shot, and Super slow motion video recording, which captures life in ways no other smartphone can. Can you say “VIRAL VIDEO?”

The addition of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor means that this phone performs exceptionally for creating super slow motion videos, watching 4K HDR videos, or playing the latest PlayStation games on PS4 Remote Play (great in-flight to pass the time).

Because the Xperia XZ Premium is available at Best Buy, you can order it online or in-store.

• Both of these unlocked phones work with AT&T, Verizon and Cricket!
• You can check them out in-store or on BestBuy.com