Does the iPhone 13 have eSIM?
Yes
iPhone 13 supports two active lines at once: two eSIMs, or the physical SIM and one eSIM.
How to check on your phone in 10 seconds
- Dial *#06# in the Phone app. If an EID number appears on screen, your phone has eSIM.
What you need to know about the iPhone 13
- Two active lines at once: two eSIMs, or the physical SIM and one eSIM. You can keep your usual line active and add the travel eSIM.
- It stores 8 or more eSIMs, although only two lines can be active at the same time.
- Versions from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao don’t have eSIM, with one exception: the iPhone 13 mini sold in Hong Kong and Macao does.
Requirement: the phone must be unlocked
As well as having eSIM, the phone must be carrier-unlocked. If you bought it from an operator and it’s locked, it may not accept an eSIM from another company: ask them before you travel.
iPhone 13 and eSIM: frequently asked questions
Can I have two active eSIMs on iPhone 13?
Yes. iPhone 13 supports two active lines at once: two eSIMs, or the physical SIM and one eSIM.
How many eSIMs can I store on iPhone 13?
Eight or more. Only two lines can be active at the same time; the rest stay stored.
My iPhone 13 is from Hong Kong. Does it have eSIM?
It depends on the model: the iPhone 13 mini from Hong Kong and Macao does; the other iPhone 13 models sold there and in mainland China don’t. Dial *#06#: if an EID shows up, it has eSIM.