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iPhone 13 Models Support Dual eSIMs [Updated]

According to the technical specifications for the iPhone 13 (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-13/), ‌iPhone 13‌ mini, iPhone 13 Pro (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-13-pro/), and ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ Max, all of the devices include dual eSIM support, which is a feature that's new to the iPhone (https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/) lineup this year.





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Dual eSIM support means that the ‌iPhone 13‌ models can use two eSIMs simultaneously rather than just one eSIM and one nano-SIM.





Prior ‌iPhone‌ models like the iPhone 12 (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-12/) had dual-SIM support, but only worked with an eSIM and a physical nano-SIM. The ‌iPhone 13‌ models still support eSIM and nano-SIM, but also support two eSIMs for adopting carrier plans without a physical SIM card.





Apple's ‌iPhone 13‌ models will not ship with a physical SIM card this year and carriers will instead use eSIM capabilities for activation. Because eSIM activation is being used for devices connected to a carrier when ordering, a WiFi connection will be needed for setup. From Apple:

Carrier-connected iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro models will arrive ready to activate with eSIM and can connect to your cellular voice and data service without a physical SIM card. You will need a Wi-Fi connection for setup.





To activate eSIM on an unconnected iPhone, please contact the carrier of your choice when you're ready.

Connecting with a carrier later can be done by inserting a physical SIM or contacting a carrier for eSIM activation.





The ‌iPhone 13‌ models will be available for pre-order on Friday, September 17, and will officially launch on Friday, September 24.





Update: Apple has shared a support document (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212780) with more details on the eSIM, including directions on setup.
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