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Does the iPhone 13 have eSIM? Yes, except China and Hong Kong models

Yes, the iPhone 13 supports eSIM, except some versions sold in particular countries or by particular carriers. The versions without it are listed below.

eSIM
Some versions
Brand
Apple
Type
Phone
Released
2021
Checked
October 11, 2026, against support.apple.com

Which versions of the iPhone 13 have no eSIM

Versions with two nano-SIM slots, sold in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao, have no eSIM. Everywhere else the iPhone 13 has a nano-SIM slot and an eSIM.

What to know about the iPhone 13

Two eSIMs active at once. The iPhone 13 supports Dual SIM with a nano-SIM and an eSIM, and also with two eSIMs (tech specs): Apple says iPhone 13 models and later can run two eSIM lines at the same time (Apple Support). So your home line, card or eSIM, stays on for calls and texts while a travel eSIM carries your data, with nothing to swap. Only one line uses cellular data at a time.

Check yours. Open Settings > General > About and scroll down: an iPhone with eSIM lists an EID there (Apple Support). No EID means a version without eSIM.

Locked or not. Apple notes that eSIM may be disabled on an iPhone bought from some carriers, so make sure yours is unlocked first: the 30-second check. Then install a travel eSIM on iPhone.

Where are you taking your iPhone 13?

If your version takes an eSIM, you can buy a data plan now and install it before you fly. Pick your destination.

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Check your own iPhone 13

Two minutes on the phone itself settles it, whichever version you have.

  1. Dial *#06#

    Open the phone app and dial *#06#. If a number labelled EID appears, your phone supports eSIM.

  2. On an iPhone

    Go to Settings, then Cellular (or Mobile Data). If you see Add eSIM or Add Cellular Plan, it supports eSIM.

  3. Check it is unlocked

    A phone bought from a carrier on contract may be locked to it. Ask your carrier, or look for a Carrier Lock line in your settings that says No SIM restrictions.

Next steps

How to install a travel eSIM on iPhone

Set it up before you fly and keep your usual number for calls and texts.

Does my phone support eSIM?

The 30-second check for any phone: the EID, and whether it is unlocked.

Other Apple phones

Every Apple model eSIM compatible phones