iPhone 13 and eSIM
Every iPhone 13 model supports eSIM, except units made for the markets listed below. Here is what that means for a travel plan.
Yes โ supports eSIM
- eSIMs stored
- 8 or more
- Active at once
- 2
- Physical SIM
- Yes
- 5G phone
- Yes
- Released
- 2021
The first iPhone that can run two eSIMs at the same time, so a home eSIM and a travel eSIM work together without a physical SIM. Hong Kong and Macau dual-SIM models have eSIM from this generation on.
Checked October 4, 2026 ยท source
Models in this series
| Model | eSIM | Stored | Active | Physical SIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 13 mini | Yes | 8+ | 2 | Yes |
| iPhone 13 | Yes | 8+ | 2 | Yes |
| iPhone 13 Pro | Yes | 8+ | 2 | Yes |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | Yes | 8+ | 2 | Yes |
Mainland China. iPhones sold in mainland China have no eSIM; they use two physical nano-SIMs instead.
How to install a travel eSIM on iPhone
Pick a destination below; the QR code arrives by email in a minute.
Settings โ Cellular โ Add eSIM โ Use QR code.
Keep your home line for calls and SMS.
Set the travel line as mobile data and enable data roaming for it.
Where to find eSIM in settings: Settings โ Cellular (Mobile Data) โ Add eSIM
Questions: iPhone 13
Can I keep my home number while using a travel eSIM on iPhone 13?
Yes. Your own SIM or eSIM stays active for calls and SMS; the travel eSIM carries data only. You choose which line is used for data in settings.
How many eSIMs can be installed on iPhone 13 at the same time?
Several profiles can be stored and two lines can be active at once. Switching between stored eSIMs takes a tap in Settings โ Cellular.
Can I move the eSIM from iPhone 13 to another phone?
Usually an eSIM installs once. Delete it from one phone and it cannot be reinstalled on another without a new activation, so decide which phone carries it before you install.
