iPhone supports Dual SIM with two active eSIMs on the iPhone SE (3rd generation) and iPhone 13 or later.
iPhone Models That Support Two eSIMs
| iPhone model | Two active eSIMs? |
|---|---|
| iPhone SE (3rd generation) | Yes |
| iPhone 13 and later | Yes |
| iPhone 12 and earlier | Generally no |
| iPhone XR, XS, 11 and 12 | One physical SIM and one eSIM |
The iPhone 13 and later support two active eSIMs at the same time. The iPhone SE (3rd generation) supports this setup too.
Older compatible models, including the iPhone XR, XS, 11 and 12, generally use one physical SIM and one eSIM instead.
How Two eSIMs Work on iPhone
Two active eSIM lines can help you use:
- A personal number and a business number
- Your regular mobile plan and a travel eSIM
- Plans from two different carriers
- Separate voice and data plans
Both numbers can make and receive calls and messages. The iPhone can use only one cellular data line at a time. To choose it, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data.
What You Need
To use two eSIMs, you need:
- An iPhone SE (3rd generation) or iPhone 13 or later.
- Two eSIM plans from carriers or eSIM providers that support iPhone activation.
- Carrier support in your country or region.
- An unlocked iPhone if the two plans come from different carriers.
Regional Limitations
eSIM support depends on the iPhone's country or region of purchase and on the local carrier.
Some iPhone models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao use different SIM configurations. As a result, two eSIMs may not work in the same way as they do on models sold in the United States and many other markets.
How to Add a Second eSIM
Open Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM, then follow the carrier's activation instructions.
After activation, label each line as Personal, Work or Travel. You can then choose which number to use for calls and messages, and which line provides mobile data.
Bottom line: An iPhone 13 or later or an iPhone SE (3rd generation) can use two eSIMs at the same time when the carrier and regional iPhone model support the feature.