Yes, the iPhone 13 is a dual-SIM phone. Most iPhone 13 models support:
- One physical nano-SIM and one eSIM
- Two active eSIMs
- Two phone numbers for calls and messages
Apple lists the iPhone 13 as supporting Dual SIM and Dual eSIM.
iPhone 13 SIM Options at a Glance
| iPhone 13 version | Dual-SIM setup |
|---|---|
| Most countries, including the United States | One nano-SIM and one eSIM, or two eSIMs |
| China mainland, Hong Kong and Macao versions | Two physical nano-SIM cards |
| iPhone 13 mini | Usually one nano-SIM and one eSIM, depending on the region |
Standard iPhone 13 models have a physical SIM tray. An eSIM is a digital SIM that your carrier activates without a physical card.
Can the iPhone 13 Use Two Physical SIM Cards?
Usually no. Standard iPhone 13 models use one physical nano-SIM and one eSIM.
The exception is the iPhone 13 models sold in China mainland, Hong Kong and Macao. These versions can use two physical nano-SIM cards.
Can the iPhone 13 Use Two eSIMs?
Yes. The iPhone 13 supports Dual SIM with two eSIMs. It can also use one physical nano-SIM and one eSIM. Your carrier must support eSIM activation.
Important Limitation
The iPhone 13 can keep two lines available for calls and messages, but it uses only one cellular data network at a time.
To use two different carriers, the iPhone must be unlocked. If it is locked, both plans must come from the same carrier.
The exact SIM setup depends on where the iPhone 13 was purchased. In the United States, the usual setup is one nano-SIM and one eSIM, with support for two eSIMs.