Contents
- 1 Will a dual SIM iPhone work outside China?
- 2 Can iPhone XS use two SIM cards?
- 3 Does iPhone 13 have dual sim?
- 4 Does iPhone 12 need a different SIM card?
- 5 Does iPhone 13 have eSIM?
- 6 How do I turn my iPhone into a Dual SIM?
- 7 Where can I get dual SIM iPhone XS Max?
- 8 Is the iPhone XS Max compatible with China Mobile?
Will a dual SIM iPhone work outside China?
Dual SIM support — which lets a phone use two phone numbers and carrier plans at the same time — will be coming to the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR. As for those of you living outside China, Apple says the dual SIM function won’t work immediately. It’ll be enabled through an eSIM software update later this fall.
Can iPhone XS use two SIM cards?
iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and later feature Dual SIM with a nano-SIM and an eSIM. An eSIM is a digital SIM that allows you to activate a cellular plan from your carrier without having to use a physical nano-SIM.
What kind of SIM card does iPhone XS use?
Nano SIM
iPhone Q&A
| iPhone Model | SIM Card Type |
|---|---|
| iPhone X | Nano SIM |
| iPhone XS | Nano SIM & eSIM* |
| iPhone XS Max | Nano SIM & eSIM* |
| iPhone XR | Nano SIM & eSIM* |
Does iPhone 13 have dual sim?
Dual SIM. Both devices support dual SIM, with one physical nano-SIM and an eSIM, but the iPhone 13 is also able to support two eSIMs simultaneously.
Does iPhone 12 need a different SIM card?
To use Dual SIM, you need iOS 12.1 or later, two nano-SIM cards, and one of these iPhone models: iPhone 12. iPhone 12 Pro. iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Does iPhone 13 have SIM card slot?
You still have a nano-SIM slot and can choose to use one physical SIM and one eSIM on your device, just like the iPhone 12. And before you ask, the answer is no! You can’t use two dual eSIMs and a nano SIM card at the same time.
Does iPhone 13 have eSIM?
Still, there was no way to use two eSIMs simultaneously – until this latest development. The new capability is listed on Apple’s iPhone 13 specs page, with the caveat that not all carriers support eSIM. (The eSIM on iPhone is not offered in China mainland, for example.)
How do I turn my iPhone into a Dual SIM?
Place the new SIM card into the bottom of the tray — it will fit only one way, because of the notch. Then insert the other SIM card into the top tray. With the two nano-SIM cards in place, insert the SIM tray back into the device completely and in the same orientation that you removed it.
Can a dual SIM card be used on an iPhone XR?
Using Dual SIM with two nano-SIM cards. In China mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR feature Dual SIM with two nano-SIM cards.
Where can I get dual SIM iPhone XS Max?
In mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, iPhone XS Max features Dual SIM with two nano-SIM cards. This gives you two phone numbers to make and receive calls and text messages.
Is the iPhone XS Max compatible with China Mobile?
The two major carriers in China, China Telecom and China Mobile, support eSIM in a few cities but it’s not widely available yet; So, the regional version with physical SIM cards is reasonable. The model numbers or the iPhone XS Max and XR are A2104 and A2108 respectively.
What kind of SIM card do I need for dual SIM?
What you need. To use Dual SIM, you need an iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR with iOS 12.1 or later and two nano-SIM cards. Insert a paper clip or SIM eject tool into the small hole of the SIM card tray, then push in toward iPhone to remove your SIM tray, notice the notch in one corner of the new SIM card.