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Dual Sim on an iPhone 12 mini

Is it right that to use 2 numbers on my phone one has to be on the esim and the other on a nano sim? Is it not possible to have 2 nano sims? I'm in the UK.

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 14

Posted on Feb 22, 2021 9:37 AM

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Posted on Feb 22, 2021 11:05 AM

Dual SIM iPhones with two SIM cards are only sold on some models in some locations. See the following from Using Dual SIM with two nano-SIM cards - Apple Support

In China mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR feature Dual SIM with two nano-SIM cards. This gives you two phone numbers to make and receive calls and text messages.

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If you purchased an iPhone 12 mini, iPhone SE (2nd generation), or an iPhone XS in Hong Kong or Macao, learn how to use Dual SIM with an eSIM.

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Feb 22, 2021 11:05 AM in response to Liz-068

Dual SIM iPhones with two SIM cards are only sold on some models in some locations. See the following from Using Dual SIM with two nano-SIM cards - Apple Support

In China mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR feature Dual SIM with two nano-SIM cards. This gives you two phone numbers to make and receive calls and text messages.

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If you purchased an iPhone 12 mini, iPhone SE (2nd generation), or an iPhone XS in Hong Kong or Macao, learn how to use Dual SIM with an eSIM.

Feb 22, 2021 12:59 PM in response to Liz-068

I don't know for certain but I suspect not -- it isn't mentioned in the following from Using Dual SIM with an eSIM - Apple Support


To transfer your eSIM to your new iPhone, you can scan the QR code your carrier gave you, use your carrier's iPhone app, or install an assigned cellular plan*. When your cellular plan is activated on your new iPhone, the plan on your previous iPhone will deactivate.

To set up your new iPhone, follow the steps in the Set up your cellular plan with eSIM section. If you're asked to "Transfer Cellular Plan" during Quick Start setup, follow these steps.

Dual Sim on an iPhone 12 mini

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