Should I purchase LLA or HK iPhone 13 Pro?


I'm from pakistan. We have 4 tele-communication network companies here. Telenor, Zong, Ufone & Jazz.

I am in big of a delimma if I should go for an LLA iPhone (it has one physical & the other, esim) or HK model/variant (it has both the sims physical).

Now the issue with LLA model is that in my country, 'Ufone' & 'Jazz' sims cannot be used in the esim slot (simply won't work).

I have heard that HK models do not have FaceTime. Is that true? Will I have any issues in resale if I go for the HK model? I prefer the HK model over LLA because there may be a possibility for me to be using 'Ufone' & 'Jazz' networks at the same time which will not be possible on the LLA model since the esim on LLA model is not supported by 'Ufone' & 'Jazz' both.

Please let me take a wise decision. I spent 2+ hours in the market today. To better understand the difference between the two variants offering two completely different features when it comes to the major feature of a phone i.e; the sim, which we make calls with.

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on Jun 15, 2022 6:24 AM

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Posted on Jun 15, 2022 8:35 AM

There is no “eSIM slot” nor do you insert anything to use an eSIM. An eSIM is just a set of programmable chips on the device’s logic board. The carrier programs those chips to connect on their network. The eSIM can also be erased and reprogrammed, if for example, you change carriers. But there is no physical device used when programming an eSIM for use.


Both Ufone and Jazz web sites say they support eSIMs on their networks. But you would need to get them to program the eSIM for use. This is often done by sending you a QR code to scan with the iPhone you want to program.


If you buy the Hong Kong iPhone, you may have to travel back to Hong Kong with it to get service if there is an issue. iPhone warranties are not international and the dual physical SIM iPhones are only sold and serviced in Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China.


About eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support

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Jun 15, 2022 8:35 AM in response to Incogitant007

There is no “eSIM slot” nor do you insert anything to use an eSIM. An eSIM is just a set of programmable chips on the device’s logic board. The carrier programs those chips to connect on their network. The eSIM can also be erased and reprogrammed, if for example, you change carriers. But there is no physical device used when programming an eSIM for use.


Both Ufone and Jazz web sites say they support eSIMs on their networks. But you would need to get them to program the eSIM for use. This is often done by sending you a QR code to scan with the iPhone you want to program.


If you buy the Hong Kong iPhone, you may have to travel back to Hong Kong with it to get service if there is an issue. iPhone warranties are not international and the dual physical SIM iPhones are only sold and serviced in Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China.


About eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support

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