Chinese dual physical SIM iPhones

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Chinese dual physical SIM iPhones

Can these iPhone Chinese models (eg iPhone 13 Pro A2639 variant) use eSIM services when travelling outside China or are they only capable of using actual physical SIMS cards? Thank you.

Posted on Jul 12, 2022 1:38 PM

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Raicya

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Jul 12, 2022 2:35 PM in response to mp4d

In you case (iPhone 13 Pro) Yes, based on -> see this Apple article: Using Dual SIM with two nano-SIM cards

Using Dual SIM with two nano-SIM cards - Apple Support

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If you have an iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation), or an iPhone XS in Hong Kong or Macao, learn how to use Dual SIM with an eSIM.

See -> Using Dual SIM with an eSIM – Apple Support (UK)

An eSIM is a digital SIM that allows you to activate a mobile data plan from your network provider without having to use a physical nano-SIM. With iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, you can use Dual SIM with either two active eSIMs or a nano-SIM and an eSIM. iPhone 12 models, iPhone 11 models, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR, feature Dual SIM with a nano-SIM and an eSIM

For sure: ask your carrier.

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mp4d Author

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Jul 12, 2022 2:48 PM in response to Raicya

Thanks, but this does not answer the question (I have looked at the Apple pages). The first part is about iPhones in Hong Kong (not mainland China) and the second is talking about "normal" iPhone 13s that have a single SIM tray (such as in the UK, where you got the information). Mine is a very specific question about dual SIM tray iPhones sold in mainland China.

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Raicya

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Jul 12, 2022 3:00 PM in response to mp4d

and get 100 answers.

Do you use 100 carriers?

Then it is NO.

Call Apple in your region see: Contact Apple for support and service

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

Contact Apple Support -> Get Support (apple.com)

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mp4d Author

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Jul 12, 2022 2:57 PM in response to Raicya

If only it were that straightforward! As they say, ask a question in China and get 100 answers. It is very hard to pin down exact and correct information on such matters. I am hoping somebody who has travelled from China using one of these phones can simply tell me whether they were able to use eSIM services of not. I think that is the only definitive way to be certain one way or the other. It is frustrating that none of the articles / web info I have found addresses this simple question. FWIW I think the answer is no, but I would like to be certain.

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mp4d Author

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Jul 12, 2022 3:07 PM in response to Raicya

Umm, I don't know what point you are trying to make, but thank you for your sincerely for your time in trying to answer my question. I appreciate it. If anyone knows the actual answer for sure, then do please let me know. Thank you.

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Raicya

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Jul 12, 2022 2:50 PM in response to mp4d

For sure: ask your carrier.

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