Hello,
I like to ask you this question. I travel a lot to Asia countries. I like to buy this iphone, Refurbished iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB - Gold (Unlocked), because it has 2 sims. I currently have T-Mobile plan which allows unlimited texts outside US. I am planning to use 1 sim for texting when outside US and I'll buy 1 international sim for call when I live in that country.
Is this phone possible for this capability?
Thanks.
iPhone 6, iOS 10
FYI, any iPhone Xs/Xr or later - that’s nearly 4 years now - incorporate Dual SIMs.
Most of the World gets 1 nanoSIM slot + 1 programmable eSIM (which can hold multiple carrier profiles)
Only the phones sold in the Chinese market have dual nanoSIM slots.
FYI, any iPhone Xs/Xr or later - that’s nearly 4 years now - incorporate Dual SIMs.
Most of the World gets 1 nanoSIM slot + 1 programmable eSIM (which can hold multiple carrier profiles)
Only the phones sold in the Chinese market have dual nanoSIM slots.
You’re certainly welcome.
Suggest that you migrate your current T-Mo SIM to an eSIM on your new phone as part of your data migration.
Transfer or convert your current SIM to an eSIM on your new iPhone – Apple Support (AU)
THEN, purchase a pre-paid “bare bones / minimal service” SIM from another carrier while here in the States (e.g. AT&T, Verizon) to “practice” and learn about using Dual SIMs before you travel.
A token price paid “here” can make it much less frustrating and stressful “there.” (just getting to the Far East is stress enough)
Hey there,
If there are no restrictions by your carrier on your iPhone, you can use another SIM card in it. If you intend to use the eSIM, your iPhone supports this feature, but you should make sure that the carrier supports the eSIM.
for more info visit ☞ Using Dual SIM with an eSIM - Apple Support
If you don't buy this device from China mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao you will not be able to use dual Sim on your iPhone!
For more info visit ☞ Using Dual SIM with two nano-SIM cards - Apple Support
however you still can use eSIM with nano Sim you just need to make sure that your carrier is supporting the eSIM !
For more info visit ☞ Using Dual SIM with an eSIM - Apple Support
That’s right 👍
T-Mobile US def DOES support eSIM. (I’ve used one for well over three years)
IMO, purchasing an eSIM model device will provide you w/ much more flexibility going - over the Chinese-market twin nano-SIM device.
I bought the new iPhone 12 pro max in US. The bottom sim tray doesn't have the correct size and corner to insert the second sim. So I can't use 2 sim cards at all. I think dual sim iPhones are only applied to international iPhones.
Thanks.
I have T-Mobile carrier in the US so I think they do support eSim so I can get one regular sim card when I travel to Asia country. I have some friends in Asia so I don't want to use my US phone number to call them because T-mobile charges me 40 cents per minute. I just use US phone number for texting with my family members in the US and it is free texts even though I am outside of us.
Thanks.
One more question, I am thinking about this one from Apple.com website, Refurbished iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB - Gold (Unlocked), its link is here: Refurbished iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB - Gold (Unlocked) - Apple
Because Apple.com doesn't sell new iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB, but Refurbished iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB, what do you think about this one?
Thanks.
Buying a refurb’d phone from Apple is a very sound approach to getting a great phone at an unbeatable price w/o any of the potential pitfalls involved w/ purchasing from other sources.
See this for reinforcement.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250001038
Oh, does it mean I can transfer/convert my current T-Mobile sim to an eSim? So, after I convert it to eSim, I can remove this physical T-Mobile sim out. Then, I can insert a new SIM card on the top tray and use as a second phone number. In this case, the bottom tray is not being used at all.
Am I right?
Thanks.
Thanks. I'll order it now.
Thanks very much
Excellent point. I'll convert my current SIM to eSIM and make sure my phone works with my current carrier then test it with the other SIM. Thanks.
check out this article to Learn which size SIM card your iPhone or iPad uses - Apple Support
Dual sim iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB - Gold (Unlocked)
