Can you trade iphones and keep the same number?

My friend has the 16 pro max while i have the regular 16. We want to trade phones. Is there a way to transfer the esim to each others phones? We’re on the same phone plan but want to keep our personal numbers.

iPhone 16, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 25, 2025 11:56 PM

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Posted on Aug 25, 2025 11:57 PM

Yeah you can do that.


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On your new iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM. Choose a cellular plan to transfer from another iPhone. If you don't see a list of numbers, tap Transfer From Nearby iPhone. This requires both devices to have iOS 16 or later.


See this link for further reference: About eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support


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Aug 25, 2025 11:57 PM in response to odin50

Yeah you can do that.


See this

On your new iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM. Choose a cellular plan to transfer from another iPhone. If you don't see a list of numbers, tap Transfer From Nearby iPhone. This requires both devices to have iOS 16 or later.


See this link for further reference: About eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support


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