Does the iPhone 13 support eSIM?

Yes. Yes. The iPhone 13 supports eSIM. It was the first generation to support two active eSIMs simultaneously.

eSIM support Supported
Dual eSIM (2 active) Yes
Released 2021
eSIM-only regions None

Region & carrier notes

Mainland China models use dual physical SIM without eSIM. All other regions support eSIM.

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How to install an eSIM on your iPhone 13

  1. Buy an eSIM plan and receive a QR code by email.
  2. Go to Settings → Cellular / Mobile Data.
  3. Tap Add eSIM, then Use QR Code and scan it.
  4. Label the plan and enable Data Roaming on arrival. Done.