Apple iPhone 13
Apple's 2021 mainstream iPhone. Still sold new at a lower price tier. A15 Bionic, 12MP+12MP dual camera, Lightning port, supports physical SIM AND eSIM (unlike iPhone 14+).
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Quick reference
Where is the IMEI on iPhone 13?
Settings → General → About → IMEI. Or dial *#06#. SIM tray on the right side: pop it out with the included pin or a paperclip. The IMEI is also printed on the SIM tray itself.
Does iPhone 13 support eSIM AND physical SIM?
Yes. iPhone 13 supports dual SIM with one physical nano-SIM and one eSIM (or two eSIMs). This makes it useful as a "world phone" — keep your US line on eSIM and pop in a local prepaid physical SIM when traveling. iPhone 14 and 15 in the US are eSIM-only.
How do I activate eSIM on iPhone 13?
Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM. Choose to transfer from another iPhone, scan a QR code, or enter manual activation details from your carrier.
How long will iPhone 13 receive iOS updates?
Apple typically supports iPhones for 5–6 major iOS versions. iPhone 13 received iOS 17 in 2023, iOS 18 in 2024, and is expected to support at least iOS 19 (2025) and iOS 20 (2026), maybe further. Older iPhones often miss specific features but get security updates.
What carriers does iPhone 13 work on?
Unlocked iPhone 13 works on all US carriers and MVNOs. The dual SIM (physical + eSIM) flexibility is a real advantage for travelers and people who want to use two carrier lines on one phone.
Quick-reference answers above are summaries. For the authoritative source, see Apple's support page for the iPhone 13.