You may have heard the term 'dual sim' before. This option to have two sim cards in your mobile phone is becoming increasingly popular. That is why more and more iPhones have a dual sim. In this blog we explain what dual sim exactly is, what you can do with it and which iPhones have dual sim.
Literally translated, dual sim means double sim. This actually reveals what this function entails. iPhones that have a dual sim can use two sim cards at the same time. The model of iPhones that have dual sim, however, is no different from other iPhones. The only difference is that the sim card holder inside the iPhone can hold two sim cards .
What are the benefits of dual sim?
Because iPhones with dual sim can fit two sim cards, this means that you can use two different phone numbers on one phone. This can be useful if, for example:
- You want to use an iPhone for both business and personal phone calls. This way you no longer have to walk around with two different phones and you can easily keep your work and private life separate.
- If you are abroad regularly, you can also use a non-EU SIM card. This can save you a lot of data costs.
Which iPhones have dual sim?
Since dual sim is a fairly new development, it is only supported by the latest iPhones. Requirements for using dual sim are an iPhone with IOS 12.1 or later and one of the following models:
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 13
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- iPhone 14 (purchased outside the US) can use one physical SIM card and one eSIM .
Note: eSIM is not available everywhere.
How do I use the two SIM cards?
After inserting the SIM cards, you will be given the option to label the SIM cards. For example, you can label the private number as 'private' and the business number as 'business'. You can also set a default number that the iPhone will automatically use when you call someone in your contacts.
When you call one of your contacts, you don't have to select the number you want to use every time. Your iPhone automatically calls the number you last used to call that contact. If you haven't called before, your iPhone uses your default number. You can also set which number you want to use for data at what time in your settings. You can do this under 'Settings' > 'Mobile Network' > 'Mobile Data'
Configuring dual sim
- Check if your iPhone supports dual SIM functionality.
- Get a suitable SIM card for your second phone number. This can be a physical SIM card or an eSIM, depending on your preference and availability with your mobile provider.
- Open “Settings” on your iPhone and tap on “Cellular”.
- Tap “Add Mobile Plan” and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Choose whether to add a physical SIM card or activate an eSIM, depending on what you chose in step 2.
- Follow the instructions from your mobile provider to activate the SIM card or configure the eSIM.
- Once the second SIM card is activated, you can go to "Settings" > "Mobile network" to adjust the settings for both SIM cards. Here you can decide which SIM card is used for voice calls, data usage, messages and more.
How can leapp help you?
At leapp, we want to help you understand dual sim functionality and discover its benefits. We offer a wide range of dual sim iPhones and provide expert advice to help you make the best choice. We understand that it can be a challenge to understand dual sim functionality and find a reliable supplier. That is why we want to take these worries off your hands.
The benefits of a dual sim iPhone
A dual sim iPhone offers several advantages. Firstly, a dual sim iPhone allows you to use two phone numbers on one device. This is particularly useful if, for example, you have both a private and a business number. You can use both numbers at the same time without having to keep changing SIM cards. In addition, a dual sim iPhone allows you to easily switch between the two SIM cards. For example, you can choose which SIM card you want to use for calling, texting or data usage.
In addition, many iPhone models support dual sim functionality. This means that you do not necessarily have to purchase a new device to use this functionality. Some of the iPhone models that support dual sim are the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max . These are all widely available refurbished .
Finally, a dual sim iPhone is just as reliable and of the same high quality as a regular iPhone. So you don't have to worry about the reliability or quality of a dual sim iPhone. At leapp we guarantee the quality and reliability of our dual sim iPhones.
How can Leapp help you further?
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