Does the OnePlus 13R support eSIM? No (version sold in the UAE)

The OnePlus 13R sold in the UAE has no eSIM, according to OnePlus. There is no official data on versions sold abroad. To be sure, look for an “Add eSIM” option in the SIM settings.

UAE version and imported phones

OnePlus 13R, launched in 2025
VersioneSIM
Sold in the UAE No eSIM
Bought abroad (other markets) No official data

What the spec sheet says

Check your phone in a minute

Look for “Add eSIM” in Settings → Network & internet → SIMs: if it is there, your OnePlus 13R has eSIM.

If your phone has no eSIM

No eSIM option, no travel eSIM: don’t buy one. Your options abroad are your operator’s roaming pack, a local SIM card bought on arrival, or a pocket Wi-Fi: compare roaming packs and eSIM prices in AED.

All destinations with their prices Pay by card in AED. The seller is registered outside the UAE, so some banks may still add a foreign-merchant fee. Install the profile at home on Wi-Fi before you fly. The QR code arrives by e-mail after payment. See countries

Not sure how much data to take? Work it out from your trip length and how you use your phone.

Frequently asked questions

How many eSIMs can the OnePlus 13R use?

The UAE version, none. If your phone was bought abroad, look for an “Add eSIM” option in the SIM settings.

Can I keep my UAE number and add a travel eSIM on the OnePlus 13R?

Not with the UAE version: it has no eSIM. If your phone was bought abroad, look for an “Add eSIM” option in the SIM settings.

Sources

Verified on 15 Oct 2026. Back to the list of eSIM-compatible phones for other models.