Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ eSIM: compatibility, setup and travel use

Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ work with a virtual SIM-card for mobile data abroad? The short answer is yes on the compatible market versions documented by Xiaomi, but you should verify the individual handset before purchasing a plan. Current official Xiaomi specifications for the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ line describe dual-SIM operation as either two nano-SIM cards or one nano-SIM card with one eSIM. Xiaomi’s support guidance places the embedded profile on SIM 2 under Mobile networks.

The exact device name for this page is Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+. Do not confuse it with Redmi Note 13 Pro, a different model. Regional Xiaomi pages may append a 5G suffix; the supplied name does not, so this guide keeps it exactly. For your phone, check the eSIM menu, EID, region, operator status and destination plan.

Quick answer: does Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ support eSIM?

Yes. Xiaomi’s official regional product pages for this Plus model list “nano SIM + nano SIM or nano SIM + eSIM.” Its official support information says to open Settings > Mobile networks and find the eSIM as SIM 2. That is current manufacturer evidence that the model family includes eSIM-capable configurations.

There are two limits to that answer. The documented choice is generally two physical nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM plus one eSIM; it is not proof that two eSIMs can be active simultaneously. Also, a family specification is not a guarantee for every imported, operator-customised or market-specific unit. Region, sales channel, firmware and carrier policy can change the SIM arrangement or menus. If your phone has no Add eSIM option and no EID, do not buy a travel eSIM until the seller or carrier confirms the exact unit.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is a suitable candidate, but the phone must contain eSIM hardware, be unlocked and work with networks in the destination.

Regional, operator and firmware differences

Xiaomi publishes related specifications on multiple country sites, but SIM combinations can differ by market. An imported unit may show different options, so ask the seller for the exact market version and model identifier instead of assuming every Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is identical.

An operator can restrict an otherwise eSIM-capable phone. A network lock is different from missing eSIM hardware: the handset may show an EID and still refuse a profile from another provider. Ask whether the device is unlocked; for a second-hand phone, confirm that the previous account and activation lock are removed. Labels can change between MIUI and HyperOS, so you might see Mobile networks, SIM cards, SIM manager, Add eSIM or Download a SIM. An official update can fix a software issue, but cannot create eSIM hardware.

The destination matters too: the plan must cover your route and a partner network must accept it. Compare data, validity, activation conditions, hotspot rules and roaming requirements before payment. Xiaomi’s regional specifications warn that 5G availability varies with the region and local operator, so eSIM support does not guarantee 5G.

Check compatibility before you buy

Use the phone in your hand. Model names in advertisements are often shortened, and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ must not be confused with Redmi Note 13 Pro. A positive result requires more than a 5G icon or a SIM tray.

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Compatibility checklist

• [ ] About phone and the box identify the handset as Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+.
• [ ] Settings includes Mobile networks, SIM cards or a similar cellular menu.
• [ ] SIM 2 shows eSIM, Add eSIM, Set up eSIM or a QR-code option.
• [ ] An EID appears in device/SIM status or after entering *#06#.
• [ ] The phone is not network-locked, or the original carrier has confirmed other profiles are allowed.
• [ ] Wi-Fi is available for profile installation and the battery is charged.
• [ ] The selected plan covers every country in the route and its validity starts when expected.
• [ ] You know whether the plan is data-only and understand its hotspot, calls and SMS conditions.

For a quick reminder, Check your device against this list before payment. If the eSIM menu and EID are both absent, stop and ask the seller or carrier. A QR code cannot add eSIM capability to a phone that lacks the required hardware.

How to find the EID and eSIM menu

1. Open Settings and search for “eSIM” if the cellular menu is not obvious.
2. Open Mobile networks, SIM cards or SIM manager, then enter SIM 2. Look for Add eSIM, Mobile plan or a QR-code option.
3. Open device or SIM status and look for EID. You can also dial *#06# in the phone app; compatible units commonly display an EID alongside one or more IMEI numbers.
4. Compare the model and region in About phone with the seller’s description. If they conflict, pause the purchase.

An EID identifies the embedded SIM component; it is not the same as an IMEI. An IMEI by itself does not prove eSIM support. Do not publish either identifier or send a screenshot containing it to an unknown contact.

Prepare a travel eSIM

After the handset check passes, connect Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ to Wi-Fi, charge it, keep the physical SIM in place and have your credentials ready. Install the profile on the device you intend to use; some profiles cannot be transferred.

In the Kaspersky eSIM Store app or on the site, choose the country, region or route and review data, validity, activation timing and hotspot conditions. Kaspersky eSIM Store is an app and website that helps you choose, arrange and activate an eSIM with a suitable plan for mobile internet during a foreign trip. It is not a mobile operator, network owner or direct provider of mobile internet.

For the general Android flow, use Android eSIM installation instructions. The iOS guide is also available when you are preparing a second device or helping another traveller: iOS eSIM installation instructions. This article keeps the menu guidance specific to Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+.

Most travel eSIMs are data-only and do not include a normal phone number, voice calls or SMS unless the plan says otherwise. Keep the home SIM for calls and texts if needed, turn off its data roaming if appropriate, and follow the travel plan’s roaming instructions.

Install and activate eSIM on Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+

MIUI and HyperOS labels may differ slightly, but the sequence is similar. Do not reset the phone or delete a working profile during a trip unless support tells you to.

1. Connect to Wi-Fi and open SIM settings

Open Settings, then Mobile networks or SIM cards. Enter SIM 2 and choose Add eSIM, Set up eSIM or the QR-code option. If no option appears, return to the compatibility check instead of repeatedly scanning.

2. Scan the QR code or enter details

Display the QR code on another screen and keep the whole code visible in good light. If it is on Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ itself, use a second device or the manual details when offered. Keep the code private because it may allow the profile to be downloaded.

3. Download the profile

Follow the prompts and keep Wi-Fi connected until the profile is added or an error is shown. Installation and service activation are not always the same event, so read whether validity begins at installation, first connection or another stated moment.

4. Label the line

Name the profile Travel data or the destination. Keep it distinct from the physical home SIM. Clear labels help prevent selecting the wrong line when setting mobile data, calls or messages.

5. Select mobile data

In SIM settings, select the travel eSIM for Mobile data. Consider turning off automatic data switching so the phone does not move data to the home line. Disable data roaming on the home SIM if appropriate, and enable it for the travel eSIM only when the plan requires it.

6. Activate and test

Enable the travel profile at the plan’s intended start point, before departure or after arrival as instructed. Allow time for registration, then test a lightweight webpage. If an APN is required, enter only the values supplied for this plan; an unrelated APN can block data.

Use eSIM for mobile internet while travelling

Short single-country trip

Install over Wi-Fi before leaving, then enable the travel profile when appropriate. At the destination, select it for mobile data and check the data-roaming setting. Keeping the home SIM for essential calls or SMS can be convenient, but verify that it is not still selected for data.

Multi-country route

Check that the plan includes every stop, not only the arrival country. When crossing a border, the phone may take time to register with a supported network. If data stops, check the selected line, signal, roaming setting and plan scope before deleting the profile. Regional plans still depend on partner-network availability in each location.

Home number and messaging

Set the travel eSIM as the data line and protect the home SIM from unintended data roaming. Messaging apps can use the travel connection, but ordinary SMS and voice calls remain subject to the home operator or the plan’s stated features. A data-only eSIM is not automatically a replacement for your phone number.

Heavy data or hotspot use

Video, cloud backups and tethering use data quickly. Use Wi-Fi for large updates and check the allowance in the app or account view. Hotspot support, speeds and fair-use rules vary, so confirm them before relying on Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ for a laptop. Do not assume an eSIM works everywhere or is always cheaper than roaming.

Troubleshooting common problems

Add eSIM is missing

Confirm the model in About phone, search Settings for eSIM, inspect SIM 2 and check EID with *#06#. Restart and install official updates if available. If the menu and EID are absent, the unit may be a different regional configuration, restricted by firmware or not eSIM-capable. Ask the seller or carrier before buying another plan.

The QR code will not scan

Use a second screen, increase its brightness, clean the camera lens and show the entire code. Make sure you opened Add eSIM rather than the ordinary camera. If manual details are supplied, enter them exactly. A used, expired or device-bound code may fail; contact the plan’s support channel rather than repeatedly requesting profiles.

The profile downloaded but there is no service

Open Mobile networks and confirm that the travel eSIM is enabled and selected for Mobile data. Check Airplane mode, destination coverage, data roaming and APN. Toggle Airplane mode briefly or restart, then allow time for registration.

Signal appears but data does not work

Check the active data line, APN, roaming setting and remaining allowance. Temporarily disable home-SIM data to remove ambiguity. Test with a small webpage. If calls on the physical SIM work but travel data does not, the likely areas are the profile, APN, plan scope, coverage or local network conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Can Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ use a physical SIM and eSIM together?

Supported Xiaomi documentation lists nano SIM + eSIM as a dual-SIM arrangement. The exact behaviour depends on the handset, firmware and carrier, so check SIM 2 and EID.

Can it use two eSIMs simultaneously?

Do not assume so. Xiaomi’s published arrangement is two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM plus one eSIM. Stored profiles are not the same as active connections.

Does an eSIM provide a normal telephone number?

Not necessarily. Travel plans for mobile internet are often data-only. Voice and SMS are included only when the selected plan states that they are.

Final device check and travel eSIM choice

Before payment, complete these checks:

1. Confirm that the phone is Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+, not Redmi Note 13 Pro or another similarly named model.
2. Open Settings > Mobile networks and inspect SIM 2 for Add eSIM.
3. Find the EID in device information or with *#06#; an IMEI alone is not enough.
4. Confirm the regional version, firmware and unlocked status.
5. Choose a plan covering the entire route and compare data, validity, activation timing, hotspot terms and support.
6. Install over Wi-Fi, select the travel eSIM for data and protect the home line from unintended roaming.
7. Test a small amount of data before relying on the connection for navigation or work.

If these checks are clear, Kaspersky eSIM Store can help you choose and arrange an eSIM with a suitable travel plan through its app or site, then activate it on the compatible phone. Review plan conditions before payment: destination support, validity, data allowance and network availability belong to the selected plan. Verify Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+, choose the route eSIM and confirm which line will carry data.

Summary

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ has documented eSIM capability on supported market versions. The expected setup is one nano-SIM plus one eSIM, shown as SIM 2. Check EID, the Add eSIM menu, unlocked status and destination coverage before purchase.