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Leaked Image Suggests iPhone 17 Pro Will Retain SIM Tray in Some Countries

A new unverified leak contradicts earlier reports of a global shift to eSIM-only iPhones.

This is a Nano SIM card tray | Image: Christian Zibreg/iDB
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Overview

  • Leaker Majin Bu shared images indicating that iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models may include a physical SIM card tray in select markets.
  • The Information reported in November 2024 that Apple planned to remove SIM trays from additional iPhone models this year.
  • In the United States, iPhone 14 through 16 models already rely solely on eSIM technology, and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts the iPhone 17 Air will follow with an eSIM-only design.
  • China’s lack of smartphone eSIM approval is expected to force Apple to maintain dual physical SIM slots there.
  • Apple highlights eSIMs’ security advantages and support for multiple profiles, but broader adoption hinges on carrier readiness and regulatory approval.