According to a rough rumor shared by Brazilian website Blog do iPhone, apple iPhone 15 Pro models sold in some markets may not offer a physical SIM card slot. While previous iPhone models have included a physical nano-SIM card slot and an eSIM soft card support (some markets such as Chinese mainland also offer dual SIM versions), the latest report says that the iPhone 15 Pro model, which is expected to be released in 2023, will only offer two eSIM, which will ensure that dual SIM functionality is still available while enhancing the waterproofing of the fuselage.
The dual SIM mode allows users to have two service lines on one iPhone, which is great for buying a data-only plan when traveling abroad or having a personal and business line on one iPhone.
Given that the iPhone 15 Pro model is two years away from release, the rumor should be approached with some skepticism until it is confirmed by other sources. The Brazilian blog is also not a well-established source of rumors when it comes to providing news about the iPhone.
Of course, even if the rumors are true, in countries that don't offer eSIM services, the iPhone 15 Pro model will definitely have a physical SIM card slot.
As we mentioned earlier, the removal of the SIM card slot can further improve the water resistance, and it is rumored that Apple will also release products without a Lightning connection port in the future, and the absence of the SIM card slot will be another step towards a truly seamless design.
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