All the iPhone models use SIM cards
but there is an exception. The model iPhone4 doesn’t use SIM and it is CDMA. But one thing to remember is all the
models use different type and size of SIM. Only iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS Max models come with dual
SIMs. Most of the iPhone models come with one eSIM which is software based and
other physical Nano SIM. But A2104 iPhone XS Max, A2100 iPhone XS, and even
A2108 iPhone XR come with dual hardware SIM which are Nano SIM cards. The only
difference between Mini SIM, Micro SIM, and Nano SIM is mainly their size. Mini
SIM is also known as SIM. To find the best and suitable sim for iPhone customer
has to know about the type or model they are about to purchase.
Let’s learn about iPhone
model and the type of SIM card it uses.
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Nano SIM card
Following are the iPhone
models which make use of Nano SIM card.
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone X
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS,
Micro-SIM card
Following
are the iPhone models which make use of micro-SIM card.
- iPhone 4s
- iPhone 4
- iPhone
- iPhone
eSIM
The
models listed below come with eSIM but this may be restricted to some countries
or regions.
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
It
is possible to activate the cellular plan even on eSIM. But here the carrier
should support dual SIM. These iPhone models also offer a tray which is meant
for Nano-SIM card. So, from the same carrier you can also opt a Nano SIM card.
Embedded Apple SIM
There are few iPad models which have an
option for Apple SIM as well. This is the feature which comes built-in in these
models.
- iPad Air (third generation)
- iPad mini (fifth generation)
- iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular model
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular model
- iPad Pro 12.8-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular model
But
best part is these models of iPad also give option for nano-SIM card. So, there
will be a tray given where you can use Nano-SIM card. This Nano SIM card can
either be from the carrier or it can also be from the active Apple SIM. These
are the models which never support Apple SIM which is yet to be activated.
Final thoughts
Different
iPhone models come with tray for different size and type of SIM cards. Before you choose a model you need to
check the SIM card tray in case if
you are looking for dual SIM models.
Most of the dual SIM models in iPhone
offer an eSIM and a Nano SIM tray.
Earlier models like iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 were having micro SIM tray or which is also commonly referred as SIM. And you can download your iPhone Sim Toolkit application on your phone.
