Adeyemi Matthew

Apple recently introduced the iPhone 13 series and while one would expect to see the iPhone 14 rumors, we have already started seeing rumors for the alleged iPhone 15 phones.

The latest information suggests that the 2023 Apple phones will ditch a physical SIM card slot in favor of the eSIM tech.

According to a blog post published on a Brazillian website called blogdoiphone.com, Apple will ditch physical sims with its iPhone 15, and the flagship smartphone will support only e-SIMS. For reference, Apple first introduced the e-SIMS with the iPhone Xs and the iPhone Xs Max. While the blog does not have a proven record for tipping future iPhone specifications, the report has taken iPhone enthusiasts by surprise.

Apple might remove the physical SIM card from iPhone 15

As per the Brazillian blog post, Apple will not include physical SIM card support on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. If the report is to be believed, the 2023 iPhone Pro lineup will only support electronic SIM cards. Additionally, these smartphones are said to support dual-electronic SIM cards. It is important to note that the e-SIM functionality is not available throughout the world. Hence, Apple might still make a model with physical SIM support.

The removal of the SIM card slot falls in line with other rumours about Apple trying to create a seamless, port-less design with their upcoming generations of iPhone. Most recently, the iPhone series was also rumoured to remove the Lighting Port.

The latest iPhones support wireless charging. However, since there is a long time to go until Apple finally reveals its iPhone 15 series, readers shall take this information with a pinch of salt.