iPhone 17 Pro Leak Reveals Physical SIM Card Tray May Endure in Specific Regions

Fresh leaks circulating today suggest that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models might surprisingly retain a physical SIM card tray in at least some international markets. Images shared by the often-unreliable but sometimes accurate leaker Majin Bu, also appearing on Naver, indicate this potential deviation from Apple’s ongoing shift towards digital eSIM technology.

This development comes despite earlier reports from The Information suggesting Apple’s intention to expand the removal of physical SIM card trays to more countries this year. While specific regions for this retention are not explicitly named in the leak, China has been speculated as a potential market where the physical SIM might remain prevalent.

For context, all iPhone 14 through iPhone 16 models sold in the U.S. have already transitioned entirely to eSIM, eliminating the physical tray. However, Apple has yet to implement a similar full-eSIM strategy for its iPhones in any other global territories.

Looking ahead, the highly anticipated iPhone 17 Air, known for its ultra-thin design, is widely expected to be eSIM-only in most, if not all, countries. Apple has consistently promoted eSIMs since the iPhone 14 launch in 2022, highlighting their enhanced security—as they cannot be removed from a lost or stolen device—and convenience, allowing users to manage multiple eSIMs simultaneously without needing to swap physical cards, particularly beneficial for international travel.

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