Six years after getting rid of the headphone jack on new iPhone, Apple announced that the upcoming iPhone 14 and 14 Pro models in the U.S. will not have physical SIM card trays.
However, Canadian customers will still be able to use their physical SIM cards on the new iPhones.
According to product specifications on Apple's Canadian website, all models of the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro -- including the iPhone 14 Plus and 14 Pro Max -- will continue to support physical SIM cards in addition to an eSIM, much like the existing iPhone 13 and 13 Pro models.
Illustrations of the new iPhones on Apple's Canadian website also depict SIM card trays on the side of the phones, which are missing on the company's U.S. website.
U.S.-spec iPhone 14 and 14 Pro models will instead rely on eSIMs. An eSIM (short for embedded-SIM) is a SIM card hardwired onto the phone and allows users to change carriers digitally without having to swap a physical SIM card.
Both U.S. and Canadian iPhones will support up to two eSIMs simultaneously. Apple says eSIMs can be especially great for travellers who want to use another carrier while in a different country.
"With eSIM you can quickly transfer an existing cellular plan or get a new cellular plan, all digitally," Kaiann Drance, Apple's VP of iPhone marketing, said at the company's announcement on Wednesday.
The new iPhones are set to be available on Sept. 16.
With files from CNN
FAQs
Six years after getting rid of the headphone jack on new iPhone, Apple announced that the upcoming iPhone 14 and 14 Pro models in the U.S. will not have physical SIM card trays. However, Canadian customers will still be able to use their physical SIM cards on the new iPhones.
Is the iPhone 14 Pro Dual SIM in Canada? ›
To use Dual SIM, you need iOS 12.1 or later, two nano-SIM cards, and one of these iPhone models: iPhone 14. iPhone 14 Plus. iPhone 14 Pro.
Is there SIM tray in iPhone 14 in canada? ›
Canada. We have the physical sim tray, silent shutter and nothing on the back except the Apple logo. Italy here. We have the SIM tray but even virtual SIM activation.
Does iPhone 14 Pro have SIM tray in other countries? ›
Of course! You can always get an iPhone 14 device from another country and keep enjoying a physical SIM card slot.
Can I get an iPhone 14 Pro with SIM tray in us? ›
If you purchased an iPhone 14 model or later in the United States, your iPhone doesn't have a SIM tray.
Which country has Dual SIM iPhone 14? ›
In China mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao, certain iPhone models feature Dual SIM with two nano-SIM cards. This gives you two phone numbers to make and receive calls and text messages.
Does iPhone 14 Pro have Dual SIM card slot? ›
To use Dual SIM, you need iOS 12.1 or later, two nano-SIM cards and one of these iPhone models: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max. iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Will the iPhone 14 work in Canada? ›
Six years after getting rid of the headphone jack on new iPhone, Apple announced that the upcoming iPhone 14 and 14 Pro models in the U.S. will not have physical SIM card trays. However, Canadian customers will still be able to use their physical SIM cards on the new iPhones.
Why does the US iPhone 14 not have a SIM tray? ›
It doesn't have a SIM tray because devices sold in the US are eSIM only.
Does Canada's iPhone have eSIM? ›
You can use Dual SIM by using a physical SIM and an eSIM. iPhone 13 models and later also support two active eSIMs. iPhone models without a physical SIM tray support two active eSIMs. Learn how to activate a cellular plan on an eSIM.
SIM Card. iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max use eSIM technology and are not compatible with physical SIM cards.
Where can I insert SIM in iPhone 14 pro? ›
Install a physical SIM
- Insert a paper clip or SIM eject tool into the small hole of the SIM tray, then push in toward iPhone to eject the tray. ...
- Remove the tray from iPhone.
- Place the SIM in the tray. ...
- Insert the tray back into iPhone.
- If you previously set up a PIN on the SIM, carefully enter the PIN when prompted.
If you purchased an iPhone 14 model or later in the United States but will use it while living in a different country or region. You can activate an unlocked iPhone 14 model or later that you purchased in the United States with over 400 carriers in 100 markets worldwide that support eSIM on iPhone.
Does the iPhone 14 Pro in Canada have a SIM tray? ›
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro in Canada Still Have SIM Trays, Unlike the USA • iPhone in Canada Blog.
Does the iPhone 15 have a SIM tray? ›
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus use eSIM technology and are not compatible with physical SIM cards.
How many Sims in iPhone 14 Pro in usa? ›
You can set up Dual SIM with the following: One physical SIM and one eSIM; available on iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (2nd generation), and iPhone 14 and later (purchased outside the U.S.) Two eSIMs; iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), and later.
Is eSIM available in Canada? ›
A Canada eSIM will keep you online anywhere you travel, from St. John's to Vancouver. Feel free to start with a small data plan (1 GB) and see how it goes.
What model number is the iPhone 14 Pro in Canada? ›
The iPhone 14 Pro A2889 is available in Japan, Mexico, Canada, and a few other countries. The model supports dual SIM (eSIM and nano-SIM card) and dual eSIM.
