The iPhone 16 Pro continues Apple\“s trend of offering dual SIM capabilities, though with a significant shift towards eSIM technology in many markets. In India specifically, Apple recognizes the importance of physical SIM cards due to the country\“s evolving telecom infrastructure and consumer preferences.
Indian consumers will be pleased to know that the iPhone 16 Pro available in the Indian market features both eSIM support and a physical nano-SIM card slot. This dual approach caters perfectly to the Indian mobile landscape where many users maintain multiple SIM cards from different carriers like Jio, Airtel, and Vi to take advantage of various data plans and call rates.
Local Indian telecom regulations and consumer habits have influenced Apple\“s decision to include physical SIM slots in devices sold in India. Unlike some Western markets where eSIM adoption is more widespread, Indian consumers still heavily rely on physical SIM cards for their flexibility and ease of transfer between devices.
The iPhone 16 Pro\“s SIM configuration in India supports one physical nano-SIM and one eSIM, or two eSIMs simultaneously. This makes it ideal for Indian users who typically carry a primary SIM for calls and a secondary SIM for data services, a common practice in the country\“s competitive telecom market. |
