What SIM card do you need for iPhone? What SIM card is on iPhone 6 plus.

Perhaps the SIM card slot (like the plastic with the chip itself) is one of the most archaic elements of a modern gadget. Much more important modules are made less bulky, and we still sometimes cannot move the SIM card from one device to another due to format incompatibility. This article describes the evolution of SIM cards in iPhone and iPad.

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What SIM cards are in iPhones?

Today we’ll talk about SIM cards, or more precisely: what formats of SIM cards can be seen in iPhones?”
The question is relevant for people who want to update their device and need this information. We all know that the iPhone is a device that doesn't stand still. Apple monitors progress and, accordingly, the newer the device, the newer the SIM card format.

Let's go through all the models, starting with the very first, so that you understand which SIM card you need for this or that device.

Trimming

If you are the owner of an iPhone 5, which SIM card will work in your smartphone needs preparation. To do this you can:

• use a special cutting device;
• Replace the SIM card with your operator directly in the office.

If we are talking about a 4 series smartphone, then the SIM card has a special mechanism, and therefore trimming will not take much time and effort. For series 5, the SIM card should be cut as carefully as possible so as not to damage it. Don't forget to sand down the thickness of the material. This is done using sandpaper. You already know which SIM card is needed for iPhone 5, all that remains is to insert it correctly.

What SIM card is needed in iPhone 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6 PLUS, 6S, 6S PLUS, SE, 7, 7 PLUS?

If you have one of the devices listed above or are just going to buy one, then you can immediately prepare a Nano SIM

.

This format was first used in the iPhone 5 and is still used in all the latest devices today.
The card is slightly smaller than a Micro SIM, and to create it you will have to cut off all the plastic and leave only the chip.

NOTE. The recently released iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X (10) still use Nano SIM. Until a new technology or standard comes out, this is the format that will be used in future models. I will definitely inform you about the news.

How to remove a SIM card from an iPhone

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Adding a SIM card to the tray of a mobile device is not as easy as it seems. The receiver will first have to be pulled out, which for the first time becomes difficult and even impossible due to various reasons. If you have to carry out the operation yourself, it is better to use the following items to safely remove the tray:

• needle. You will need a needle with a diameter corresponding to the hole in the wall of the tray. Otherwise, it will be difficult to remove it;
• clip. It is used in two forms - folded or disassembled. When folded, simply press on the wall of the receiver until a click appears. When unbent, the paperclip helps remove the tray in several ways, which depend on the complexity of the procedure;
• special key. Along with smartphones, special keys are offered that can be used to open trays as needed.

Note! If these items are not available, you can use any other sharp object. An important condition is their correct use, since the slightest incorrect movements can lead to scratches on the body.

How many SIM cards are there in an iPhone?

All Apple devices have only one SIM card. Therefore, if you have an iPhone that is equipped with several slots, then it is a fake.

Many people probably dream that Apple would create such an iPhone. But for so many years of existence of this smartphone, today there are not even hints.

conclusions

Today, replacing a SIM card is a standard procedure when purchasing a new smartphone. Any operator already produces universal cards in which you simply break out the format you need.

Nobody forbids cutting old SIM cards either, because there are special devices for this in the form of a cutter.

What to do if there is no key?

What should those who do not have a special key do? Of course, it is extremely difficult to keep track of such a miniature key, which is similar in shape to a paper clip. This can happen while looking at the gadget; it can simply fall out of the box and get lost. Fortunately, there is a solution, because you can replace the master key with a regular paper clip. Find a paperclip and simply straighten it slightly. Your master key is ready, now you can insert it into your iPhone. Open the compartment as delicately as possible so as not to damage the gadget. As a rule, installing a SIM card is not a difficult task; the main thing here is to cut it correctly and insert it into the compartment without haste.

If you are not sure that you can cut the SIM card yourself, it is best to contact a specialist. This can be done in a specialized salon. It is also possible to exchange an old card for a new decal. Today, many manufacturers are interested in the features of the iPhone 5 and what SIM card they need.

Nano-SIM card

iPhone

• iPhone SE (2nd generation)
• iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone X
• iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone SE (1st generation)
• iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5

iPad*

• iPad (7th generation)
• iPad (6th generation)
• iPad (5th generation)
• iPad Pro
• iPad Air and later
• iPad mini and later

*iPad mini 3 and later, iPad Air 2, and iPad Pro support an Apple SIM card.

Detailed review and testing of Apple iPhone SE

Like many Apple announcements over the past few years, the iPhone SE announcement was both expected and unexpected. Expected - in terms of the general idea: everyone was ready for Apple to release a cheaper smartphone with a small display diagonal. The surprise was that the body of the new product turned out to be exactly identical to the iPhone 5s, and the hardware characteristics, on the contrary, were inherited from the iPhone 6s, Apple’s current flagship.

Let's take a look at the characteristics of the new product.

Apple iPhone SE Specifications

• Apple A9 SoC 1.8 GHz (2 64-bit cores, ARMv8-A based architecture)
• Apple A9 GPU
• Apple M9 motion coprocessor including barometer, accelerometer, gyroscope and compass
• RAM 2 GB
• Flash memory 16 / 64 GB
• No memory card support
• Operating system iOS 9.3
• Touch display IPS, 4″, 1135×640 (324 ppi), capacitive, multi-touch
• Cameras: front (1.2 MP, 720p video) and rear (12 MP, 4K video)
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz; MIMO support)
• Cellular: UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41
• Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP LE
• Touch ID fingerprint scanner
• NFC (Apple Pay only)
• 3.5mm stereo headset jack, Lightning dock connector
• Li-polymer battery 1624 mAh, non-removable
• GPS / A-GPS, Glonass
• Dimensions 123.8×58.6×7.6 mm
• Weight 113 g (our measurement)

For clarity, let’s compare the characteristics of the new product with the iPhone 6s, iPhone 5s (since this is what the new product is replacing), as well as with the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact - this is perhaps the main competitor of the iPhone SE at the moment.

*according to manufacturer's information **our measurement

The table clearly shows that, with the exception of the screen, dimensions and battery capacity, the characteristics of the iPhone 6s and iPhone SE are identical. But there is no option with 128 GB of internal memory, which, of course, is a minus (especially considering the possibility of shooting in 4K). In turn, the dimensions and screen are similar to the iPhone 5s, but all other parameters have become much more advanced. Even the battery capacity has increased, although the body is the same.

As for comparison with Android competitors, things are not so simple here. Apple devices lag behind in almost all characteristics, but, as we have repeatedly seen, this may not directly affect real performance and other user qualities. So let's proceed directly to testing.

Packaging and equipment

The packaging of the iPhone SE is much closer to the iPhone 6s than the iPhone 5s. This is evidenced by both the overall light color scheme and the picture on the smartphone screen.

The packaging of Apple smartphones has not contained any surprises for a long time. The new product is no exception. Here are the EarPods, enclosed in a beautiful box, leaflets, a charger (5 V 1 A), a Lightning cable, stickers and a key for removing the SIM card cradle.

Design

Now let's look at the design of the iPhone SE itself. The first emotion when you take it out of the box: my God, how small and, at the same time, plump!

In fact, the dimensions of the new product exactly match the iPhone 5s. Down to the millimeter. However, in the two and a half years that have passed since the release of the iPhone 5s, we have already become accustomed to a smaller thickness and, of course, a significantly larger screen. It’s not for nothing that Sony’s Compact model has a diagonal of 4.6 inches. And the Chinese have already stopped producing fewer smartphones. So four inches looks like an outright atavism.

But this is exactly the case when the opinion of technologists does not coincide with the opinion of many ordinary users, among whom the iPhone 5s is still popular. And although for some of them this is due solely to financial reasons, others simply prefer compact models. The iPhone SE is aimed at them.

Strictly speaking, there are only three design differences from the iPhone 5s. The first is the new Rose Gold color. We have seen this color in all the latest generation of Apple mobile products, but now it is available on a compact smartphone. The girls will probably be happy. Not only is it beautiful in itself, but it also emphasizes that you don’t have some old iPhone 5s, but the very newest thing. However, three other color options (gold, dark gray and silver) are also available.

The second design element that has undergone changes compared to the iPhone 5s is the branded apple. Now it is not pressed into the metal surface, but is made of glossy metal as an independent block, inserted into the body and slightly recessed - like the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. It looks elegant, but, in essence, it is such a trifle that you can hardly catch it with your eyes unless you specifically look closely.

Finally, the last detail that helps not to confuse the iPhone SE with the iPhone 5s is the letters SE directly below the word iPhone on the back of the device. However, obviously, this does not in any way affect the perception of the design. Otherwise, the smartphones are absolutely identical: the material, the location and shape of the buttons, the connectors - everything is exactly like the iPhone 5s. As a plus, we note that although the camera here is significantly better, it does not protrude above the body at all (as is the case with all iPhones with a six in their name).

An interesting question is what version of the Touch ID fingerprint scanner is installed in the smartphone. As we remember, a new version of the scanner debuted in the iPhone 6s/6s Plus, which works faster and more accurately. Owners of these models know that they only need to quickly touch their finger and immediately pull it away for the smartphone to recognize the owner. Since Apple doesn't give details about the version of Touch ID in the iPhone SE, we tested it with a simple comparison - pressing the Home button on the iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone SE at the same time. The result is clear: the fingerprint scanner in the iPhone SE is slower. That is, apparently, it is the same here as in the iPhone 5s.

In general, the design of the iPhone SE can be called a time-tested classic (although it looks somewhat archaic compared to modern devices, even in the middle segment). Two cosmetic innovations - a new color and a differently designed logo - do not affect the overall impression. In terms of appearance, this is just an iPhone 5s. No more and no less, no better and no worse.

Screen

The screen parameters of the iPhone SE do not differ from those of the iPhone 5s: 4-inch diagonal, IPS matrix with a resolution of 1136×640. By modern standards - very little: both diagonal and resolution (less than 720p is difficult to find even in the mid-budget segment).

It is also important that the iPhone SE screen does not support 3D Touch technology.

However, technical characteristics and the presence or absence of additional technologies are just the tip of the iceberg. A comprehensive examination of the quality of the iPhone SE screen was carried out by the editor of the “Projectors and TV” section, Alexey Kudryavtsev.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface that is scratch-resistant. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are better than those of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) screen (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, here is a photograph in which a white surface is reflected when the screens are turned off (on the left is Nexus 7, on the right is Apple iPhone SE, then they can be distinguished by size):

The screen of the Apple iPhone SE is slightly darker (brightness according to photographs is 104 versus 110 for the Nexus 7). The ghosting of reflected objects in the Apple iPhone SE screen is very weak, this indicates that there is no air gap between the layers of the screen (more specifically, between the outer glass and the surface of the LCD matrix) (OGS - One Glass Solution type screen). Due to the smaller number of boundaries (glass/air type) with very different refractive indices, such screens look better in conditions of strong external illumination, but their repair in the case of cracked external glass is much more expensive, since the entire screen has to be replaced. The outer surface of the screen has a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (effective, but still no better than that of the Nexus 7), so fingerprints are removed much more easily and appear at a slower rate than with regular glass.

When manually controlling the brightness and displaying the white field in full screen, the maximum brightness value was about 610 cd/m², the minimum was 6 cd/m². The maximum brightness is very high, and given the excellent anti-glare properties, readability will be ensured even on a sunny day outdoors. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable value. There is automatic brightness adjustment based on the light sensor (located to the left of the front speaker). In automatic mode, as external lighting conditions change, the screen brightness both increases and decreases. The operation of this function depends on the position of the brightness adjustment slider - the user can use it to try to set the desired brightness level for the current conditions, but we cannot predict what the brightness will be in other conditions and simply when changing and returning the level of external illumination. If you don’t touch anything, then in complete darkness the automatic brightness adjustment function reduces the brightness to 6 cd/m² (too dark), in an office illuminated by artificial light (about 400 lux) the brightness increases to 100-140 cd/m² (normal), in in a very bright environment (corresponding to the lighting of a clear day outdoors, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 lux or a little more) is set to 500 cd/m² (this is enough). We were more satisfied with the option obtained after several attempts at brightness correction in different conditions, and for the three conditions indicated above we received 8, 115 and 600 cd/m². It turns out that the auto-brightness function works more or less adequately, and there is some possibility of adjusting the nature of the brightness change to the user’s requirements, although there are some not obvious features in its operation. At any brightness level, there is no significant modulation of the backlight, so there is no flickering of the screen (or rather, at minimum brightness there are very narrow peaks with a frequency of 50 Hz, but flickering was still not noticeable even with great effort).

This smartphone uses an IPS matrix. The microphotographs show a typical IPS subpixel structure:

For comparison, you can see the gallery of microphotographs of screens used in mobile technology.

The screen has good viewing angles without significant color shift even with large viewing deviations from perpendicular to the screen and without inverting shades. For comparison, here are photographs in which the same images are displayed on the screens of the Apple iPhone SE and Nexus 7, while the brightness of the screens is initially set to approximately 200 cd/m² (across the white field across the entire screen, on the Apple iPhone SE this corresponds to a value of 60% brightness at using third-party programs), and the color balance on the camera is forcibly switched to 6500 K. There is a white field perpendicular to the screens:

Note the good uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field. And a test picture:

Color balance varies slightly, color saturation is normal. Now at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:

It can be seen that the colors did not change much on both screens and the contrast remained at a high level. And a white field:

The brightness at an angle of the screens decreased (at least 5 times, based on the difference in shutter speed), but in the case of the Apple iPhone SE the drop in brightness is slightly less. When deviated diagonally, the black field is lightened weakly and acquires a light red-violet tint. The photographs below demonstrate this (the brightness of the white areas in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the screens is approximately the same!):

And from another angle:

When viewed perpendicularly, the uniformity of the black field is good:

The contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is normal - about 760:1. The response time for the black-white-black transition is 20 ms (11 ms on + 9 ms off). The transition between halftones of gray 25% and 75% (based on the numerical value of the color) and back takes a total of 25 ms. The gamma curve, constructed using 32 points with equal intervals based on the numerical value of the shade of gray, did not reveal any blockage in either the highlights or the shadows. The power function fitting exponent is 1.93, which is lower than the standard value of 2.2, so the image is slightly brightened. In this case, the real gamma curve deviates little from the power-law dependence:

Color gamut is almost equal to sRGB:

Apparently, the matrix filters mix the components with each other to a moderate extent. The spectra confirm this:

As a result, visually the colors have a natural saturation. The balance of shades on the gray scale is good, since the color temperature is slightly higher than the standard 6500 K, and the deviation from the blackbody spectrum (ΔE) is less than 10, which is considered an acceptable indicator for a consumer device. At the same time, color temperature and ΔE change little from hue to hue - this has a positive effect on the visual assessment of color balance. (The darkest areas of the gray scale can be ignored, since color balance there is not very important, and the error in measuring color characteristics at low brightness is large.)

Like the 9.7-inch Apple iPad Pro, the iPhone SE has Night Shift

, which makes the picture warmer at night (the user specifies how much warmer).
The graphs above show the values ​​obtained with the middle position of the slider of the Color Temperature
(by the way, correctly - “color temperature”), when shifted all the way to
Warmer
and to
Colder
(the graphs are labeled in the appropriate way).
Yes, the color temperature decreases, which is what is required. A description of why such a correction can be useful is given in the specified article about the iPad Pro 9.7. In any case, when having fun with a mobile device at night, it is better to reduce the screen brightness to a minimum, but still comfortable level, and only then, to calm your own paranoia, turn the screen yellow using the Night Shift
.

Let's summarize. The screen has a very high maximum brightness and has excellent anti-glare properties, so the device can be used outdoors without any problems, even on a sunny summer day. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. It is also possible to use a mode with automatic brightness adjustment, which works more or less adequately. The advantages of the screen include an effective oleophobic coating, the absence of an air gap in the layers of the screen and flicker, high black stability to deviation of the gaze from perpendicular to the screen plane, good uniformity of the black field, as well as the sRGB color gamut and good color balance. There are no significant shortcomings. Currently, this is perhaps the best display among small-screen smartphones.

Performance and Heat

The iPhone SE runs on the same Apple A9 SoC as the iPhone 6s. This means that there is also an Apple M9 coprocessor, which provides support for the voice unlocking function (with the “Hey Siri!” command).

It is important that the CPU frequency in the iPhone SE is not reduced. We outlined the details about the SoC in the article about the iPhone 6s, so we won’t repeat ourselves and go straight to testing. In addition to the main testing hero, we included the iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 5s in the table, since our main tasks are to understand whether there are any differences in the performance of the iPhone SE compared to other smartphones based on the Apple A9, and also how much faster the new product is than iPhone 5s. As for comparison with Android competitors, as we previously found out, the Apple A9 is still the leader, so there is simply no point in such a comparison in the case of the iPhone SE.

Let's start with browser tests: SunSpider 1.0.2, Octane Benchmark, Kraken Benchmark and JetStream. We used the Safari browser throughout.

The result is predictable: we see approximate parity between the iPhone SE and iPhone 6s Plus, as well as a huge superiority (three to four times) over the iPhone 5s. We emphasize that different versions of operating systems and browsers could have caused some error, so a small difference between the two Apple A9 smartphones should not be confusing.

Now let's see how the iPhone SE performs in Geekbench 3 and AnTuTu 6 - multi-platform benchmarks. Unfortunately, we don't have results for the iPhone 5s, because at the time we tested it, AnTuTu did not support iOS at all, and Geekbench was available in a previous version. Therefore, you will have to be content with the results of the latest smartphones.

Here is a more strange result: the slight but still present superiority of the iPhone SE over the iPhone 6s Plus in Geekbench, as well as, on the contrary, the lag in AnTuTu, attracts attention.

The last group of benchmarks is dedicated to testing GPU performance. We used 3DMark, GFXBench Metal (in the case of the iPhone 5s, the results are from a simple GFXBench) and Basemark Metal.

Let us remind you that Offscreen tests involve displaying images in 1080p, regardless of the actual screen resolution. And Onscreen tests mean displaying a picture in the resolution that matches the device screen resolution. That is, Offscreen tests are indicative from the point of view of the abstract performance of the SoC, and Onscreen tests are indicative from the point of view of the comfort of the game on a specific device.

As we can see, even the most resource-intensive 3D scenes do not cause any difficulties for the iPhone SE. Here, of course, the matter is not only in the SoC, but also in the low screen resolution. Hence the difference with the iPhone 6s Plus in Onscreen modes. Interestingly, in Offscreen mode, the larger model slightly outperforms the compact newcomer. But the user doesn't care about this. The main thing for him is that any games on the iPhone SE will simply fly.

Next test: 3DMark. Here we are interested in the Sling Shot Extreme and Ice Storm Unlimited subtests.

The significant superiority of the iPhone 6s Plus over the iPhone SE in the most difficult test, Sling Shot Extreme, looks rather strange. It would be logical to assume that the GPU of the cheaper iPhone operates at a reduced frequency. And this looks like a completely logical solution, since with a significantly lower screen resolution the load on the GPU becomes lower.

Finally - Basemark Metal.

And here is a similar picture, strengthening us in the assumption made above. But despite the slight loss to the iPhone 6s in points, the iPhone SE demonstrated a significantly higher number of frames per second during the test - from 38 to 45, while the iPhone 6s Plus barely jumped over the border of 30 fps. Therefore, even a game of this level will not be a problem for the iPhone SE.

One more thing to note: during testing in Basemark Metal, the iPhone SE got very hot. Below is a thermal image of the back surface obtained after two consecutive runs (about 10 minutes of work) of the Basemark Metal test:

It can be seen that the heating is localized in the upper right part of the device, which apparently corresponds to the location of the SoC chip. According to the heat chamber, the maximum heating was 44 degrees (at an ambient temperature of 24 degrees), this is already very noticeable.

In the same test, the iPhone 6s Plus showed significantly less heating (more precisely, it was localized in one place, so the smartphone can be held comfortably in your hands). Consequently, although the performance of the iPhone SE is more than enough for any games, and will last for another two years, playing really resource-intensive applications may not be entirely comfortable due to high heating.

Cameras

The main camera of the iPhone SE has the same parameters as the camera of the iPhone 6s. We decided to check whether the iPhone SE's photo capabilities are really as good as Apple's current flagship! The examination was carried out by Anton Soloviev.

We also tested the camera on a laboratory bench using our method.

The younger model received the same camera module as the flagship devices, and it’s difficult to make complaints about the camera. In some places, of course, the program does not work perfectly, but this will probably be corrected soon with software updates. In general, the camera turned out to be good and will cope with most different scenes.

Like the iPhone 6s, the iPhone SE can shoot 4K video. Moreover, the quality of daytime photography is very good. With night photography, things are, of course, worse, but still not completely terrible.

Here is a still frame from the first video, shot during the day (a screenshot in original resolution is available by clicking). And you can even see the license plate number of a passing car, not to mention the details in the background!

As a minus, we note the lack of optical stabilization (it is still only available in the iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6s Plus), as well as the fact that the front camera of the iPhone SE has a resolution of only 1.2 megapixels and is of the same quality as the similar camera of the iPhone 5s.

Autonomous operation

Although the iPhone SE has a more capacious battery than the iPhone 5s, it is still inferior to the iPhone 6s and, especially, 6s Plus.

However, since the iPhone SE has a lower screen resolution and a smaller screen area, the iPhone SE's battery life is roughly identical to the iPhone 6s. That is, with fairly active everyday use, the device will have to be recharged every day; with moderately active use, there is a chance that by the end of the day there will still be some charge left.

conclusions

The iPhone SE is perhaps Apple's most boring smartphone, in both a good and a bad way. There is no innovation here - neither in terms of design, nor in terms of capabilities and hardware platform. In addition, there is nothing new here at all: it is simply a hybrid of previously released devices - the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6s. From the first they took the design, screen, fingerprint sensor and front camera, from the second - SoC, RAM, communication capabilities and the main camera. Well, they added a new color - Rose Gold.

However, for those who are not buying innovations, but a device for everyday use, the iPhone SE may turn out to be the best choice, which is predictable in a good way. In the sense that when buying this smartphone, you know exactly what you will get in the end. There are no pitfalls here, no surprises. The only thing that upset us a little was the overheating of the device in the most difficult 3D tests, but, in fairness, we note that these tests, in principle, would not have gone well on the iPhone 5s. So if you don’t want overheating, don’t load your iPhone SE with games of this level (although they don’t exist yet, benchmark developers are ahead of game makers).

And the main question that you need to answer for yourself before purchasing is: are you ready to use a smartphone with a small (by today’s standards) screen? Some will say: definitely not - let it at least be a super-flagship inside. Obviously, the iPhone SE is not suitable for these users. And someone will say: yes, I always dreamed of a compact flagship! It is precisely for such people that the iPhone SE is made. Considering that the price of the iPhone SE is 37,990 rubles for the 16-gigabyte version, while the iPhone 6s with the same amount of memory will cost 19,000 more (one and a half times the difference!), this offer seems really attractive. For comparison, the official Sony store sells the Xperia Z5 Compact for the same 37,990 rubles, despite the fact that its performance is lower, the screen is worse (see our testing), the design is less attractive (the body is noticeably thicker, the material used is plastic, not metal). So lovers of compact smartphones, and anyone who, in principle, is not against a small screen, should pay close attention to the iPhone SE.

In conclusion, we suggest watching our video review of the Apple iPhone SE smartphone:

You can also watch our video review of the Apple iPhone SE smartphone on iXBT.Video

Built-in Apple SIM card

The following iPad models have a built-in Apple SIM card.

• iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular model
• iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular model
• iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular model
• iPad mini (5th generation)
• iPad Air (3rd generation)

These iPad models also have a nano-SIM card tray, so you can use a nano-SIM card from any carrier or an active Apple SIM card.* These models will not support an Apple SIM card unless it has been activated.

*Contact your service provider for details.

Portal about Apple products

The iPhone 5/5s uses nano SIM cards. This card differs from a regular card and a micro SIM card in that it is much smaller in size. This type of SIM card can be purchased from mobile operators, where high-quality firmware of the owner’s number will be carried out. You can also make such a card yourself from a regular SIM card or micro SIM card. To do this, you should cut it very carefully, while trying not to damage the chip. Before cutting, you need to consider its exact size. Unlike, for example, the iPhone 3e, a card for the fifth iPhone, cut in this way, will be very thin, which is why you will need to put a piece of a small sheet with the thickness of A4 paper into the tray (the place for the SIM card). The process of making a SIM card for an iPhone 5s

What SIM card is needed for iPhone 5s? The release of this model into mass production forced the owners of these devices to change the SIM card format. The microsim card was replaced by a nanosim card. The problem was that at the start of sales of this device, not all cellular operators had this card. The main differences from other samples are the size and thickness.

The process of cutting a SIM card for a label:

1 trim the top (where there is a beveled corner) and bottom parts so that the length is no more than 12.3 millimeters. For these purposes, use an ordinary ruler and sharp scissors. You should definitely remember the location of the beveled corner for its further restoration. If you have an old SIM card, you can trim along the contact area, as this will not affect its performance;

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2 cut off the previously outlined edges of the plastic so that the resulting width is 8.8 millimeters;

3 then it is necessary to recreate the corner, with “capture” of the contact pad, if necessary;

4 Thus, our map is ready, all that remains is to take care of its thickness. SIM card for iPhone 5s is 0.67 millimeters. You can, of course, use fine sandpaper, but for reasons of aesthetics, we will do without it. Considering that during manufacturing the contact area is glued to a plastic base, it is advisable to pry it off with a sharp object (preferably an ordinary blade) and then tear it off. This will not affect performance in any way;

What SIM card do you need for iPhone?

With an easy push from Apple, SIM cards of 3 different formations came into use at once. We will help you figure out which SIM is installed in an iPhone or iPad of a particular generation.

Despite the fact that the release of the iPhone 8 is just around the corner, Russians continue to willingly use Apple smartphones of the 4th and even 3rd modifications. The prices of these devices, due to their obsolescence, have dropped significantly - now even an unemployed student can afford to buy an out-of-date device with the coveted “bitten apple”.

However, due to the fact that the windows of Russian stores are full of iPhone and iPad models of different generations, confusion arises with SIM cards. It can be difficult for buyers to remember what type of SIM card is installed in a particular Apple device. Our article will once and for all eliminate the uncertainty in this matter.

How to insert a SIM card into iPad

The iPad in this case is no different from the iPhone and the SIM card is inserted in the same way. A key, needle or paper clip is also used here. You can use another sharp object. Only the hole is not located on the wall of the tray, but nearby, so problems will arise with the diameter of the sharp object used. To prevent this from happening, just use a special key. If not, a very thin needle will do.

Some iPad models are equipped with a simple tray that is quite easy to open by yourself and just with your hands. To do this, press on the wall and wait for the characteristic click. If this happens, the tray comes out a little. Next, you need to carefully pull the receiver wall towards you with your hands and pull out the frame to accommodate the SIM card. They take out the card themselves with their fingers, after which they carry out the necessary manipulations.

Changing a SIM card on an iPad

What SIM cards are needed for iPhones of different generations?

There are 3 types of SIM cards for iPhone: mini-Sim , micro-Sim , nano-Sim .

Mini-Sim

Surely, a generation of users will soon grow up who have never seen a Mini-Sim (or a “large” SIM card). Smartphones that support SIM cards of this format are still sold in stores - but these are, as a rule, outdated and unpopular models from little-known manufacturers.

Mini-Sim is installed in first generation iPhones, 3G and 3GS. Apple tablets do not support standard SIM.

Apple SIM - what is it?

Apple SIM was introduced 3 years ago along with the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3, but then tablets drew all the attention, and the SIM card from the Apple manufacturer undeservedly went unnoticed. Undeservedly , because this innovation is truly revolutionary!

What opportunities does Apple SIM provide? The owner of such a SIM card is able to switch between telecom operators and change the tariff without replacing the plastic itself. It looks like a utopia: I wanted to switch, say, from MTS to Megafon - I opened the menu and chose the appropriate tariff from the “green” provider; and no office visits or statements for you!

As you might guess, in real life everything was not so simple. The appearance of a universal Apple SIM was greeted by cellular operators with obvious disapproval - in particular, the largest provider Verizon refused to work with an Apple SIM card.

The fact is that the sale of SIM cards for providers is also a source of income. For example, domestic users of mobile services are forced to buy SIM cards with a balance of 100 rubles for 150 rubles. It turns out that operators “make” 50 rubles per SIM card “out of thin air,” and Apple deprives them of this opportunity.

There is another reason for providers’ dissatisfaction: they believe that the implementation of Apple SIM will harm sales of “locked” smartphones.

In Russia, Apple SIMs have been officially available since 2015, but Apple does not yet have agreements with any of the domestic operators. Russian users of universal SIM cards can only choose between 2 global telecom operators: AlwaysOnline and GigSky. The internet plans offered by both are outrageously expensive. Here are GigSky tariff plans for Russia:

For 2 GB per month, the user must pay $50 - that’s almost 3 thousand rubles! Domestic providers ask for an amount 10 times less! Given such a monstrous difference in prices, it is not surprising that no one really knows about Apple SIM in Russia.

How to insert a SIM card

It is difficult to solve the problem on your own, so most people turn to specialists for help. Some people don’t worry about the safety of their mobile device and pick out the tray themselves, which often ends in additional problems. To prevent troubles, it is recommended to use one of the ways to insert a SIM card into an iPhone:

• Contact the service center or salon where the smartphone was purchased. Here the salon employee will be able to insert a SIM card without damaging the case;
• Open the tray yourself using a paper clip. You just need to press the tray cover until it clicks softly. Next, a flap will open, where the SIM card is carefully inserted with the touch side down. It is necessary to make sure whether the card was placed on the correct side and whether its location is correct. If everything is correct, push the tray in and turn on the device;
• order a new SIM card. To do this, contact the office of your mobile operator and ask them to make a new card for them, keeping the number in the required dimensions. Often in such situations, nano-sized SIM cards are requested. It is better not to make them yourself from an existing copy, so as not to be left without communication.

How to open an iPhone - opening the back cover of the phone

The SIM card can also be changed at the hardware store where the iPhone was purchased. Here, store employees will make a replacement without opening the case.

Important! Most smartphone owners, not wanting to go to a salon, try to replace the SIM card themselves. But their method comes down to disassembling the case, which often happens simply due to ignorance of the location of the tray. Opening the iPhone will void the warranty period, so doing it yourself is strictly prohibited.

Tray for 2 SIM cards