iPhone 17 Slim: Too Thin for SIM Tray and Possibly Lacking mmWave

The iPhone 17 Slim is rumored to be so thin that it will not have a physical SIM card tray. Apple's engineers are reportedly unable to fit one into the device's body. The device is expected to be an eSIM-only model, which could present challenges for its release in countries like China where carrier support for eSIMs is limited due to identity verification requirements. Additionally, this iPhone model is rumored to use Apple's in-house 5G modem instead of a Qualcomm one. While the modem is smaller and consumes less power, it reportedly offers lower peak speeds and slightly less reliable connections.