Thinking of buying an imported iPhone 15 Pro because it's cheaper than the Indian unit? Or maybe you're planning to ask your relative to get you one from the US? Just remember that it might only come with an eSIM.

Considering Buying an iPhone 15 Pro From the US? Don’t Forget It Has an eSIM Only

Are you considering buying the imported iPhone 15 Pro because it is cheaper than the Indian unit? Or maybe you’re going to ask your relative to get you one from the US? Just remember that it can only come with an eSIM.

With the iPhone 15 models now available in India, a significant number of new buyers have flocked to both offline and online channels to purchase Apple’s latest offerings. There’s no denying that the iPhone 15 Pro is quite an expensive phone this time, starting at Rs 1,34,900, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max takes it a step further at Rs 1,59,900.

At the same time, the gray market practice of importing units of iPhone Pro models (this time iPhone 15 Pro) continues to flourish. It is worth noting that people often ask their friends and relatives to buy them an iPhone from abroad. The reason for this is that the iPhone Pro models are cheaper in countries like the US and UAE.

As a result, both offline retailers and money-saving buyers tend to opt for these imported units from countries where iPhones are cheaper.

However, many people are unaware of the potential drawbacks associated with an “international” iPhone. The most common problem is the lack of a physical SIM slot. In fact, if someone buys an iPhone in the US, they only have the option of using an eSIM card with the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15, as Apple has stopped selling phones with physical card slots in the country.

So if you want a physical SIM slot, it is recommended to avoid buying the US version. On the other hand, if you decide to buy from other regions like Europe and the UAE, you should be good to go – as these models still have a single SIM slot.

What if you need physical Dual SIM slots?

If you’re not aware, iPhones sold in Hong Kong have physical dual SIM slots, so you can use two SIM cards at the same time. This feature is not available even on the Indian version of the iPhone 15 Pro, which offers the option of adding one physical SIM card and one eSIM card.

These are important things to keep in mind before buying iPhone 15 Pro from outside India.