- The USB-C port and SIM card reader of the iPhone 15 would be linked by a cable
- This would facilitate the repair of the chip reader, previously soldered to the motherboard
- As a result, replacing the drive may be cheaper
Apparently, the iPhone 15 will be designed differently from its predecessor. The USB-C socket (which replaces Lightning) would thus be linked to the SIM card reader. Until now, however, the latter was connected to the motherboard. It therefore had to be replaced in the event of a problem with the chip allowing access to mobile data. However, the processor is today the component considered the most expensive, just after the screen…
In theory, with the iPhone 15, if the SIM card slot acts up, we could then replace it at a lower cost than on the iPhone 14. A rumor that makes sense, even if impossible to verify with confidence. The information is, however, particularly precise, which leads us to believe that it is proven. But to be sure, you will have to wait. Indeed, during the presentation of its high-end mobilesexpected September 12, Apple probably won't praise this kind of change.
Moderate impact on consumers
No, in reality, Apple could just be updating its standalone repair program, in the background. Launched just a few months ago, it allows anyone to replace a panel or batterythanks to a tutorial and dedicated tools. The maneuver is certainly not the simplest and rather long, but it is a serious effort when we know that until now, modifying an iPhone in this way voided the warranty.
New info of the iPhone 15 series C port tail plug. The SIM card slot is integrated in the tail plug cable. Changing the dual card may change the tail plug cablepic.twitter.com/fPTb3wH9Nf
— Request Blood (@RequestBloodOfficial)August 21, 2023
While few end users are taking advantage of this initiative, authorized third-party repairers, on the other hand, might appreciate the new design of the SIM card reader. With perhaps even a price reduction for buyers of the service here too, as a result. However, it has been rumored for several weeks now that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro could be sold much more expensive than the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro…
Not for everyone
To go further, remember that the iPhone 15 will also be released without any SIM card reader – at least in the United States. At Uncle Sam, the eSIM format is therefore preferred for everyone. But abroad, the traditional standard remains the norm, sometimes with the choice between it and its digital alternative.
Ultimately, however, the eSIM will still have to establish itself as the standard among all smartphone manufacturers. Like USB-C, in short.
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