Let’s discuss two side SIM free vs unlocked iPhone confrontation. As Apple company starts to sell unlocked SIM-free iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices through its online store and retail outlets, together with the unlocked T-Mobile variant. What is the difference between SIM free and unlocked iPhone. We’ll differentiate the two in detail.
Visiting Apple’s website you can see two option of sold models: T-Mobile and SIM-Free. Both this variants are fully unlocked. The upper T-Mobile version comes with the carrier’s own nano-SIM card pre-installed. Although if bought from Apple device is fully unlocked. It can be used on any other network, all around the world, including the United Sates. The second variant SIM-free unlocked model does not come with any SIM card, and is free to be used on any carrier.
There is exists one difference is bands which both the devices support that will affect on your buying decision for which model you would want to buy, especially if you’re a frequent traveler overseas. For starters, there’s one model each of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus for both T-Mobile and the SIM-free versions.
They are as follows:
T-Mobile
- iPhone 6 (model A1549)
- iPhone 6 Plus (model A1522)
SIM-Free
- iPhone 6 (model A1586)
- iPhone 6 Plus (model A1524)
The iPhone 6 or 6 Plus model is written behind the box in which the device comes in.
Here’s some words about unlocked iPhone on Apple website:
So we can make a conclusion that in SIM free vs unlocked iPhone confrontation the choice depends on user’s needs. If you’re a frequent traveler then the SIM-free model of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is for you. It supports all the necessary bands worldwide, but has some limitations for United States carriers. And if you’re living in the U.S. then the T-Mobile variant of Apple’s device is the best choice.