What are mobile SIM sizes?

SIM cards come in three different sizes: Standard SIM, Micro SIM and Nano SIM.

Is my SIM nano or micro?

A nano SIM is the smallest SIM card. You'll find it in phones such as the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 plus, Samsung Galaxy S8. A micro SIM is the second smallest size of SIM card. The iPhone 4s, the Samsung Galaxy S5 and S4, LG G5 SE all use this size.

Are all phone SIMs the same size?

Micro SIM Cards

Roughly half the size of a Standard SIM at 15mm x 12mm (but using the same-sized circuit), Micro SIMs are used in many Android mobile phones – particularly those from Samsung. In recent years, micro SIM cards have also started to be phased out in favour of Nano SIMs.

What size SIM card do I have in my phone?

If you're ordering your SIM only you'll likely find it arrives in a credit card sized piece of plastic out of which can you pop your microchip SIM. A standard SIM measures 25 x 15mm and was used in phones before 2010 and a few after then.

Can I put a nano SIM in a Micro SIM slot?

The nano-SIM adapter can convert your nano-SIM card to micro-SIM card or standard SIM card, so that you can use one SIM card in all your mobile devices.

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Do all Sims fit all phones?

All phones need SIM cards, but they don't all need SIM cards of the same size. In fact, there are three different sizes in use, namely Standard, Micro and Nano.

How do you know if your SIM card will fit a new phone?

If you're switching networks or have just purchased a new phone, you'll need to swap your SIM out for a new one, but you might not know what type of card size you need. As we've said, many older phones tend to use a Micro SIM, but the majority of newer releases are so small that only a Nano SIM would fit.

What do I do if my SIM card doesn't fit my new phone?

If your old SIM doesn't fit your new phone, the best option is to replace the SIM and transfer your contacts and other data to the new SIM. Note: Do not try to cut a larger SIM down to size as this can cause damage and data loss.

How do I know if my phone has a nano SIM?

Most new smartphone devices these days use a Nano SIM card. Introduced in 2012, the Nano Sim measures 12.3x8. 8mm. The Nano SIM almost entirely consists of the metal microchip with very little plastic surrounding it.

Which phones use nano SIM?

iPhone 5 was the first phone to use nano-SIM and now many high-end Smartphones are coming with nano-SIM slot. The dimensions of nano SIM are 12.3mm x 8.8mm x 0.67mm. All iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus models use Nano SIM card.

What type of SIM card do I have?

Fortunately, most smartphones released since 2014 (both iOS and Android) now support Nano SIM card technology as the standard.

Can standard SIM card be cut to nano?

You cannot cut your old standard sim to be nano sim, the metal contact itself is bigger than a nano simcard already, if the metal contact is smaller it might be possible but not recommended. Standard to micro sim is possible but not nano.

What are the three sizes of SIM cards?

There's three different sizes of SIM you might need to use, depending on your device: a standard SIM, micro-SIM or nano-SIM.

How do I convert Micro SIM to nano SIM?

You can transfer micro SIM to nano-SIM by going to your carrier's store nearest to you and asking them to make the transfer. All your data on the old SIM card will be transferred to the new one pretty quickly.

Can I change the size of my SIM card?

The best way to change the size of your SIM card depends on whether you're inside or outside the minimum term of your contract. If you're inside the minimum term of your contract (e.g. in the first 24 months), you can ask your mobile network to replace your SIM card for you.

What should I do with my old SIM card?

You can send the card off to an incinerator, incinerate it yourself or use a hammer to thoroughly smash it while turning the stored data to an irretrievable bunch of mush. A cell phone or recycling center might be able to help but personally watching the card being destroyed is the only sure bet for protection.

Can I just use my old SIM card in a new phone?

As long as the SIM card is the same size for the same make/model phone, you will be able to use it.

What happens to your old SIM card when you get a new one?

What you will lose after the replacement; Contacts and messages stored in the previous SIM card will not be in the new SIM card – all will be lost. Any other settings saved on the old SIM card.

Can micro SIM fit in normal phone?

Because the only difference between a micro SIM and a regular one is the amount of plastic around the metal bits, you can buy a thin plastic cover that fits around the micro-SIM. It's a bit fiddly when you first put it into your phone, so exercise caution, but after that, you should be good to go.

What is the difference between a SIM card and a nano SIM card?

Today, 3FF and 4FF dominate the cellular connectivity world. Nano SIM is the smallest of all SIM card specifications which measures only 8.8mm in width, 12.3mm in height, and 0.67mm in thickness. Micro SIM cards are the trimmed versions of the regular-sized Mini SIM cards measuring 12mm × 15mm with 0.76mm in thickness.

What are the different types of SIMs?