Apple may not launch the dual-SIM iPhone variant in India: Here's whyAug 5 (AZINS) Apple is expected to launch three new iPhone models this year and the iPhones could be available in three different sizes - a 5.8-inch phone with an OLED display, a 6.5-inch phone with an OLED display and a 6.1-inch phone with an LCD display respectively. Earlier reports stated that the company had plans to include dual-SIM support as well, a first on any iPhone.

However, a new report suggests that the 6.1-inch LCD iPhone model will be the only device to support dual SIM and, it is expected to only be available in China. There is no information provided as to if and when, the variant will make it to India.

Apple’s 6.1-inch LCD iPhone may also not go on sale until October this year. It is believed that due to the near-bezel-free design, there has been a delay in production for the new devices. In conversation with 9to5Mac, Morgan Stanley’s Katy Huberty, a noted Apple analyst said, “We currently see no delay in the ramp of Apple’s upcoming flagship 5.8? or 6.5? OLED iPhones. However suspected issues with LED backlight leakage have caused a 1 month delay in mass production of the 6.1? LCD iPhone, although this is down from a 6-week delay baked into the original production forecast, according to suppliers.”

Apple is preparing to release three new smartphones later this year, including the largest iPhone ever, a device that may have a bigger display than arch-rival Samsung's flagship phone. While the first two devices will cater to the high-end market, the third one might be a new TFT-LCD model which could possibly be the most affordable iPhone from the group.

A recent report had surfaced online with shared videos and photos claiming to be the purported iPhone 9 and iPhone X Plus. Tipster Shai Mizrachi shared these details with 9to5Mac which show two dummy devices (iPhone 9 and iPhone X Plus) in phone cases. Based on the videos, the iPhone 9 sports a 6.1-inch edge-to-edge display with a notch and a single rear camera towards the back. This model is expected to be priced slighter cheaper compared to others models, at $700, as it adopts an LCD-TFT display.

Secondly, the purported iPhone X Plus is held next to the iPhone 7 Plus, and comparatively, sports a shorter and narrower form factor. This model will most likely feature a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a notch. It will also be the most expensive iPhone, with a price tag of over $1000. Reports suggest that the iPhone maker is already running production tests with suppliers and is expected to announce the new phones later this year. However, the plans could still change.