Rahman also noticed that previous Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 renderings from similar sources did account for a SIM slot. Could it be? Is Google joining Apple by ditching the SIM slot in favor of eSIM only?

Google Pixel 6a vs. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 6 Pro: Which phone is right for you? ... a SIM card tray on the left and a set of stereo speakers between the earpiece and bottom-firing driver.