It sounds like you’re talking about the benefits of having both? The new iPhones have only eSIM which is currently a hurdle, especially for the ”tourist SIMs”. OTOH, I’m sure Telcos will shape up their support and iron out the major bugs rather quickly precisely because of this.
> It sounds like you’re talking about the benefits of having both?
physical sims make no contribution to any of their points.
> 2. if I get a tourist sim card at an airport
That sounds like it would be a physical sim, or am I incorrect?
They probably do mean getting a tourist eSIM at the airport.
iPhones are eSim only for a few years now.