UK iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max – eSIM-Only Availability and Battery Differences

I’m planning to upgrade this year due to some of the features, although I do have some questions about the different configurations.

In the US, all iPhone 17 models are eSIM-only, which reportedly allows for a larger battery. Granted this is the first year they've audibly announced this.

I wanted to confirm whether the same is true in the UK, or if the other models besides the Air still include a physical SIM tray. If there are both SIM-tray and eSIM-only variants available, I would also like to understand whether this affects the quoted battery life for each model.

My main goal is to ensure I choose a model with the maximum battery capacity. If no eSIM-only option is available in the UK, it would feel a bit disappointing to pay the same price for a slightly smaller battery, even if the difference is small. Any clarification you could provide would be greatly appreciated.