This article explains how to open an iPhone SIM card without an eject tool. The instructions in this article apply to all iPhone models that have a physical SIM card tray.
How to open your SIM card slot without an eject tool
A paperclip is one of the easiest and most common objects to use if you don't have an eject tool.
Start with a small or medium sized paperclip.
Fold one straight side open so that it sticks out.